tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5654290688413295269..comments2024-03-26T11:42:04.114+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: London Visits pre-lockdown, Tate Modern … part 3 …Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11422789398219992602020-08-24T17:57:51.945+01:002020-08-24T17:57:51.945+01:00@ Sandra - I agree Emily is so talented ... and I ...@ Sandra - I agree Emily is so talented ... and I do love her idea of dropping her 'deep history time' geological heads into the sea to protect the local fishing reef ...<br /><br />@ Shannon - thanks - the geology is extraordinary, as too the earlier educational posters by Yaggy - back in the late 1800s - part 1 of this series ... I hope you can look at those too ... <br /><br />So pleased you'll be looking at the links ... <br /><br />Take care both of you - and thanks for your visits - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15430641012871623472020-08-24T11:06:07.622+01:002020-08-24T11:06:07.622+01:00I love geology and would enjoy seeing those sculpt...I love geology and would enjoy seeing those sculptures in person. Off to explore the links!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12914531829303888712020-08-22T22:52:28.069+01:002020-08-22T22:52:28.069+01:00I'm so impressed with artists like Emily that ...I'm so impressed with artists like Emily that are sinking their works into the sea to protect it.<br />Hope your weekend is wondrous.<br />Cheers,Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20932938932264329382020-08-21T10:57:06.646+01:002020-08-21T10:57:06.646+01:00@ Keith – I agree there’ve been some extraordinary...@ Keith – I agree there’ve been some extraordinary exhibits at the Turbine Hall – I haven’t visited them … but noted them. Olafur Eliasson’s ‘The Weather Project’ and Ai Weiwei ‘Sunflower Seeds’ – both those fascinated.<br /><br />Emily’s heads are worth taking a walk to the south side of Tate Modern to look at … <br /><br />@ Sandra – yes … the references are interesting aren’t they …<br /><br />@ Nick – I love Emily’s works … she’s an exceptional sculptress – world recognised. The allegorical side of Kara Walker’s ‘Fons Americanus’ – is fascinating isn’t it … and as you say disturbing … <br /><br />@ Diane – thank you … I don’t see a lot of London, but I do enjoy seeing different and interesting exhibitions and sharing them here.<br /><br />@ Susan – yes the sculptures are quite extraordinary … I really should go and see more of Emily’s works in London when I get to go back … and as you say we can wander safely in leisure.<br /><br />@ Jess – thanks … delighted the links give you the opportunity to look further. Yes I kept thinking I’d better point out the Steve McQueen difference … this one is really interesting – more anon.<br /><br />@ Pradeep – no, I can understand you wouldn’t necessarily know who I’m talking about … but I know you’ll look if you want to learn more … <br /><br />@ Nila - Paleogeography … I had not thought to think about a description for the study of historical geography – thank you … lots more doors opened.<br /><br />Yes – the sculpture ‘Fons Americanus’ deserves some attention – a person’s imagination and then being able to recreate their ideas into a sculpture – always stagger me.<br /><br />I guess the Victoria Memorial you’re referring to is the one in Calcutta … I probably need to look at our Victoria Memorial more carefully – now I’ve seen Kara Walker’s work … <br /><br />@ Lynda – Emily’s sculptures are extraordinary – I love them. Yes – the ‘Fons Americanus’ deserves attention and then understanding … <br />Yes – two Steve McQueens … <br /><br />@ Val – Emily’s sculptures will carry on featuring here – I suspect … she’s just brilliant. I’m somewhat surprised that everyone hasn’t realised about the two Steve McQueens … especially from this one directing ’12 Years a Slave’ … ah well – at least in this post I highlighted the difference!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting all of you … I really appreciate your comments … stay safe - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34130015995836555462020-08-19T12:53:13.098+01:002020-08-19T12:53:13.098+01:00I love Emily Young's heads. Excellent! Thank y...I love Emily Young's heads. Excellent! Thank you for showing us these amazing scuptures! By the way, I also didn't know there was a second Steve Mcqueen until I read your blog, Hilary. Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22495525989271863972020-08-17T18:41:23.461+01:002020-08-17T18:41:23.461+01:00I love those sculptures! I'll need to look dee...I love those sculptures! I'll need to look deeper into the fountain one. And today I learned that there is more than one Steve McQueen.Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40018675699674850062020-08-17T12:44:57.541+01:002020-08-17T12:44:57.541+01:00Paleogeography is such a fascinating subject! Inte...Paleogeography is such a fascinating subject! Interesting take on the Victoria Memorial...thought provoking. Though Victoria Memorial in my mind is automatically linked to the landmark building of that name in my hometown! :)<br />Great to see you're out on your explorations. Stay safe and well. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42042417815898477662020-08-16T09:11:04.442+01:002020-08-16T09:11:04.442+01:00Not quite familiar with some of the persons depict...Not quite familiar with some of the persons depicted. Nevertheless very interesting bits of information. Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70155288293057820752020-08-14T22:19:53.699+01:002020-08-14T22:19:53.699+01:00I always love having the links to explore more too...I always love having the links to explore more too! Lots of interesting info here. I was thinking of a different Steve McQueen- which I realized after seeing the photo. Thanks for including it! <br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57574222867807356272020-08-14T14:04:00.193+01:002020-08-14T14:04:00.193+01:00What wonderful sculptures! As I looked at them, I ...What wonderful sculptures! As I looked at them, I was thinking how nice it'd be do to visit a museum. Then I noticed your post's title. Pre-Pandemic. Ahhhhh. Figures. Here's to the day the pandemic is over, and we can once again wander at leisure through art exhibits and museums. <br /><br />Take care, dear lady, and have a super weekend.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14279676117213541082020-08-14T14:01:02.019+01:002020-08-14T14:01:02.019+01:00Thanks for the interesting virtual tour. Apart fr...Thanks for the interesting virtual tour. Apart from Buckingham Palace I really have seen almost nothing of London and I could count the number of visits probably on one hand. I do not like big cities and Paris has also had few visits though I have seen very much more of the city than I have of London. Keep well and take care, enjoy the weekend dianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21797096175388221712020-08-13T20:48:20.207+01:002020-08-13T20:48:20.207+01:00Those heads are fascinating, and what a great idea...Those heads are fascinating, and what a great idea to show the geological history. Interesting take on the sculpture - it looks like the water has been drained at the bottom and the sea creatures are floundering, quite disturbing.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19553908720127156802020-08-13T19:56:08.703+01:002020-08-13T19:56:08.703+01:00I just noticed the shark's in the water in the...I just noticed the shark's in the water in the Gulf Stream print. Yikes!Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71341975695983397512020-08-12T13:37:52.059+01:002020-08-12T13:37:52.059+01:00I have seen some amazing exhibits in the Turbine H...I have seen some amazing exhibits in the Turbine Hall over the years, but never this one. As for the heads - fascinating! Another interesting and informative post Hilary.Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38059576151550422532020-08-12T10:03:39.407+01:002020-08-12T10:03:39.407+01:00@ Elizabeth – Emily’s works are quite incredible a...@ Elizabeth – Emily’s works are quite incredible aren’t they – and she’s a very talented artist … I love her work … <br /><br />@ Joanne – the sculptures were all amazing … I was so pleased I found more about Fons Americanus after I’d got home.<br /><br />The Steve McQueen exhibits were obviously extraordinary … and I should have spent a whole day there – but hadn’t realised – yes I’ll write up more on what was available …<br /><br />The south bank is a wonderful repository for theatre, arts and film … along with the accompanying eateries, museums, the Globe Theatre … and Southwark Cathedral – let alone Borough Market – an upmarket market! I hope they all survive … <br /><br />@ Jacqui – I love the thought of history of time bedded down into those sedimentary layers of rock … I suspect early life was there … the rest of us (humans and animals as we know them today): way too early in evolutionary terms. Yet of course – extrusions occur – which we then utilise in various ways … <br /><br />@ Friko – I’d rather go to the smaller more avant-garde exhibits – it’s easier and quieter … some of the popular ones horrify me – I run around and get out … I take note – but not much more …<br /><br />I’d love to get up to London again – but the thought of the train somewhat appals me … however I hope Londoners are getting around and enjoying the freedom of fewer people … <br /><br />I’m taking