Category Archives: Art Collecting

All Too Human… And Then Some!

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

Well, after having been dazzled by Natalia Osipova, there was no doubt what next adventure my soul had to devour. I arrived at Pimlico Station and enjoyed the cool brisk walk to the red and white gorgeousness of the neighbourhood … Continue reading →

Two Albrechts but what a Giselle!

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

Second night in London and there was still lots of snow — at least, by London standards; after Montréal where three feet of snow is no horror, 1.5 inches seemed to have arrested London in its tracks — I was … Continue reading →

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The Dream Chamber

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

With some lovely sandalwood incense going, a beeswax candle and some late 18th century harpsichord breezily distant, evoking deeply buried memories of life at court in Regency London as a countertenor, thus one slips lucid, fecund and supremely feminine into … Continue reading →

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Here’s to You!

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

Just a wee glimpse into my magical life where dreamquests are all begun in the groovy comfort of my collapsible pyramid. I have had a pyramid since 1984 in one form or another. This incarnation of my dream chamber, I … Continue reading →

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Going Live!

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

The second volume of Human Civilisation’s first Dream Memoirs are dropping. Please do get your copies. I will also be hosting a launch/art collection event with open bar at my place over the holidays. Will keep you posted. This is … Continue reading →

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Four Standing Figures.

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

Four Standing Figures Lithograph 12.5 x 15 in 11/50 ©1978 Henry Moore Provenance: Collection of Arvin da Brgha Let there be art. Let there be love. Back in 1982, Merlin and I were holding up at the Trockadero loft — … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Life! A celebration of the 70th anniversary of Merlin’s birth.

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

On this the eve of the July 21, 2017, 70th anniversary of Merlin’s birth, I am still over the moon and greatly inspired for having travelled to London, England, Paris and Versailles France and Amsterdam, the Netherlands in June. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Grey Lines with Black, Blue and Yellow.

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

Oil on Canvas 48 x 30in c. 1923 Georgia O’Keeffe. Guess who’s coming to town @agotoronto and I cannot wait to be richly inspired. ______________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga. All Rights Reserved.

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Put Your Complaints ‘Ere

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

Put Your Complaints ‘ere Lithograph 41 x 29 inc Edition: 13/67 ©2002 Robert Davidson Provenance: Collection Arvin da Braga. My but this makes me purr… Lovely way to start Black History Month. ______________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga. All Rights … Continue reading →

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Lily Cole

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

Lily Cole Inkjet on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Ultrasmooth paper, torn edges and hand finishing 61.5 x 51.5 cm Edition: 48 ©2014 Jonathan Yeo This woman is phenomenally shamanic in dreams; then again with those eyes, that forehead and that shock … Continue reading →

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