That's a Wrap!

Looking forward to more art in 2024

David Hammons, Bliz-aard Ball Sale, 1983. Performance view, Cooper Square, New York, 1983. Photo: Dawoud Bey.

This is my last post for 2023, and what a year it has been! My readership has doubled, I’ve launched a podcast AND been shortlisted for an award for it, and I’ve got an ever-growing band of loyal readers and listeners.

But my biggest gratitude is to you for supporting me with a paid subscription and for reading and listening to me every week. I know I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again: you motivate me to keep going and to write the juiciest, most excellent stuff I can.

I’m really excited for 2024, particularly as it’s Venice Biennale year again. I’m planning to go in early June for a week so if you’re up for some Venice action give me a shout. It’s. The. Best.

I’m also planning to do more regular day trips to London and other places in the UK to see more art exhibitions, and I’ll let you know when and where I’ll be in case you are able to join. If there’s anything you fancy seeing let me know, as I’ll probably want to see it too and we could go together…

I’m going to leave you with three of my favourite stories from this year, in case you missed them. And if you’re celebrating this week, happy holidays. I’m heading to Scotland for Hogmanay, and I’ll be back in the first week of January.