David Bowie – The Medium Is the Message

Thank God for David Bowie, who lifted us from the drabness of suburbia, and showed us glittering possibilities. Thank God for erotica, exotica, lean, mean, back beat, slim hipswing, saxophone overblown. Thank God for camp, thank God for fabulous hair cut and clothes. Thank you Dahling, kiss, kiss, kiss – A fan.
Annie Lennox

Ever since I heard that David Bowie was about to come back, I’ve been eager to see what he does and how he does it. He believes that the medium is the message itself, and it is fascinating the way he challenges our perception. The exhibition at the V&A in London last weekend was one of the events held around his comeback.

Thoughts of the Day

Travelling by public transport in London can easily put anyone off. All those delays, line closures, crowded trains, etc. I still think about teleportation every time I need to take the tube! Still, I am very impressed with the way that staff members try and counteract the negative effects of having to use the tube.

Classical music in the stations like Euston Square, members of staff singing at Christmas time, the humour staff display in crowded stations (I have heard good rap while they were giving instructions to members of the public!), etc. What impressed me the most was a series of light-hearted quotes written on the white boards

Coffee Art

OK. So, how many coffee lovers are there in ‘da house’?

Few types of food or drink have had a bigger influence over time than coffee. It has even featured in art works over time. Hemingway mentions coffee in his work and Amélie Poulain uses coffee when acting as a matchmaker.

As coffee producers are far from enjoying a comparable lifestyle, I quite like initiatives that help them overcome specific needs. The auction at the London Coffee Week ending today is one of those initiatives. See some pics below. I apologise in advance for the lack of quality.

It was all by chance.

Record Store Day in London

Saturday was a great day for those who enjoy music. We celebrated Record Store Day with  a variety of free performances and activities across London and other areas in UK. Few things make me feel happier than good (live) music. Music, in London and for a good cause. Simply, brilliant. The video below may give you a feel for it.

An Iron Lady.

News of the death and funeral of Margaret Thatcher have flooded the media in the last few days. She was a high-profile politician and an icon, important enough for other scheduled events in London to be delayed due to her funeral taking place tomorrow. However, is her passing a real cause for celebration?