If I Could Own Just One Painting
I had come to Charing Cross, so that I could go to the National Gallery to see the Acts of Mercy paintings that used to be in the Middlesex Hospital. I’m no art expert, but they have to be seen to be believed. You might think art has no place in hospitals these days, but Addenbrookes has an extensive collection, which I think makes staff and patients feel better. Addenbrookes also marked 800 years of Cambridge University with the unvieling of a mural by Quentin Blake, showing various alumni of the University.
They also say this on their web site.
The arts have the potential to distract, amuse, enlighten and engage patients, staff and visitors. In recent years, a growing body of evidence has been compiled proving the value of the arts in healthcare settings. Earlier this year, this resulted in the Department of Health issuing its first ever review of arts in health which recognised that the arts “are, and should be firmly recognised as being, integral to health, healthcare provision and healthcare environments, including supporting staff”.
It is sad that those paintings from the Middlesex, couldn’t have been found a home in the new hospital on Euston Road.
I also had time to visit my favourite painting and the one above all others, I would own; Whistlejacket by George Stubbs. Noone has ever painted horses like Stubbs, capturing their power, feelings and character so well!
The Anonymous Widower 
Whistlejacket is definitely my favourite painting too.
I came across your blog while trying to find out about my favourite gluten-free pasta – Schar (not sure whether it is still available in this country. Great to find another coeliac who loves horses … and great blog.
Comment by Anne | July 25, 2010 |
It isn’t available any more and neither is their bread mix. I bring the bread mix in from Holland. I use the Doves Farm Gluten-Free Penne from Waitrose or Sainsburys. I have a feeling it’s something like the excellent one Carluccio’s use. Their pasta is very good.
Comment by AnonW | July 26, 2010 |
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