Sunday, 5 August 2018

Created by a Roman potter, but resembling something Picasso...



Created by a Roman potter, but resembling something Picasso might have knocked off one bright summer morning in the Sarf of France #greatworksofart #arthistory #rome #roman #ancientrome #pottery #bath #ceramics #mould #antiques #archaeology #picasso #pablopicasso #modernart (at The Roman Baths)

Friday, 3 August 2018

Not sure what this logo is for. Nigel’s Funky Sister?...



Not sure what this logo is for. Nigel’s Funky Sister? Nitrogen-Filled Sandwich? Norwich Forwich Sorwich? #logo #type #typography #design #grey #cream #metal #nigel #funk #sister #nitrogen #sandwich #norwich

Thursday, 2 August 2018

Pretty Cotswold doors. The honey-coloured stone the houses are...



Pretty Cotswold doors. The honey-coloured stone the houses are built from around here is just so beautiful. #doors #thedoors #house #design #stone #cotswoldstone #cotswolds #england #holiday #building #materials #summer #color #colour

Saturday, 28 July 2018

Minerva photobombed by Audioguide Guy. #ancienthistory...



Minerva photobombed by Audioguide Guy. #ancienthistory #photobomb #sculpture #minerva #wisdom #bath #roman #romanart #audioguide #romanbaths (at The Roman Baths)

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

This is Max Ernest’s famous painting ‘Celebes’ - except,...



This is Max Ernest’s famous painting ‘Celebes’ - except, according to the Tate’s listings magazine, it’s had a bit of a contemporary update (in picture 2) #surrealism #painting #maxernst #typo #error #tate #tatemodern #modernart #elephant #celebes #celebs #art

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Sometimes the funnest type can be found advertising the dullest...



Sometimes the funnest type can be found advertising the dullest products. Especially in the past. #typography #type #sign #advertising #lettering

Monday, 23 July 2018

Another thrilling tome from the 1930s. I’m guessing the butler...



Another thrilling tome from the 1930s. I’m guessing the butler did it with a well-chilled runner bean. #frosted #food #murdermystery #1930s #typography #design #bookcover #bookcoverdesign (at Victoria and Albert Museum)

Sunday, 22 July 2018

Oh so that’s where they get it from. #power #park #bandstand...



Oh so that’s where they get it from. #power #park #bandstand #entertainer #entertainment #music

Thursday, 19 July 2018

French wallpaper, 1814. Yes, *wallpaper*. I think I need to...



French wallpaper, 1814. Yes, *wallpaper*. I think I need to redecorate Standard Designs Mansion. Now, where did I leave that time machine… ah, there it was/is/will be. #victoriaandalbertmuseum #wallpaper #decor #homedecor #antique #interiordesign #france #french #museum #london #woodblock #printing #color #colourful #country #countryside #1800s #19th #19thcentury (at Victoria and Albert Museum)

Quick dash round RA summer show then out into blazing normality...



Quick dash round RA summer show then out into blazing normality ect chiz chiz. #molesworth #royalacademy #royalacademyofarts #summer #summerexhibition #london #gallery #museum #chiz (at Royal Academy of Arts)