David Walsh is a pen collector, surgeon and would be artist
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The imperfect can become more beautiful
“Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with golden lacquer. It teaches us to embrace damage and flaws.” — ManGill. For most of my adult life I have helped repair the sick. Many had their lives suddenly shattered and altered forever. It was a job at which I was quite good. Recently, the… Read more
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A particularly sensitive problem
“Tableau le Labartoire sur Princess-Alice” Louis Tinatyre King Albert I of Monaco devoted much of his life and wealth to oceanography. In particular he led an annual exploration to the Azores on his yacht Princess-Alice. On board such trips were leading scientists in the relevant disciplines, as well as renowned chefs, artists, musicians and celebrities.… Read more
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Don’t overlook the Brits
“Composition”, 1939 Ben Nicholson, Auckaland Gallery Toi o Tamaki Like a lot of people, I am a big fanboy for New York Abstract Expressionism. Recent experiences have opened my horizons and my mind. Currently, there are wonderful exhibitions from the Toledo Gallery, Ohio, and the Auckland Gallery on show in Australia. They are in Adelaide… Read more
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