Author Archives: Martin

Contemporary Art and the Influence of Angela Carter

Posted on 12/03/2017 by Martin

Angela Carter, who lived for a while in Bristol, was known for her visual storytelling, which delved into fairy tale, surrealism, the Gothic and fantastic. The Royal West-of-England Academy (RWA) has an exhibition which brings together artists whose only connection … Continue reading →

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Marika

Posted on 08/03/2017 by Martin

The Norweigan oil tanker, Marika, off Portishead pier.

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From Bruegel to Ozbolt

Posted on 16/02/2017 by Martin

…a strange journey at The Holburne Museum in Bath. More at http://www.holburne.org.

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Wildlife Photographer, 2016

Posted on 15/02/2017 by Martin

A belated visit to Bristol’s M-Shed museum for the annual Wildlife Potographer exhibition.

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Near Tytherington

Posted on 13/02/2017 by Martin
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Lamplighter’s Marsh

Posted on 09/02/2017 by Martin

Lamplighter’s Marsh is a nature reserve on the north side of the River Avon, occupying a strip between the river and the Portway, the road connecting Bristol to the port of Avonmouth. It has a rich maritime and industrial history, … Continue reading →

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Healthcare centre, Portishead

Posted on 31/01/2017 by Martin
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Brighton and Hove in Sussex

Posted on 28/01/2017 by Martin

A last-minute trip to Brighton, first time in years. Ate lots of fish and seafood and walked about ten miles up to the race course. Not as warm as Lisbon, where we had expected to be this week.

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Foggy day in Portishead

Posted on 24/01/2017 by Martin

A lot colder than Lisbon, where we should have been!

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Elisabeth Frink exhibition at Hauser and Wirth, Bruton, Somerset

Posted on 19/01/2017 by Martin

A new exhibition of work by Dame Elisabeth Frink.

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