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Haydn Dickenson
Feb 82 min read
FUNCTIONAL DYSFUNCTION
When I was at school in the 1960s and 70s, there were those who could spell, and those who could not. Those whose lack of ability was...
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Haydn Dickenson
Jan 284 min read
MALE ESSENCE - ONE ARTIST'S VIEW
I was recently sent a family photo that unfortunately brought flooding back some memories of a traumatic period in my life. The era was...
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Haydn Dickenson
Jan 242 min read
MUSIC IN LINE
During the 1990's I was in the happy position of being able to attend many classical concerts in London in the company of my great piano...
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Haydn Dickenson
Dec 10, 20241 min read
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
As this column reaches its first century (the article to follow this one will be the 100th!), it's time for some shameless plugging....
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Haydn Dickenson
Nov 19, 20242 min read
CHARCOAL DUST AND IMPASTO PEAKS
Last week, on November 11th 2024, the world lost Frank Auerbach, one of the greatest figurative painters of our time. He was 93. Auerbach...
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Haydn Dickenson
Nov 3, 20244 min read
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
In 1983 I graduated from Reading University, necessitating a return to the prison of my family home. Subversion was impossible. Any...
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Haydn Dickenson
Sep 8, 20242 min read
SMALL THINGS BROUGHT TOGETHER.
Vincent Van Gogh said (maybe) “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Whether Vincent Van penned or uttered...
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Haydn Dickenson
Sep 8, 20241 min read
IN MEMORIAM BIG MAN
A few of you know that, just over three weeks ago, my brother-in-law passed away after the sudden onset of a short but horrific...
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Haydn Dickenson
Aug 13, 20242 min read
WITH GUSTO, OR BEING CAGEY?
Some of the best quotes are never fully attributable to any one individual. Either that or their words and/or essence have been massaged...
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Haydn Dickenson
Jun 26, 20241 min read
HELLO STRANGERS!
Hanging my head in shame, I see it has been over a month since I last posted. The past few weeks have not been easy, and I have not felt...
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Haydn Dickenson
May 6, 20242 min read
IN MEMORIAM FRANK STELLA – AND SOME THOUGHTS ON SEAN SCULLY
May 4th saw the passing of the prominent American artist Frank Stella. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, in 1936, this highly distinctive...
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Haydn Dickenson
Dec 19, 20231 min read
SHOOT!
This will probably be the last post of 2023, so may I begin by thanking you all for your support – and input – over the past year. Happy...
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Haydn Dickenson
Dec 3, 20231 min read
EN ROUTE.
I am aware that it's been a while since I last posted. I have had a few worries and preoccupations. I was also laid low with persistent...
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Haydn Dickenson
Nov 2, 20231 min read
ME AND MY CRAZY MIND
Well, not me or my mind, particularly – though some might consider the title apposite! Instead, I refer to https://www.thecrazymind.com/,...
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Haydn Dickenson
Nov 26, 20222 min read
ART AS A MIRROR: JUNGIAN SYMBOLISM IN ABSTRACT PAINTING
Many things in life have taught me about myself. Adopting a rescue dog was one of these. Sadly my beautiful dog passed away eighteen...
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Haydn Dickenson
Nov 2, 20223 min read
AND I QUOTE...
Back in the mid 1980's, I used to drink with the brilliant cartoonist and commercial artist Willem Van Beek (the Flying Dutchman as we...
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Haydn Dickenson
Oct 20, 20223 min read
RECENT EXPLORATIONS
I've been silent on this blog for a few weeks, but very active in the studio. My agent and I have been in regular contact, despite him...
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Haydn Dickenson
Sep 2, 20221 min read
ABSTRACT ART AND NATURE
WIEDERHOLUNG - Haydn Dickenson 2021 “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep,...
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Haydn Dickenson
Aug 31, 20223 min read
SOME GERMAN ART, AND ABOUT CREATING THROUGH DESTROYING.
You'll not be surprised to learn that one of my favourite haunts is the Tate Modern on Bankside in London. With so many incredible...
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Haydn Dickenson
Aug 19, 20225 min read
THE MENTAL STATE OF ABSTRACTION
Hi! I'm Haydn, a UK-based and worldwide-selling abstract artist. If you're not familiar with me or my work, you can see it it at...
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