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Kevin J Healy is an Anglo-Irish artist and retired teacher, with over 30 years experience in arts education. He runs the Global Shorelines project for charity, collecting dramatic coastal landscape images from people all over the planet.
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@potterythrow.bsky.social guest potter/judge next series? It would be great to see Johnny set a throwdown task.
Wonderful. From my favourite Joni Album Hejira, which also includes Amelia, Furry Sings the Blues and that great title track.
This was a great series broadcast by the BBC from 78-81. Coincidentally, the years I did my Fine Art Degree in Brighton. They had The Cars at the Uni and Live Wire at the Poly. I think there are over 40 episodes, which still pop up occasionally.
Looks like a lovely coast Robert. Maybe send me a photo and a sentence of what that bit of coast (or your coastal walks) means to you. Live long and prosper. 😎👍
As a printmaker myself, I always enjoyed Power's images. I was very much into silkscreen (which has some commonality with the blocky colours of lino printing), back in the 70's and experimenting with capturing movement.
Great picture, which must make you proud, despite the sad back story.
BBC Four 9pm tonight
Anyone out there walking a dramatic coast this morning? Collioure FRA #Sea #Ocean #Coast #Rocks
I am in the UK, where we still have a National Health Service (NHS). My mum worked in it. It saved my wife's life. It is constantly strangled by the right wing, but it is the greatest achievement of this country IMHO. People over here are generally not bankrupted by getting ill, unlike the USA.
We saw Beautiful: The Carole King Musical a few years back, which traces her personal story, song writing collaborations and solo work. It's a great way of discovering the stories behind the songs. Still touring the UK & US I believe. THKS for all the wonderful songs Carole.
Tragically, Michael Lee (Pearson) was only 39. He did great work with Page and Plant: Unledded. I am a drummer. So many favourites gone; several way too early. Bonham, Peart, Moon, Hawkins, Powell, Baker, Watts, etc. RIP
Great little film about the genius of Philip Jenkinson tying old film clips into tracks on the Old Grey Whistle Test (UK TV 1971-88). My strongest memories: Trampled Underfoot at 5.40 and Tubular Bells at 7.05. @whisperingbob.bsky.social @tomrobinson.com youtu.be/SKv8n7zRAaI?...
They landed on the beach in Ryde IOW, where we holidayed in my childhood. Used to get blasted by pebbles and the smell of engine fuel. 60's health & safety!
My mum was a nurse and told me stories of nursing people in an iron lung, but that was a great many years ago. Why the hell would anyone want to go back to this, ignoring medical advancements!
Made regular trips to Southend on Sea in the late 60's and early 70's. It was the nearest bit of 'seaside' for us.
The Ox/Thunderfingers calmly carries on laying down the rhythm in the background. Sadly, he also left us prematurely in 2002.
Spectacular and alarming, at the same time.
Spectacular, rugged landscape. Never been, but it's on our list.😎👍
The house we lived in (Greater London, late 60's) was in a road where the buses terminated their route. The drivers had an office over the road. Hence, there was nearly always a Routemaster right outside our door. There is a bus garage elsewhere now.
Bought that on release. I was 14. They played Edmonton Sundown that year & recorded it for Space Ritual. Lemmy in the line-up. The Rank Org briefly ran 4 Sundown's across London. They were converted cinema's with around 4k capacity. Hosted some great gigs.
Imagine having to live next to that! I was born in England, to Irish parents, and my wife is Scottish, and I am pro EU. That's 4 different flags (not that I would ever fly one on my house).
The pin-up version of the Outsiders exhibition on homelessness and substandard housing has now been installed at Cromer Artspace in Norfolk and will open tomorrow for two weeks. It’s essentially the same exhibition that we displayed inside the Houses of Parliament in January 2024.
Graphite and acrylic ink drawings from the 'Fragments' series, for the Global Shorelines Project.
Graphite drawings from the 'Fragments' series, for the Global Shorelines Project.
Graphite drawings from the 'Fragments' series, for the Global Shorelines Project.
