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Museum blogger - all about museums, art, history & culture. [email protected] Founder of Autism in Museums Newsletter Editor for National Museum Directors' Council Blog - https://tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 11d

New on the blog I take a look at the first temporary exhibition at the National Gallery's refurbed Sainsbury Wing. Radical Harmony is all about the Neo-Impressionists. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/r...

Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists, National Gallery, Sept 2025

Radical Harmony – National Gallery The first exhibition to be hosted in the recently re-opened Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery, Radical Harmony brings the space alive from the outset w…

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 7d

It certainly isn’t cheap. I did ask them about their photography policy which they curve no intention of changing for visitors

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 7d

The fabulous Lee Miller is the focus of a new exhibition at Tate Britain that opens today. I loved it. What an amazing woman. www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 7d

I had a pretty amazing opportunity yesterday with permission to film and take photos inside Windsor Castle! The Semi-State Rooms are now open with bookable £1 tickets for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits. www.rct.uk/visit/windso...

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 9d

Really hope Beckenham's art deco cinema will be ok, the fire is next to it. Since Bromley's Picturehouse closed down this would be a terrible loss if it is damaged. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Fire breaks out near Beckenham Odeon cinema

The London Fire Brigade says crews are

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 11d

I haven't had any blogs up on @autisminmuseums.bsky.social for a while so it is really great to have this post from JJ all about Historic Royal Palaces' new relaxed programme of events for autistic families and those who benefit from a quieter environment when visiting major London attractions.

Autism in Museums @autisminmuseums.bsky.social · 17d

New on the blog - Autism in Museums has a new blog from JJ at Historic Royal Palaces - in the blog he talks about their new relaxed events at the Tower of London and Kensington Palace. autisminmuseums.com/relaxed-even... #Autism #AutisminMuseums

Two Beefeaters stand next two each other. They are men in a blue and red uniform, they wear blue and red hand and in their right hands they carry a staff and an axe. They stand in front on a old building which has light coloured bricks and lots of windows.

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 11d

Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists, National Gallery, Sept 2025

Radical Harmony – National Gallery The first exhibition to be hosted in the recently re-opened Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery, Radical Harmony brings the space alive from the outset w…

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14d

Hoi Polloi review: a mind-boggling display of technical brilliance – with bulbous buttocks a go-go

This gloriously eccentric personal museum by painter and former Turner nominee Glenn Brown is a mesmerising delight as it cheekily imitates the nearby Wallace Collection

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

This morning I am in Peckham, stand still too long and you will get tagged

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

Can’t quite decide on my favourite…

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

This morning I did my first press visit to the Barbican to see ‘Dirty Looks: Desire and Decay in Fashion’ www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/202...

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

Their new exhibition is ‘Hoi Polloi’ which features historical and contemporary artists side by side including Brown’s work. They are open Wed-Sat no booking required. glenn-brown.co.uk/the-brown-co...

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 15d

This morning I took a first trip to The Brown Collection in Marylebone. A free museum curated by artist Glen Brown.

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 17d

The new Space Gallery is open @sciencemuseum.org.uk answer those big questions like Why are we here? And How much poo is on the moon? Free with timed entry ticket. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/s...

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Lucinda Hawksley @lucindahawksley.bsky.social · 17d

This is happening next week! #StartWritingYourBook

Lucinda Hawksley @lucindahawksley.bsky.social · Sep 5

Do you have an idea for a book but can’t get started? Have you always wanted to write your memoirs but just don’t know where to begin? Join my online writing course. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/get-starte... It starts on 29 September.

Get started with writing your book

Do you have an idea for a book but can’t get started? Join this online writing course with author (and Dickens descendant) Lucinda Hawksley.

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 20d

These pics are fab! As part of my research for @artukdotorg.bsky.social blog on artist Bruce Williams I found out that Spike Milligan unveiled Bruce's mural in 1998. Huge thanks to Paul Redden - Lewisham's Shopping Centre manager for digging these out for me. artuk.org/discover/sto...

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 23d

I didn’t like AI until it called me poetic… I’m a sucker for a compliment… #AIOverview

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 25d

New on the blog - Between Sleeping and Waking - including the work of Jonathan Martin who attempted to burn down York Minister in 1829. On at @bethlemmuseum.bsky.social until 22 November 2025. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/b...

Between Sleeping and Waking, Bethlem Museum of the Mind, August 2025

Night Tides by Kate McDonnell Night Tides by Kate McDonnell Bethlem Museum’s latest exhibition ‘Between Sleeping and Waking’ is vividly introduced by the tumbling looming presence…

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 25d

Promoting my local Ripley Arts Centre they have a new photographic exhibition from the Royal Photographic Society opening on 16th September #Bromley www.bromleyarts.com

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · Sep 9

I've managed to get Harrison Ford into an NMDC Newsletter, there can be no better career achievement

National Museum Directors' Council @nmdcnews.bsky.social · Sep 9

The NMDC September Newsletter is out now with a round up of sector news. Images this month come from the BFI, their new Ridley Scott season includes a free exhibition on the Southbank looking at Scott's archive. www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/news/newslet...

A film still from Blade Runner showing the actor Harrison Ford. He is a white man with short brown hair, his head and shoulders are shown, in his right hand he hold a gun with hand arm raised parallel to shoulder height.

Film still of two women sitting on top of the seats of a convertible car. One woman wears a white cowboy hat, blue jeans and white sleeveless t-shirt. The other woman wears sunglasses and black sleeveless t-shirt and blue jeans. The film still is from Thelma and Louise.

A film still from the Martian. A astronaut sits on red sand. His knees are bent and his arms rest on his knees. The landscape shows red rocky mountains. It is desolate and there are no other people or buildings.

Film still from Alien. A man lays on a table surrounded by bowls and food. Four other people surround him with concern. They wear uniformed shirts. There are three men and one woman reaching out to him.

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 30

Fabulous

Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 30

I got a little tour in the week

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Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 7

New on the blog and opening today. At the new National Gallery 'Millet: Life on the Land' exhibition you can see where Van Gogh was inspired to create 'The Sower'. Free and on till 19 October. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2025/08/06/m...