Monday 18 November 2019

thinkingandstuff


The Big Four, a collaborative exhibition by Rosa-Maria Nuutinen and Bob Bicknell Knight considers the technological impact that humans have on the planet, concerning the Big Four tech companies - it's a great coherent show on the 2nd floor of Harlesden High Street in London https://www.bobbicknell-knight.com/ Flipside at Henham was a great day out - sitting back being subjected to ideas - wonderful - highlights include Dan Harvey talking about his practice and its connection to Culture Declares Emergency https://www.ackroydandharvey.com/, George Szirtes well, he can talk about anything and it would be engaging but the film about his new book, The photographer at sixteen was charming, it was so good I had to buy the book. With Robert Macfarlane one felt in good hands thinking and learning as provocations came thick and fast. Joanna Pocock spoke elegantly about her new book surrender which is on a long list to buy. Joker https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286456/ is gloriously dark - of a film - Joaquin Phoenix is extraordinary, his portrayal of a full-on mental health meltdown is astounding - and the dancing!