Spotted in the interrogation room at Copenhagen Police HQ: Found dangling above the dining table in Colonel Jarnvig’s military barracks home: Discovered lurking by the kitchen table in the same house:* By the time The Killing Series 2 had introduced the Minister of Justice’s office (marble walls, parquet floors) I’d stopped reading the subtitles altogether. […]
About a year ago I went to an Ikea-sponsored panel discussion on the future of the kitchen in an age of dwindling resources. Fuelled by free booze and an open invite to the public, the event descended into glorious chaos as the hoi-palloi (not, to my shame, us journalists) loudly took issue with the ‘less […]
I was thinking about images of rooms I’ve really loved, and this one sprang to mind. Although there’s not much to see, it’s so atmospheric and makes me just want to be there. Used as the back cover for Leonard Cohen’s 2nd album Songs From A Room, it’s a photograph of his then girlfriend Marianne […]
Just back from a quick trip to Cornwall, where I watched an sunset on Godrevy beach. Made me hanker for a bit more quiet beach time, preferably here: Isn’t it amazing? It sleeps two, is near Bude, and can be rented through Unique Home Stays. Even in late November I’d happily pack a hot […]
Not content that they are now officially on the tube map, the good people of Crystal Palace are currently campaigning to reopen this Victorian subway beneath Crystal Palace Park, which is part of the disused train station. The plan is to transform the tunnel into an arts venue like Shunt at London Bridge. Designed by […]