this time to catch up on some of my posts that have been waiting for me … and I can research a little more and read up … <br /><br />@ Sherry – Fons Americanus – is an allegorical sculpture – reminding us of the Empire’s ill use of other people’s countries … so it’s very appropriate for today … the water represents another liquid – not such a good thought … <br /><br />@ Sandra – yes … I’ll get up to London when I can – live and learn at the same time … but for now I’ll stay here … <br /><br />@ Inger – Emily Young’s works are extraordinary … she’s so talented. Yes the South Bank has really developed – the infrastructure too … tube stations etc and the various creative places I mentioned in Joanne’s comment above … <br /><br />@ Donna – that’s great thank you … I’m just glad friends pop over to look at the links. Emily’s work is special.<br /><br />@ Jo-Anne – thank you for checking in … <br /><br />@ Anabel – I loved Glasgow when I visited … and would like to spend a week wandering around (sometime!) … and so pleased to know you get lost too … ?!<br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting and being here … it’s wonderful to have such appreciative blogging friends – take care … from a very, very hot south coast – not good weather for me! Take care all of you - Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82710014263375897342020-08-12T08:56:05.830+01:002020-08-12T08:56:05.830+01:00Not on the same scale, but Glasgow has a very dist...Not on the same scale, but Glasgow has a very distinctive Southside and I’m lost when I leave my side of the Clyde!Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83857895045663280632020-08-11T23:30:59.365+01:002020-08-11T23:30:59.365+01:00I am glad I came and checked this out I am glad I came and checked this out Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66932786558284066052020-08-11T22:11:58.100+01:002020-08-11T22:11:58.100+01:00Yes, your links are always very helpful. Thank you...Yes, your links are always very helpful. Thank you for including them. Wonderful to see more of Emily's work.retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29458600629569851572020-08-11T20:59:27.292+01:002020-08-11T20:59:27.292+01:00Emily Young is a fabulous artist, so creative, tal...Emily Young is a fabulous artist, so creative, talented and interesting.<br /><br />I have noticed how much south of the river must have changed since I lived in London and its suburbs. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59103414974582107292020-08-11T18:55:25.826+01:002020-08-11T18:55:25.826+01:00I love that you get out and feed your mind. You g...I love that you get out and feed your mind. You go to the best exhibits.<br />Stay safe. Be healthy.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5047429804070219622020-08-11T18:42:12.055+01:002020-08-11T18:42:12.055+01:00Very interesting! But like Alex said, kind of biz...Very interesting! But like Alex said, kind of bizarre that water is coming out of her neck. Definitely an uncomfortable take! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8595333335244859532020-08-11T15:31:55.308+01:002020-08-11T15:31:55.308+01:00You do visit the most interesting exhibits and rat...You do visit the most interesting exhibits and rather whet one’s appetite. It is years ago since I last went up to London and it probably won’t be possible for quite some time yet. I am sure you must miss your cultural pursuits, as I miss mine. But 'dining out’ on past joys is the next best thing, I suppose.<br /><br />I wish you well, stay sane, stay safe.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11274619252061709292020-08-11T15:14:36.338+01:002020-08-11T15:14:36.338+01:00What a wonderful trip. I'm imagining the joy o...What a wonderful trip. I'm imagining the joy of viewing rocks created millenial ago. Imagine what else touched them? I am awed.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13765584534646333222020-08-11T12:45:50.533+01:002020-08-11T12:45:50.533+01:00Love the Emily Young sculpture. And that huge one ...Love the Emily Young sculpture. And that huge one with water spouting out the neck - wow - the artist must have had quite a vision to play from the original. <br />I need more from that Steve McQueen exhibit - quite the filmmaker - must see more!<br />Thanks for heading south and into a different zone - looks like a lot to explore. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12853221260459030672020-08-11T12:20:05.976+01:002020-08-11T12:20:05.976+01:00I love that each material Emily Young sculpted fro...I love that each material Emily Young sculpted from lends the pieces such different looks! Just fascinating. Thanks for sharing with us!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com