‘Dirty Looks’ exhibition at the Barbican

Last month I visited the Barbican in London to see the ‘Dirty Looks’ exhibition which has just closed (25th January 2026). It looked at Fashion from bold, intriguing and sometimes disturbing viewpoints. The collection of over a hundred fashion garments is ably introduced in this video: https//www. youtube.com/watch?v=SK2IhL2Vh1s Watching it will enable you to makeContinueContinue reading “‘Dirty Looks’ exhibition at the Barbican”

Phoenix Contemporary Textiles Group Exhibition

I recently went to see an exhibition entitled ‘London Life’, by the twelve members of Phoenix Contemporary Textiles. It was held in the Library at The Barbican, London. There was much to enjoy… I do love altered books, so ‘Altered Book – Spoon’ by Maria Walker caught my eye immediately with its textile spoon andContinueContinue reading “Phoenix Contemporary Textiles Group Exhibition”