Great Canal Journeys review: A joyful experience that is about to end

Returning for a new series, jolly thesps Prunella Scales and Timothy West were drifting happily through the Norfolk Broads.  They’re so used to doing this show that they almost behave as if we’re not there.  That’s the secret of it.  As it began, however, Tim reminded the audience that this is “the final curtain”, something […]

Joyful Miniature Summer Scenes on Paper

South African artist Kirsten Beets, who we first learned about on The Jealous Curator, is giving us major summer vibes with her oil-on-paper series of bathing beauties, poolside fun, and beaches. Bright painted shapes set the summery scene, coupled with lots of white space. Tiny figures drifting away in fun floatation devices, women with sun-kissed […]