One of my favorite artists Lucian Freud died yesterday – aged 88. Freud, grandson of the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and brother to comedian Clement was born in Berlin 1922, moved to Brittain 1933 and became a British subject in 1939 . His paintings have two distinct styles, the earlier ones have a more smoother surface, created withContinue reading “Goodbye Lucian Freud”
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Bacon by Lightbulb
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= I came across this interesting video today about an exhibition of Francis’ Bacon‘s work called ‘Francis Bacon, A Terrible Beauty. The exhibition, which ran from 28th October 2009 – 7th March 2010 was at the Hugh Lane City Gallery, Dublin Ireland. Although I didn’t manage to get to this exhibition, I have been toContinue reading “Bacon by Lightbulb”
The Ghosts of 2010
Although I have cut down on my posts from one per day to one every 4 or 5 days in 2010 starting in August, I managed 256 posts. I hope to improve on this year and continue to build up Bookstains, which is proving popular. This year Echostains celebrated 16 artists birthdays (another area I intend toContinue reading “The Ghosts of 2010”
Jerry cleans up!
You may remember that quite a few posts ago I wrote that Texan model Jerry Hall (ex Mrs Jagger) had decided to put some of her art collection up for auction last month (the post is here). The collection which included paintings by Lucian Freud, Francesco Clemente and Warhol were sold at auction on the 16th OctoberContinue reading “Jerry cleans up!”
Clearing out Freud
If I was lucky (or rich enough) to own a painting by Lucien Freud I would never be able to part with it. Not so with Jerry Hall, former wife of Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones). She is having a clear out: a clean sweep. She is getting rid of reminders of Mick Jagger and the lifeContinue reading “Clearing out Freud”
The painted Queen
The Queen of England Elizabeth 11 was born April 22nd, crowned 2nd June 1953, Mayfair London. She celebrates her ‘official’ birthday the first, second or third of June each year with a special ‘Trooping of the Colour’ or her Birthday parade. Throughout history, the monarch has always had their portrait painted. The Queen isContinue reading “The painted Queen”
