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Things I saw at Tate Britain yesterday

John Martin – attempts at huge, Biblical scale become a distraction from the architectural fantasies being destroyed in passing. One of his most peaceful paintings is of the city of Babylon being destroyed by the Persians. But they have only … Continue reading

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Ongoing rooftops

A painting is underway. As it’s unlikely to be finished soon, here are a few closeups, which currently are more interesting than the entirety: I’m going to keep coaxing it into existence, but despite the expanse of Easter time, there … Continue reading

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