Sun, sand and sea …..tales from the life of a British expat in the UAE.
“Every artist was first an amateur.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
The light filled corridor adjacent to The Chocolate Gallery at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel has once again become an impromptu art gallery filled with an eclectic mix of vivid artworks, as six UAE based artists exhibit their work at this year’s No White Walls exhibition.
“Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.” Unknown
Music was a theme running through my summer in the UK from live gigs in pubs to exhibitions and concerts.
‘Stephen Merchant makes an impressive West End debut in this enjoyable ‘odd couple’ comedy.’ Independent
“The Summer Exhibition has never looked so impressive.” The Times
A lovely arty friend, who is a member (Friend as members are known) of the Royal Academy of Arts invited me to join her at the Academy’s annual Summer Exhibition at the splendid Burlington House in Piccadilly, London.
“When we were in the band, I would never have thought that some 35-odd years later, there would be an exhibition in our name at Somerset House.” Paul Weller
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