A giant ‘silver’ spoon sticking out of the ground isn’t something you stumble upon every day on a quiet country walk. But there it was standing right in front of me – a dessert spoon 18 feet tall, glittering in the spring sunshine. What was even more surprising […]
Northumberland is one of Britain’s most beautiful counties, but this wild and wonderful place is also one of the least visited. It’s on my doorstep so no surprise that I’m its biggest fan. With fabulous beaches, historic castles and a stunning coastline, it’s a shame that more people haven’t discovered its […]
There’s a new kid on the block in London – the Tate Modern’s stylish Switch House. With its striking pyramid, stylish galleries and stunning panoramic views across London, this is a must-see attraction for many tourists this summer. Rising up from the rear of the old Tate’s Turbine Hall, it’s the most important new cultural […]
What I love most about the seaside is that there’s always something unexpected to be discovered. A weekend trip to South Shields saw me stumbling across a group of 22 strange sculptures close to Littlehaven Beach. Juan Muñoz’s Conversation Piece greets bemused visitors and families as they head down to the beach with their buckets and spades. […]
Cornwall boasts the most gorgeous gardens in Britain so I was thrilled to discover a new addition to its great outdoor attractions. Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens is hidden in a lush valley with woodlands, a stream and dramatic vistas which provide the setting for contemporary art installations. International artists such as James Turrell and David […]
“What do you think of our Verity?” is the question on everybody’s lips when you visit Ilfracombe in Devon. Verity is the south west of England’s answer to the Angel of the North, a giant-sized sculpture which has been creating controversy since she arrived a couple of years ago. Even the farmer […]
If you have a passion for art, grab your diary and make a date to visit Cheeseburn Grange, a fantastic addition to North East England’s cultural scene. I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of things to come when I visited Cheeseburn earlier this week. Cheeseburn is the brainchild of Joanna […]
It’s an odd sight… a ‘Viking’ ship which looks like it’s been stranded miles from sea on the edge of a Danish housing estate. Welcome to the Amager Ark – a modern day Viking ship which sails nowhere from its landlocked site on a Copenhagen island. This art installation […]