Tag Archives: Goldsmiths

Parrots and Mermaids in het Stedelijk

Posted on March 29, 2015 by ASWilliams

The Oasis of Matisse is the largest-ever retrospective of work by Henri Matisse (1869-1954) to be shown in the Netherlands. The exhibition traces the multi-sided talent and artistic development of Matisse from his early work through to the dazzling cut-outs … Continue reading →

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‘Oh, Buttons!’

Posted on February 26, 2014 by ASWilliams

Last time it was ribbons, now it’s buttons. Am I turning into a haberdashery connoisseur? Probably not, but I do like a nice button from time to time. I remember having a conversation about buttons with my much-loved mentor, Christine Risley, … Continue reading →