…. the more they stay the same. At least, that was the thought that came to mind this afternoon. I like to read Apollo magazine. Some might consider that this is way out of my league, as its primary clientele appears to be people in the art business–gallery proprietors, collectors and so on. Even so, … Read more
If art features in the news these days, as often as not it is on account of the extraordinary prices that works can fetch on the market. I guess that, like me, you might have spotted the fact that Hockney’s Nichols Canyon is up for sale, and expected to go for $35 millions.* Every now … Read more
I set out to pay somebody this morning using the on-line banking facility provided by my bank. Their concern with security has prompted a recent tightening of their security measures. Now, in order to make an on-line payment, I need to wait for them to text me a six-figure security code before I can continue … Read more
I’ve just returned from an “opening night” at a small local gallery, the Bingley Gallery, located a few miles from my home. It was an “opening night” in the sense that this is the first show under the management of its new proprietor. A very well-established local artist, Jane Fielder, has run it for the … Read more