R & L's West London flat reminds me of our early days in Brixton. It's nice to wake up there and see the sun over the early Edwardian terraces. After breakfast we take a slow bus to Oxford St and meet my Art Historian at the royal academy of arts We enjoy the small three roomed exhibition america-after-the-fall
It is an era I knew little about. I learn more about the meaning of the American Dream. The government invested in the people and there was a chance for all to succeed. This is what Europe, especially Southern Europe and Northern Britain needs now. R is a left winger and backs me on this.
Clockwise from the top
New Year Movie 1939 Edward Hopper
Street Life, Harlem 1939 William H Johnson
Young Corn 1931 Grant Wood (A new favourite for me)
Home Sweet Home 1931 Charles Sheeler
We picnic in the park with the Art Historian. Next we have the chance to see her show featuring the artist Cathie Pilkington. Anatomy of a Doll has been installed in the Life Room of the RA. It was inspired by Degas' dancers.
The Life Room is unchanged since the early 19th century and is reminiscent of the Old Operating Theatre. Indeed, in those early days there was a close association with anatomists who were the experts on depicting the human form. Life drawing was a compulsory part of the postgraduate course at the RA until the 1990s.
Love the quads stretch
The Christ figure on the crucifix is courtesy of a murderer who was hanged. He has donated his body without consent. Gruesome.
The sculpture of the dog is extremely life like. We discover him in the 'pews'
Here are my friends with the lovely Charlie who explains so much to us about the history of the school and the artist herself.
Now it's time for me to head home.
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