The Great Art Debate

[Bruce Rioja]

Nipped into the Art Gallery yesterday. I've no idea as to many collective hours I must've spent gawping at The Death of Seneca, but one thing's for sure, I know I'll spend many more.

Not sure that this photo does it much (if any) justice.

[bobo the clown]

3 lazy corners Bruce. Lazy.

Poor stuff, poor, poor stuff.

[TANGODANCER]

Nipped into the Art Gallery yesterday. I've no idea as to many collective hours I must've spent gawping at The Death of Seneca, but one thing's for sure, I know I'll spend many more.

Not sure that this photo does it much (if any) justice.

Did you catch the Sir Phillip Sydney portrait while you were there? Bit of a controversy about that one. They reckon the Bolton one was painted after the others and most likely by the painter's son, according to the brochure.

[Bruce Rioja]

I didn't actually, Tango. I need to go back now. Did spend quite a while looking at Nev's Kingdom though.

[TANGODANCER]

I didn't actually, Tango. I need to go back now. Did spend quite a while looking at Nev's Kingdom though.

Bit of a puzzler, I'll admit. But it grows on you.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Today was a good day:

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Why was today a good day?

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Why was today a good day?

Well yesterday was good day because I met Brian Sewell and that is a photo of said event.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Why was today a good day?

Well yesterday was good day because I met Brian Sewell and that is a photo of said event.

Ah. I'm sure that I must have heard of him. I'll re-state that: I've heard of him, but not sure in what context. I'll go away and google him.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Oh him. God he's aged.

[mrkint]

He's shit at Only Connect, LLS.

That's all you need to know.

Well, that and this http://www.briansewell.co.uk/brian-sewe ... board.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Lost Leopard Spot]

He's shit at Only Connect, LLS.

That's all you need to know.

Well, that and this http://www.briansewell.co.uk/brian-sewe ... board.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sewell Sampler -

And don't be so rude about Pencilbiter - I'm sure he contributed.

[mrkint]

you know I meant Sewell...he was on a celebrity special a year or so ago. He was a bit rubbish.

[Bruce Rioja]

Have you ever seen Brian Sewell laugh? It's piss funny (well, I think it is).

[Lost Leopard Spot]

He looks like Malcolm Muggeridge in that photo (Brian Sewell that is, not PB).

[Worthy4England]

Never thought I'd see the day Mummy was getting a signed edition of Michael Foot's autobiography.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Oh him. God he's aged.

Even though I know of his health problems and his own lamenting of his ageing body (and he is 82), I was slightly taken aback to see him appear so frail when he first shuffled in on two crutches.

But then, when given a platform for his expertise, he opens his mouth and he speaks, eyes sparkling, with the wit, fluidity and enthusiasm of a man in his twenties. Really a quite amazing contrast. And then he is almost timid and shy when you meet him one to one, especially when embarrassed by the fact that his arthritis means than his handwriting when signing is books is dreadful.

[Il Pirate]

Oh him. God he's aged.

Even though I know of his health problems and his own lamenting of his ageing body (and he is 82), I was slightly taken aback to see him appear so frail when he first shuffled in on two crutches.

But then, when given a platform for his expertise, he opens his mouth and he speaks, eyes sparkling, with the wit, fluidity and enthusiasm of a man in his twenties. Really a quite amazing contrast. And then he is almost timid and shy when you meet him one to one, especially when embarrassed by the fact that his arthritis means than his handwriting when signing is books is dreadful.

Nice one Mummy. I've always had time for Brian Sewell. As you say, expert in his field, loves Poussin and vintage motor cars. In that photo you look as exited as I was a few years back, when in Paris I sat at a table outside a cafe and Peter Brook was sat on the next table. I didn't have my copy of 'The Empty Space' to hand for him to sign, but he said hello and had a little chat and offered encouragement.

[William the White]

Oh him. God he's aged.

Even though I know of his health problems and his own lamenting of his ageing body (and he is 82), I was slightly taken aback to see him appear so frail when he first shuffled in on two crutches.

But then, when given a platform for his expertise, he opens his mouth and he speaks, eyes sparkling, with the wit, fluidity and enthusiasm of a man in his twenties. Really a quite amazing contrast. And then he is almost timid and shy when you meet him one to one, especially when embarrassed by the fact that his arthritis means than his handwriting when signing is books is dreadful.

Nice one Mummy. I've always had time for Brian Sewell. As you say, expert in his field, loves Poussin and vintage motor cars. In that photo you look as exited as I was a few years back, when in Paris I sat at a table outside a cafe and Peter Brook was sat on the next table. I didn't have my copy of 'The Empty Space' to hand for him to sign, but he said hello and had a little chat and offered encouragement.

My equivalent was to sit next to Arthur Miller at the Young Vic at the london premier of The Last Yankee. Then having tea and cream cakes backstage with him. He raved about Margot Leicester's performance in his play!

[Always hopeful]

Brian Sewell: Horticulturalist


[Copyright "I'm sorry I haven't a clue" 17th Jan 2005 Tunbridge Wells.]

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