I have business meetings all the time. Sometimes in person, sometimes via videoconference.
It’s always about the people you meet, and the business you discuss. But sometimes, the location is extraordinary, or fun, or interesting for whatever reason. So once in a while I will add a few comments or pictures about those meetings. For example, check out the views from the 32nd floor of the Tower 42 building, or the reception room of the Royal Institute of British Architects!
On Sunday October 31st we went to the World Illustration Awards Exhibition at Somerset House (London). It was a pure delight. Not only it was hosted at one of my favorite venues in London, but the selection of works by contemporary illustrators was quite good. The one I liked the most was Malika Favre’s Futurist-inspired posters for the BAFTAs 2015, but there were many remarkable ones, like Bartosz Kosowskis perfect poster for Kubricks Lolita, the cheerfully cute drawings of Chris Haughton for the Royal London Children`s Hospital, the super busy “Larger Than line” by Mattias Adolfsson, the powerful and colorful “Alice in Wonderland” art by Grahame Baker-Smith, or the iconic “Autism” work by Aad Goudappel (one copy of which I acquired for our private collection).
October 25 we were invited to attend the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea (London), where 110 galleries showcased work by 1,100 artists.
There is always something interesting, and it is always a pleasure to attend art shows, but art in NY tends to be more daring and exciting. Sometime I miss living in Manhattan.
In any case, here you have a few pictures of works that caught my eye for one reason or another:
After the visit to the British Museum & Fortnum & Mason, my in-laws treated us to dinner at The Terrace Grill restaurant at Le Meridien Piccadilly Hotel.
As was to be expected, it was delicious. A great way to end a great day.
It is quite a privilege to be able to take your son to the British Museum every week for his homeschooling history class. And that’s what we did Friday October 9, but this time I also took my wife and the in-laws.
Visiting a museum on a regular basis allows for much deeper analysis and engagement, gaining on the depth the exhibits have and most tourist don’t have the time to enjoy.
It had been quite a long time since I was last at the National Gallery, but Tuesday October 6 I took my family there. While my in-laws were visiting, for my home-schooled son was Art class time. I enjoyed tremendously discussing with him the differences between early and late Renaissance visual art.
Even if was only for the proximity to some of the world’s best museums, living in London is great.
Monday October 5 I took my family to the Sky Garden, at 20 Fenchurch St., London. It’s the UK’s highest public garden, and it’s free to visit although an online reservation is required.
Honestly, I wonder how come it took me so long to check it out. It’s awesome!
Despite the hordes of visitors, it does not feel overly crowded, offering different levels and spaces from where to admire the amazing view of London.
