How do I still have content from this trip??? It was only 10 days. Figures why my feet hurt so much by the end. Anyway this is probably the last you’ll hear of it. I made a quick PDF guide (linked at the bottom of this post) with some annotated notes about what I booked/bought/ate/etc.
Gallery
While in Somerset I photographed a little travel feature showcasing a couple of galleries I was excited to visit; Francis Gallery in Bath and Hauser & Wirth in Bruton.
Francis Gallery in Bath was founded by Rosa Park, co-creator of the former Cereal magazine. Housed inside a beautifully restored Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, Francis Gallery curates works by international artists in a setting informed by Korean aesthetics.
For the group show Untitled, Francis Gallery brought together the work of British painter Luke Samuel, Franco-British photographer Charlotte Colbert, and Australian sculptor Ceara Metlikovec.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset occupies a former farmstead in Bruton and is home to a vibrant program of art exhibitions.
The New Bend exhibition offers an unique visual vernacular existing in tender dialogue with, and in homage to, the contributions of the Gee’s Bend Alabama quilters — Black American women in collective cooperation and creative economic production — and their enduring legacy.
The South-West
Away from the city for four days I took a network of trains across Somerset, England to experience the greenscapes, art scene, and restaurants of south-west England. Below is a roundup of a few of the things I saw.
Back to London
It’s been a long time
I shouldn’t have left you
I was back in London over the Easter holidays for the first time since the ill-fated move. This time with little to no pandemic related restrictions I was able to explore and see my friends without any obstructions. London might be my favourite city with the combination of mild weather, rail networks, and energy (see vibes). Over 5 days I visited a bunch of restaurants, museums, and people. Below you will find a selection of what I did. I will likely make a second post with more if I can find the time.
I almost didn’t renew the registry for this website but I was convinced by a friend to keep it going. Hopefully 2023 will see more posts than prior years…
Serralves Pink
One of the highlights of going to Porto was visiting the Serralves Contemporary Art Museum and Gardens. The art deco style house is part of the gardens and was built in the 1930’s. You can go inside and do a tour of the property and see the influences of some of the leading architects of the time.
