The great pianist Shura Cherkassky, when confronted by that well-meaning but sigh-inducing post-concert green room question “Who is your...

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...

I was recently sent a family photo that unfortunately brought flooding back some memories of a traumatic period in my life. The era was...

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...

As this column reaches its first century (the article to follow this one will be the 100th!), it's time for some shameless plugging....

Last week, on November 11th 2024, the world lost Frank Auerbach, one of the greatest figurative painters of our time. He was 93. Auerbach...

In 1983 I graduated from Reading University, necessitating a return to the prison of my family home. Subversion was impossible. Any...

Vincent Van Gogh said (maybe) “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Whether Vincent Van penned or uttered...

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...

Some of the best quotes are never fully attributable to any one individual. Either that or their words and/or essence have been massaged...

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...

May 4th  saw the passing of the prominent American artist Frank Stella. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, in 1936, this highly distinctive...

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...

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...

Well, not me or my mind, particularly – though some might consider the title apposite! Instead, I refer to https://www.thecrazymind.com/,...

Many things in life have taught me about myself. Adopting a rescue dog was one of these. Sadly my beautiful dog passed away eighteen...

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...

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...

WIEDERHOLUNG - Haydn Dickenson 2021 “ The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I...

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...