Today marks the 100th birthday of the Irish artist Patrick Scott. Patrick Scott, who would have been 100 years old on 24 January 2021, pictured in front of his iconic artwork. Pat Scott was a shy and quiet man who expressed proudly and passionately in his art. I first met him when he was already …
Once Upon a Time in Venice
I was in Venice recently to check out the Art Biennale exhibition. The low and heavy clouds gave the city a fog that was both otherworldly and romantic. Even when cold and grey, Venice has an allure; a faded elegance that gives the city a slightly unreal quality. Like it is a beautifully art-directed film …
Art Fix New York
Art is big business in New York. The city is home to some of the largest —and richest— cultural institutions in the world. If you like the visual arts, you can spend weeks viewing some of the world’s most famous artworks as you walk around institutions that are just as famous. The Met, MoMA, the …