Cirque du Soleil: O
I wanted to see a performance by Cirque du Soleil while I was in Las Vegas and O is supposed to be their most spectacular show. And spectacular it is.
Remembering Baudrillard
The other day I read that Jean Baudrillard has passed away. I read some of his work when I was at university. I found his books inspiring, but at times also difficult to follow.
David Goldblatt: Intersections
The light in the photos of David Goldblatt is harsh, the colours washed out, because that's what the light and the colours are in the deserts of South Africa where most of the photos were taken.
Gilbert and George: Major Exhibition
The Gilbert and George retrospective at Tate Modern fills an entire floor, including the concourse between two galleries and the espresso bar. That's a lot of Gilbert and George. Too much, if you ask me.
Anselm Kiefer Aperiatur Terra
In London you can currently see Anselm Kiefer at his best, at the Royal Academy of Art and at his worst, at the White Cube Gallery in Mason's Yard.
Peepshows Are Theatre, Dutch Judge Rules
A Dutch judge has ruled that peepshows are a form of theatre. The (erotic) nature of the performance does not alter the fact that it is a performance attended by a paying audience.
Architecture of the Night/Luminous Buildings
"Architecture of the Night/Luminous Buildings", an excellent exhibition at the Netherlands Architecture Institute, traces the history of the use of artificial light in architecture.
Brian Jungen at Witte de With
Brian Jungen's masks made out of Nike Air Jordan trainers are pretty awesome and so are his other works.
Edward Luce: In Spite of the Gods. The Strange Rise of Modern India
Edward Luce describes with great flair and an eye for detail the contradictions of contemporary India.
Our Daily Bread
"Our Daily Bread" is a brilliant documentary about the food industry. The film is entirely without commentary. All you hear are the sounds recorded during the filming. It is hard to imagine what a voiceover could have added. The images make any commentary superfluous.
The Best Albums of 2006
An excellent year in music with some great debut albums.