City of Fire and Beautiful Bricks’ Exhibition at The Glosthouse, Longton. Stoke-On-Trent. www.theglosthouse.co.uk An ongoing exhibition of Works both new, and never before exhibited. Painting : Drawing : Collage. Poetry : @minxyowlwriter.bsky.social #Stoke100 #SoT100
These are my 4 entries for the August 2025 round of #FSPrintMonday. All images are from Greenland, and are either of ice or are of the landscape at the ice sheet margin. @fotospeed.bsky.social #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #OPOTY #Nikon #Greenland #ice #PhotoRippin
Spectacular landscape.
Shame you guys are only on once a year. How about a 'spin off' series (see what I did there). Maybe call it 'Back Yard Artists', or 'The Potting Shed'.
Feeling old now, as I started my full-time teaching career in 1983. Good luck with the book.
Australian painter William Robinson has died at 89. Mainly of his paintings focused on parts of the Australian bush in Queensland taken from various perspectives, often creating a hallucinatory effect. #RIPWilliamRobinson Rainforest (1990) & Wollomombi Gorge (2007)
That's quite a party list. Visions of people dressed up in silk & satin ball gowns, swigging malt wine and brandy!
We like to buy small ceramics and prints on our travels, as a good way of remembering trips and supporting local artists.
He was brilliant. I am not American, but I see SRV as one of the big 3, all time US guitarists, lost far too early. The other two are Hendrix and Robert Johnson imho.
Great band, formed from ex singer & drummer of Free, ex King Crimson bassist and (recently passed) guitarist Mick Ralphs, from Mott the Hoople. Paul Rogers fronted many bands, including a tour with Queen, and produced solo work.
O yes!. Earls Court UK 1975. Greatest gig I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot since). Can't believe it's 50 ago. I was 16.
Always check the small print Matt👍😎
I see the elected MP for Clacton is fomenting hatred amongst the flag shaggers again...supported by the mainstream media. The Trump fanboy is off to the USA in September to speak at the National Conservatism Conference, instead of doing his actual job.
I am a big Led Zeppelin fan, but also a fan of another great band formed in 1968. Sadly, they broke up after a few years and then Paul Kossoff passed in 1976, at the age of only 25. Paul Rogers went on to sing with Bad Company, The Firm. The Law & Queen. youtu.be/vqdCZ0yHNa4?...
I have always thought this was a spectacular act of human empathy and compassion. True Americans sending todays equivalent of $5-6k to people in need, thousands of miles away, despite being in need themselves.
Museum’s Update Sends a Message: Native Artists Are Still Here f the nyt
Hey, I thought discord referred to the dominant seventh sharp ninth chord (7#9) Jimmy Hendrix used in his song "Purple Haze"!
I was 11 when Star Trek TOS first aired in the UK. The idea of a small hand-held communication (mobile phone) device was far off, as was a PADD computer, touchscreens, automatic doors, translation programmes, etc. I wonder what the next 50+ years will bring.
Saw the Wembley gig of the UK leg of the Tattoo You tour in 1982. J. Geils Band supporting. Amazing that Jagger, Woods and Richards are still performing great shows 44 years later.
Quote with your favourite reads thus far this year. #BookSky
#BlueSkyArtShow #Skyline East River towards NY and Jersey City.
I remember having a Viewmaster. Also had a Flashy Flickers projector-gun and a Trik Trak set. The first hand held computer device we saw was the one Captain Kirk used on Star Trek TOS (UK 1969). #TellMeAboutYou
Spot on. I would probably pick all of those, from those particular franchises. Good to see some films from outside of America getting some recognition. Particularly, from the masterful director Kurosawa.
Saw Ultravox's early incarnation play in London in the 70's. Saw Midge play last year. Still great songs.
Saw him play live in 1981. He had developed a deeper, edgier voice by then. Another artist lost too early, after a tempestuous life.
Coincidentally, I briefly went out with a girl called Angie in 1973. I remember dancing with her to this song, in a youth club disco.
Robert Plant of course. Not many people can sing 3 hours straight like Springsteen. Saw Elton John when he was 70, still a really strong voice.
