Category Archives: Modern Art

Nancy Wilson… and more.

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Arvin da Brgha

Wilson, Nancy 20/2/1937<O>13/12/2018 Michael: This fragment was a third-level mature artisan – second life thereat. Nancy was in the passion mode with a goal of growth. An idealist, she was in the emotional part of intellectual centre. Body type was … Continue reading →

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Roy Hargrove 16/10/1969/\/\2/11/2018

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Arvin da Brgha

Hargrove, Roy 16/10/1969<O>2/11/2018 Michael: This fragment was a fifth-level mature scholar – 2nd life thereat. Roy was in the perseveration mode with a goal of growth. Roy was a realist who was in the intellectual part of moving centre. Roy’s … Continue reading →

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The Day After the Night that Was.

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

By now the effects of the stewed fruit at breakfast has seen my waist shrink; I am grateful. The morning after the night that was, I am still elated and humming away that catchy melody from Ludwig Minkus’ greatly composed … Continue reading →

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Oxford Circus. Pimlico. Barbican.

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Arvin da Brgha

Bright and early Tuesday morning and it was off to Oxford Circus in search of more art. No faking this; the hustle is fucking real. As I poured through this joint, I recalled my advice to the London cab driver … 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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Happy Reading…

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Arvin da Brgha

Recently, I made a quick visit to Montréal to catch the March Chagall exhibition at Musée des Beaux Arts de Montréal. The exhibition closes on June 11, 2017 when I will be away. For that reason, I simply had to … 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ©2013-2020 Arvin da Brgha. All Rights Reserved.

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In Celebration of Merlin!

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Earlier this week, in celebration of the anniversary today of Merlin’s passing, I attended two performances of the Berliner Philharmoniker at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall. On Tuesday evening, the mixed programme concluded with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 7, E Minor … Continue reading →

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HRH Charles, Prince of Wales.

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Bust of HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, sculptor Frances Segelman & HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. Just as when first discovering Lucian Freud’s and Jonathan Yeo’s works, I was greatly moved on discovering sculptor, Frances Segelman and her … Continue reading →

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Diana…

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Arvin da Brgha

Diana Vreeland Acrylic & Oil sticks ©2013 Bradley Theodore. https://maddoxgallery.co.uk/artist/bradley-theodore/ https://www.instagram.com/bradleytheodore/?hl=en http://www.bradleytheodore.com/ Love it. Love him. Let there ever be art! ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ©2013-2020 Arvin da Brgha. All Rights Reserved.

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