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The Cantankerous Art Critic

Richard H Klein

Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn. Iconoclastic reviews of the arts and culture that are fun to read.

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On The Road Again (Canned Heat - literally)

The Cantankerous response to Richard Hamilton’s Swingeing London ‘67 (1968) - his art-y comment on the Mick Jagger drugs bust that lives in Chichester’s Pallant House Gallery.

That is, hours in the car, driving alone. No arguments, no un-n...

10 days ago
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The Total Artist

Nocturne: Blue and Gold – Old Battersea Bridge (c. 1872-75), by James McNeill Whistler. Beautifully captures the mystery of evening.

That is to say, yes he could paint; and yes, he was a fabulous draughtsman. Check out his wonderful prints...

15 days ago
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Rock stars: dimwits with guitars

Think Johnny Depp but with pimples.

But a peep behind the curtain reveals something different. Whisper it quietly but rock ‘n’ rollers are mostly boring.

And a bit stupid.

This is Spinal Tap wouldn’t be half so funny if it wasn’t quit...

18 days ago
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Hooray for (Un)Conventional Fairport!

Having fun at a music festival…..

Your critic bringing down Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026’s average attendance age.

For a start it is organised by one of Britain’s greatest musical institutions, legendary , folk-rock band Fairport...

23 days ago
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All That Glitters....

But not to metal detectors.

A button dug from mud is enough. Sends them into a frenzy.

They’re all men, of course. these detectorists. Look closely at the list of those involved collecting items on display and you’ll quickly spot the co...

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    Iconoclast, critic, television executive & channel controller and lion tamer with an expertise in sucking lemons and being irritable. I like orchards, cars and tennis.

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