John Cale (2018-1964): A Futurespective, The Barbican
Posted in SHOFT on 10th March 2018
It was good to be back at The Barbican. A complicated attempt to order at the cramped, circular cocktail bar aside, I was amazed at the functional brilliance of the building. As people zig-zagged around its corridors and levels to seek the correct entrance to the auditorium for tonight's performance,...
Out of the Voracious Sump: Walking back from Essex
Posted in London on 3rd February 2018
A steady rain was falling on the shining pavements of Upminster. Not heavy enough to make me pause in my plans for the day, but equally showing no sign of relenting any time soon. The trip out here from the city had been convoluted, but had passed surprisingly quickly and...
Ill-treated and still hardworking: Walking The River Wandle
Posted in London on 13th January 2018
The turn of a year always generates reflection - and as I sped towards London on an unusual mid-month trip, I realised I'd not slept nearly enough. I was troubled by both physical and mental disquiet, suspecting I'd picked up some sort of minor virus to accompany a strange and...