Between Edinburgh and London there are exhibitions of two artists who had a fascination with Spain. We are used to British artists being fascinated with Venice, but Spain too exerted an influence, which continues today. London artist Anthony Wishaw (born 1930) was inspired by the work of Spanish artists such as Velázquez and Goya, as was […]
It is perhaps a reflection of Scotland’s strong links with Europe, as seen in the recent Brexit Referendum, that the City Arts Centre in Edinburgh has exhibitions linking to Scottish artists and Italy and to Mary Cameron (1865-1921) and her fascination with Spain. If you think of the date that Mary Cameron was active, then […]
The Romans were famous for their long straight roads, but this doesn’t seem to have applied in south west Spain. The port of Baelo Claudia was established by the Romans to trade in tuna and mackerel at a strategic location near the Straits of Gibraltar while the village of Cesares, perched at the top of […]
Mijas, situated along the coast between Malaga and Marbella, has a history which goes back to Roman times. Up on the hillside, above the coast and port area, is Mijas Pablo – the historic centre of the municipality – a typical and beautiful Andalusian white-washed village. Near the centre is the bull-rink, quite a contrast […]
The Real Maestranza was founded in 1572. Bull-fighting is controversial these days, but putting that to one side, the Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Ronda is a beautiful building. It is said to be the first purpose-built space for fighting bulls in the world, with the first fight taking place there in 1785. Today, it […]
A Spanish theme this week. The tourist centres along the Costa del Sol have gradually been increasing their cultural activities, to compliment the sun, sea and sangria. The latest addition opened on Saturday in Mijas Pueblo – the “Centro de Art Contemporaneo” , known as CACMijas. The new gallery is well-done; a simple elegant conversion […]
"The many great gardens of the world, of literature and poetry, of painting and music, of religion and architecture, all make the point as clear as possible: The soul cannot thrive in the absence of a garden. If you don't want paradise, you are not human; and if you are not human, you don't have a soul."
(Thomas Moore)
To be an architect means having a wide range of interests - architecture, art and creativity in all its variety of forms, sustainability, science and innovation. The greatest interest is often where these different worlds overlap and collide - that is when something imaginative often occurs that pushes us all forward to another place
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