Nineteenth Century Artwork

Artistic clues to coastal change
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7790416.stm

Useful links:
www.coastalwight.gov.uk
www.tate.org.uk

I think Robin McInnes had a keen eye and the skill to connect the dots. Hats off to Robin.

Random Thoughts

You can be sitting still surfing the Internet, and experience other worlds, ideas and societies. But I’ve found that there is nothing better than visiting a different country, even if for three days ... you can’t only be a virtual Global Nomad, with goggles on, in a virtual reality. You have to be there. You have to see it, smell it and live it. You have to see people, travel, and interact.

- Nouriel Roubini
www.rgemonitor.com
www.rgemonitor.com/blog/roubini

Spot on.

Chrysoprase Chalcedony

Richard Osmond/David Baker's report on Chrysoprase Chalcedony/mining methods @ http://www.colored-stone.com/stories/jan09/chrysoprase.cfm was interesting. I have seen a few pieces in Bangkok, Thailand. Well cut, good quality stones are stunningly beautiful.

The Divine Art

The Divine Art: Four Centuries of European Tapestries is on view at the Art Institute of Chicago through January 4, 2009. Go to www.artic.edu/aic for further info. Don't miss it.

A Life's Design

A Life's Design: The Life And Work of Industrial Designer Charles Harrison by Charles Harrison is an insightful book of an artist and industrial designer. A must read.

Useful links:
www.cooperhewitt.org
www.saic.edu

Art Update

Small is Beautiful xxvi, Flowers East, London
www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/reviews/small-is-beautiful-xxvi-flowers-east-london-1214709.html

Useful link:
www.flowerseast.com

Thanks Sue.

Social Games

Cash-strapped consumers may want to try simple/casual games for an immersive experience.

Check out the links @ www.zynga.com + www.popcap.com

Mary Poppins

The supercalifragilistic answer
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/56282f68-96f1-11dd-8cc4-000077b07658.html

Useful links:
http://disney.go.com/theatre/marypoppins/#/home
www.marypoppinsthemusical.co.uk
www.imdb.com/title/tt0058331

Last week, to understand the current crisis better, I watched it again. Now I see that not only are the bank scenes realistic, the entire film should be required viewing for all bankers: it manages to be soothing, perspicacious and upbeat all at once.
- Lucy Kellaway

Lucy, I completely agree.