I remember having that set. Unfortunately, long gone to a charity shop after a house move, many years back. Hopefully, the stories will find new fans on the back of the Denis Villeneuve films.
Happy Birthday Robert Plant (B: 20/08/48. West Bromwich UK). First saw Robert perform in 1975 (with Led Zeppelin), last seen in 2024 (here with Suzy Dian & Saving Grace). Still a wonderful singer and touring the US in November. #LedZeppelin #RobertPlant #SavingGrace
A fixer-upper. Could probably use a lick of paint here and there!
Ginger Baker and John Bonham were the two biggest rock drumming influences in my youth. Very distinctive style.
The first directorial feature for Sidney Lumet. What a start!
Think I read that first around 55 years ago! Lots of people still see Jules Verne (1828-1905) as the father of science fiction.
Passed the house she had on USVI St Croix a couple of years back. The White O' Morn cottage, in Ternakill, Maam, Co Galway, from "The Quiet Man," was destroyed, but there is a museum in Mayo. My grandparents lived in a similar cottage a few miles outside Galway City and used a horse for transport.
If in doubt, I read a book or article. If still in doubt, I can ask my daughter who is a Dr of medieval history. 👍😎
and on smashed microwave we have .... and on silent guitar we have .... Fantastic performance from OGWT UK. This was such a great programme with @whisperingbob.bsky.social and others presenting everything from reggae, to rock, punk, blues, etc. RIP Andy Gill, Dave Allen youtu.be/VW8MvjwN33M?...
They played 'In the Evening' at Knebworth that year, followed by 'Stairway To Heaven'. It was wonderful. Although Page and Bonham probably had some extra fuel in the tank.
Very excited to be exhibiting at Hoi Hu5 22-24 Princes St Hull HU5 3QA from Saturday Sept 6 -Oct 5 launching at 1pm. Very proud of this group. We are small but we are mighty ! It would be lovely to see you there. Please do RT we are grateful for your support #Gallery365in2025
'Concerto de orange juice' playing poignantly in the background. 👍
Not a cook, but I think the addition of sea salt, a little oil and (most importantly), a twist or two of black pepper transforms any salad. Also, tomatoes in this country vary between absolutely tasteless (refrigerated, imports) and yummy, depending on the source.
Saw him live in 1980 & 1991. The earliest numbers are definitely the best. He famously got a set of car seat covers for doing the vocal on 'In a Broken Dream' with Python Lee Jackson. Great song.
Great band, still play their stuff now. I remember this from the time. Stuart Adamson was another talent lost too early (2001). John Peel really rated his playing. Fun fact: Pete Wishart MP, formerly of Runrig, was in Big Country in the early 80's.
My (Scottish) wife and I visited Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Quebec a couple of years back. Even found the occasional kilt wearer. It was a popular destination for those emigrating from Scotland in the 18th & 19th Century. Have a good trip. 😎 #Scotland #Canada
I have collected images of several sea stacks and arches around the UK (and the world) for the Global Shorelines photo project. Durdle Door, Green Bridge (Pembrokeshire), & Flamborough Head (Yorkshire) are probably the most dramatic in the UK. #Coast
That's a blast from the past! Saw Manfred Mann at a small venue in the UK a couple of years later, and Rush were touring '2112' by then. Didn't manage to catch them live in the UK until the 2013 'Clockwork Angels' tour.
Vinegar Joe 1971-74. Great British blues rock band, which then launched the solo careers of Elkie Brooks and Robert Palmer.
Love these. Great blend of styles, sounds and influences. Whirl-Y-Reel 1 is a great starter.
Early Roxy Music were great. Edgy, rocky and experimental. I had a silver drum kit back then.
I am a drummer. These lists are always a bit strange, with weird omissions, and some artists high up just because the band was successful. Cannot argue with the first three names being right up there, but I daresay you would get 20 different lists from 20 different people.
