ANTHONY SMITH takes us on a 12-year detective story
THIS month, I’d like to take you halfway around the world, going back in time to a place that was once shrouded in mystery and the exotic: Bali. This is a bit of a detective story, a little bit like BBC’s Fake or Fortune.
The mystery here revolves around provenance, the history of an artwork. It is usually used in determining not only authenticity, but value. In fact, I would suggest that for nonacademic research, almost 100% of searches for provenance are based on possible financial gain. If an artwork can be proved to be by a recognised artist, then the value will reflect that. With this in mind, my story starts.
In the early 1930s Bali was a mystical island, shrouded in the magic of the exotic Far East. It was one of the most beguiling places on the planet and entranced and attracted artists of all persuasions; painters, sculptors, writers.
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Top 10 Gardening Resolutions For 2020
As gardeners I reckon we are luckier than most at this time of year. New Year’s resolutions are so often about things you ought to do but don’t really want to, but with gardening it’s about improving or expanding around one of the joys in life. Here are my top 10 resolutions for the next gardening year
WHEN EAST MEETS EAST
Artist Nial Adams has always drawn inspiration from the ever-changing drama and wild beauty of his surroundings – but he never dreamed of swapping Norfolk’s landscapes for China
Let the games begin
Around 500 people are heading to Hunstanton to defeat dragons, defend the world and enjoy dice-throwing, card-wielding heroics
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Start the New Year with 12 ‘who knew?’s from Norfolk communities starting with New
What is our purpose?
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DIAL T FOR TOM
It’s a welcome return to Norwich Theatre Royal for Tom Chambers
The art of noise
Anthony takes a slight diversion this month with a look at music as an art form
86 THINGS TO DO IN NORFOLK IN 2020!
It looks like 2020 is already shaping up to be a bumper year of great events in Norfolk for everyone to enjoy
Three kings' healthy gifts
A staple of Christmas, the story of gold, frankincense and myrrh goes beyond the Nativity
WHAT A Lady!
Royal revelations, astonishing anecdotes, enduring friendship and devastating loss - Lady Anne Glenconner’s memoir is an extraordinary book which will make you laugh, gasp and cry
