Painting Egypt in Colour: Bridget Riley’s Egyptian Palette

For British artists it’s over Countless For years, Egypt has been a rich source of inspiration. It is known that Agatha Christie’s visit to Upper Egypt shaped her novel, Death on the Nile (1937). Virginia Woolf was engaged in the study of the civilization of ancient Egypt, and references to the country were scattered throughout … Read more

Observer Movie Reviews: Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’

Down with the bourgeoisie? definitely. But does revolution have to be this dirty? Courtesy neon The Boots Riley Doctrine I love the boosters This is best summed up by a recurring line of dialogue: “Now is not the time for nuance.” Events are exchanged on several occasions between members of a ragtag fashion theft group, … Read more

Historic Riley’s Tavern owner says man tried to set fire to building

Comal County, Texas (KXAN) – The owner of Riley’s Taven, a historical bar between Saint Marcus and New Braonfelles, said he is desperate to find out who tried to set fire to his work early on Saturday morning. The security video on KXAN picked up a person throwing a burning body on the wall. The … Read more