Tag Archives: Richard Dorment

Rijksmuseum Reopening Reviewed

Posted on April 9, 2013 by notes to the milkman

This morning’s Daily Telegraph dedicated no less than thirty pages to the death of Mrs Milk Snatcher. (I saw a photo on Facebook yesterday of Thatcher with Jimmy Savile. One comment was ‘A sick bastard who preyed on the weak … Continue reading →

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Postscripts – “What Is Art?” and “Portraits Again”

Posted on February 5, 2013 by notes to the milkman

Today’s Daily Telegraph had two reviews for exhibitions I have mentioned before. (If I have one criticism of the art coverage in the Telegraph is that they often cover some exhibitions three or four times in various guises, and ignore … Continue reading →

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Richard Dorment’s Year of Art

Posted on December 16, 2012 by notes to the milkman

Today’s Review in the Daily Telegraph was dedicated to a review of the year in the arts. Richard Dorment looked at some of the various exhibitions which have been on this year, several of which I have visited myself and … Continue reading →

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Were the Emperor’s New Clothes “Conceptual Art”?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by notes to the milkman

As Lady Bracknell said in “The Importance of Being Earnest”, I merely desire information. My question is prompted by a review in today’s Daily Telegraph. “Invisible: Art About the Unseen 1957-2012” is at the Hayward Gallery until August 5th. It … Continue reading →

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Anish Kapoor’s Orbit – A New Eiffel Tower or A Huge Waste of Money?

Posted on May 19, 2012 by notes to the milkman

I must declare at the outset that I’ve always been a great fan of public art. Streets of shops and offices are, frankly, boring. Very rarely does a shop window stop me and make me think. Some buildings I like … Continue reading →

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