There are literally hundreds of film treatments of Frankenstein, but I am looking forward the @realgdt.bsky.social version. I do remember seeing the Boris Karloff version of the monster on TV as a kid, and it had quite an impact! #Frankenstein #MaryShelley
For those who can’t access BBC iplayer - there’s a 1 hour summary/highlight show of Incredible Human Journey from BBC Timestamp here: youtu.be/1NWevQpcFIo?...
I like this earlier rock era. Seven Seas of Rye is my favourite Queen track. Bought the single for the mobile disco we were running way back then.
Great album. We used to play Lyin' Eyes in my brief stint as a drummer back then. Think I still know every word. Took me until 2024 to see them live.
Happy Birthday to (Seán) Feargal Sharkey OBE. Vocalist (The Assembly, The Undertones & Solo), and water quality campaigner. Thank you for your work sir. #FeargalSharkey #conservation
Haha. Good point. Think it’s just a tower block with lots of different offices and businesses. I just liked the colour of the truck and the reflections. 😎👍🏻
I was heavily influenced by the Futurists and Cubists (Duchamp in particular) in some of my earliest prints, when I was studying for a Fine Art Degree.
Boston MA #AlphabetChallenge #WeekGforglass
I thought Kid Creole & The Coconuts were great; feel good music. 'Mama don't take my coconuts'! The bands percussionist Andy Hernandez (Coati Mundi) also turned 75 in January.
Round and round, or up and down. #London #LondonEye #Carousel
Ooh, that’s a close one. Anthony Hopkins creeping out Jodie Foster, or that Brando ending with Rod Steiger. ‘I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum’… and it has Eve Marie Saint, Lee J Cobb and Karl Malden. Have to go for On The Waterfront.
Remembering Jean Michel Basquiat who, tragically, joined the 27 club on 12th Aug 1988. Pictured here with artist and friend Andy Warhol, who passed in 1987. Lost at 27: Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison, Jimmy Hendrix, Curt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones Photo: Richard Drew AP #Painting #Art
#GreatAlbumCovers #DavidBowie Aladdin Sane (pun on 'a lad insane') principally designed to break into the US market, as a follow-up to the Ziggy persona. Photography Brian Duffy. Makeup Pierre Laroche.
Fabulous. Robert singing with Bonzo's sister & her band. Saw Robert perform last year, 49 years after the first time I saw him. A wonderful moment.
Still a bucket list band. Booked to see them with Eagles last year, but they had to pull out due to illness.
Helped unload the trucks for Rod Stewart at Brighton Centre 1980. Carmine Appice was on drums for that tour. Coincidentally, did the same for The Who gig at that same venue 2 months later. Kenney Jones was their drummer, following the death of Keith Moon in 1978. Both, great drummers.
Oh yes. The first 'Culture' novel. Really liked the second also 'The Player of games'... and his fiction 'The Wasp Factory' and 'The Bridge'. Not many authors are so successful in 2 genre's. Sadly, passed at only 59.
Interesting article by Fergal Keane on Irish 'cultural identity'. I was born in England to Irish parents; from an area where Irish was often the 1st language. I now live a few miles from Ed Sheeran, in Suffolk. I describe myself as Anglo-Irish.... and European. #Irish www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Spectacular coast.
Brilliant. Posted a video of that medley the other day. Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End. No wonder he is revered as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.
Cannot remember the last time we had a decent Greek meal in the UK. 'Jazzing up' Greek food is always counter productive, as it is based on traditional, rustic recipes. My wife had a Greek aunt. We did find a few great places for Horiatiki Salata: Corfu, Thassos, Skiathos, Kefalonia, Skopelos ....😎
Goodnight and journey well Jim Lovell. Like so many children at the time, I watched with wonder as Borman, Lovell and Anders made that first trip around the moon on Apollo 8; and then subsequently, Lovell, Haise and Swigert on the miraculous safe return of Apollo 13. RIP
Great night at Snape Maltings, Britten-Pears Arts Centre for the London Community Gospel Choir. Fantastic singers and wonderful atmosphere. It sounded like there were a great many choristers in the audience. #AldeburghFestival #Snape #Choir
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