Madame X
As a family we recently visited the Tate Gallery in London to see this exhibit:‘Madame X’ was one of the paintings on display. In it’s time this painting by John … Continue reading Madame X
Tag: Antiquary
F A N T A S C O P E
One of the most remarkable facts about the history of the Phenakistoscope [FANTASCOPE]is that it was invented simultaneously by two different people. In 1832, a Belgian physicist called Joseph Plateau was … Continue reading F A N T A S C O P E
The Girls of Slender Means
On a recent family break in London I read this novella by Muriel Spark. I found it to be very powerful in what it said about war and humanity. When … Continue reading The Girls of Slender Means
Minors Matter
Editorial headline, The Guardian, 13 April 2024.