Three Caravaggio's for the price of one at the San Luigi dei Francesi church in Rome. A wonderful experience to see the paintings in the quiet surroundings of a church and up close too. 'The Calling of St Matthew' is expertly constructed and wonderfully painted to make the most of the way that a beam of light may illuminate a scene. There seems to be some debate about who is Matthew and whilst it seems likely that he is the bearded man rather than the younger man with his eyes cast down looking at the money, perhaps it doesn't matter! Either Caravaggio has captured the moment of Matthew's calling with the realisation of this fact apparent on the face of the bearded tax collector - or, the moment is delayed whilst the younger Matthew attempts to count the cost of discipleship. I'm happy to live with either interpretation, an exquisite picture.
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Rachel Kneebone at Brighton Festival 2015
Enjoyed looking at these porcelain sculptural piles at the weekend. There are three pieces and they are sited at the University Gallery. Brighton. They are unashamedly beautiful objects fringed with sadness. Compelling in the way that Deadly Nightshade or a Vertiginous drop might be. Congratulations to Rachel Kneebone. More of her works can be seen on the white cube website.
Targets
These are very small targets found on the bridge above the railway line on Linton Road, Hastings. Thanks Marley for photographing them and for sending me the pictures
Forthcoming exhibition
Thinking about Jon
'Painting has always been about joy and about sorrow'
Not sure exactly when Jon wrote this but it also sums up my feelings
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New Peripheral for a New Year
Phoenix Open Studios & A3 Exhibition
Saturday / Sunday, 8 & 9 November
Open 11 am – 5 pm, free admission
The A3 exhibition, accompanying the event, showcases the work of over 40 artists who have studios at Phoenix Brighton. We would be delighted if you could come along to thePreview on Friday 7 November, 6 – 8 pm
A3 Exhibition: Artists at Phoenix Brighton 8 – 16 November
Open daily 11 am – 5 pm, free admission
Preview: Friday 7 November, 6 – 8 pm
Phoenix will be offering a unique opportunity to purchase a piece of contemporary art work and support a worthwhile cause, Brighton Housing Trust. Visitors are invited to participate in a silent auction over the duration of the exhibition, and at the close of the show, the work will go to the highest bidder. A great chance to own a piece of contemporary art!
(Full details on how to bid in the gallery).