In the space of ten days last month, I was fortunate to get inside two places in Cambridge to which, in the normal course of things, I’d never have access.
Yes, conceptualism… but actually no. Especially not one that can’t even be seen except for its feet, that should be the other way up. You’re so right. We need beauty. Thanks for showing us around the normally private charms of academe
You're too kind to King's. The art collection should be open to public view regularly. I grew up in Cambridge as a "townie" and left 50 years ago to go to uni, but I still return very regularly to visit my (very old) mother. And I would like to see the collection.
Those lovely tiles and windows.. it seems art, as knowledge, is often relegated to the few because we “know” it can’t be trusted to the many to appreciate…. Makes me wonder about how much beauty is sequestered away….. thanks for the glorious peek!!
I feel as though we have just shared a lovely cup of tea together with you sharing your recent adventures! I am actually sad when I come to the end of your newsletter. Thank you for sharing snippets of your very inspiring life with us! ☕️
I started A levels in 1969 and was studying Howards End which has remained one of my favourite books. But I had no idea then that Forster was still living. It wasn't the norm for teachers to offer their pupils much backstory on authors . Maybe it remains so but now one can find out most stuff at the touch of a button. If I had known he was still alive I would definitely have penned a fan letter.
So happy to see the women’s art collection at Murray Edward’s (“New Hall” when I was fhere as an American assigned there for grad school- I remember being initially disappointed to be assigned a modern college but ended up loving being surrounded by amazing art and gardens and intellectual work, all by women from around the world. It’s worth the trip out of downtown Cambridge to see!
Husband went to King's and we were there a few weeks ago looking at Gormley's Turing memorial. H recalls a fellow undergrad having a Duncan Grant mural on the wall of the room he happened to have been given! Not sure whether it still happens but there used to be a scheme allowing students the loan of pieces of art owned by the college. H had an original Michael Craig-Martin on his wall for a term. A nice thing to borrow…
I left Preston in 1995 and moved to Cambridge where I still live. I did an art history degree, which included studying the Bloomsbury group but had no idea until now that any of this was at Kings college. Thank you for sharing!
Every week is an education in all my favourite things. Thank you, Jane.
How marvellous..Thankyou for showing some of the hidden gems…shame they are hidden away…
Yes, conceptualism… but actually no. Especially not one that can’t even be seen except for its feet, that should be the other way up. You’re so right. We need beauty. Thanks for showing us around the normally private charms of academe
You're too kind to King's. The art collection should be open to public view regularly. I grew up in Cambridge as a "townie" and left 50 years ago to go to uni, but I still return very regularly to visit my (very old) mother. And I would like to see the collection.
Have noted your recommendations for next time I'm visiting Cambridge xx
Those lovely tiles and windows.. it seems art, as knowledge, is often relegated to the few because we “know” it can’t be trusted to the many to appreciate…. Makes me wonder about how much beauty is sequestered away….. thanks for the glorious peek!!
I feel as though we have just shared a lovely cup of tea together with you sharing your recent adventures! I am actually sad when I come to the end of your newsletter. Thank you for sharing snippets of your very inspiring life with us! ☕️
Thank you for sharing so we have a peek inside as well.
I started A levels in 1969 and was studying Howards End which has remained one of my favourite books. But I had no idea then that Forster was still living. It wasn't the norm for teachers to offer their pupils much backstory on authors . Maybe it remains so but now one can find out most stuff at the touch of a button. If I had known he was still alive I would definitely have penned a fan letter.
Beautiful post. I love the tiles.
So happy to see the women’s art collection at Murray Edward’s (“New Hall” when I was fhere as an American assigned there for grad school- I remember being initially disappointed to be assigned a modern college but ended up loving being surrounded by amazing art and gardens and intellectual work, all by women from around the world. It’s worth the trip out of downtown Cambridge to see!
Fascinating!
Husband went to King's and we were there a few weeks ago looking at Gormley's Turing memorial. H recalls a fellow undergrad having a Duncan Grant mural on the wall of the room he happened to have been given! Not sure whether it still happens but there used to be a scheme allowing students the loan of pieces of art owned by the college. H had an original Michael Craig-Martin on his wall for a term. A nice thing to borrow…
Thank you for the link to the fascinating Tony Palmer article. Serendipity in action.
I left Preston in 1995 and moved to Cambridge where I still live. I did an art history degree, which included studying the Bloomsbury group but had no idea until now that any of this was at Kings college. Thank you for sharing!
Wow! How thrilling and thank YOU for sharing !