Dani Garavelli
@danigaravelli.bsky.social
Freelance journalist & writer. Bylines at the Herald, the Guardian, the London Review of Books, the Big Issue, Prospect Magazine et al. Radio 4 documentaries, including Waiting for the Van & Prosecuting Polmont. Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize.
Well, I enjoyed it, thank you. Yes, the way some tourists don't even look at art works, just stick their cameras over the crowds so they can get a picture.
February 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Well, I enjoyed it, thank you. Yes, the way some tourists don't even look at art works, just stick their cameras over the crowds so they can get a picture.
It’s amazing to hear from someone who was so personally close to him, too. Someone who can describe not only the contours of the statues, but the contours of MA’s face.
February 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
It’s amazing to hear from someone who was so personally close to him, too. Someone who can describe not only the contours of the statues, but the contours of MA’s face.
Thanks for sharing this. It touches on exactly the things I’ve been thinking about today. Did you know the river that runs through Carrara runs white?
February 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Thanks for sharing this. It touches on exactly the things I’ve been thinking about today. Did you know the river that runs through Carrara runs white?
It's always about the money and the politics in the end, isn't it? Never ever about the women who are just collateral damage.
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
It's always about the money and the politics in the end, isn't it? Never ever about the women who are just collateral damage.
Well done, you, for sticking in
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Well done, you, for sticking in
Yeah, you’d hope but when it’s your own party the temptation to go “fuck this”must be huge
February 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Yeah, you’d hope but when it’s your own party the temptation to go “fuck this”must be huge
I've always liked her and especially tonight
February 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I've always liked her and especially tonight
I am sure someone is following it up as we speak
February 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I am sure someone is following it up as we speak
I don't, sorry. I've been having a look but can't see what she's referring to
February 2, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I don't, sorry. I've been having a look but can't see what she's referring to
You don’t often get that unfiltered fury any more
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
You don’t often get that unfiltered fury any more