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Berlin – modern art and the dome
Berlin’s modern art museum, Berlinische Galerie, is not large but it is packed full of interesting installations, projections, paintings and photographs. Even approaching the Galerie is interesting. Anyone who has been involved in political campaigns will be familiar with the process of “burma shaving,” placing a row of signs each with part of a message…
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Berlin – photos, design and a memorial
The C/O Gallery in Berlin displays a wide range of photography and visual media in its two-storey building near the Zoological Garden. There were three shows on today: Optical Illusions, work from several photographers; Still Life, the work of Hans Hansen; and Invasion/Exiles/Wall, the work of Josef Koudelka. I love this photo by Hans Hansen…
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Berlin – a market and an overview
When the lightening stopped last evening and the rain let up a bit, I peered out over my balcony. This photo makes me think of an Alan Furst novel. If you’ve never read his World War II spy novels, give him a try.
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Berlin – a first look
My wonderful home exchange partner, Jutta, spent today teaching me about Berlin: about transit, about restaurants and tipping, about generosity. She gave me a 6-day city pass that includes all methods of transit and discounts for scores of interesting places and things, and would not hear of my reimbursing her for the 46€ she paid…
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Cambridge – miscellaneous photos of buildings, landscapes and people
Downtime at Heathrow waiting for my gate to open. Thinking back over my five days in Cambridge and the interesting and wonderful sights I did not share with you because they did not fit the narrative. I hope you enjoy these final photos.
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A note about Cambridge – museums, buskers and hamburgers
Hello readers, This is a quick note to let you know that the video included in the museums, buskers and hamburgers post will not play unless you view the post in an internet browser – i.e. not in your email program. Apologies! Cheers, Nancy
