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Second-hand book shop street in Jimbocho, Tokyo
Let Books Find You

Let Books Find You

Sometimes books find you, and not the other way around. And when that occurs, I believe you should just accept the weirdness of it all.

Corinne Mercury on 18 November 2022 Nov 18, 2022
a decorative collage of book covers
The Art of Book Gifting

The Art of Book Gifting

Nothing quite captures the thoughtfulness of gifting quite like a good book chosen to delight (or despair) the recipient.

Corinne Mercury on 18 November 2022 Oct 23, 2022
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A review of Raphael at the National Gallery

A review of Raphael at the National Gallery

The Raphael exhibition brings together scattered works of art from all around the world to form a comprehensive image of the artist.

Corinne Mercury on 24 August 2022 Aug 22, 2022
Bust of Beethoven surrounded by trees
Ludwig van Beethoven’s Faith

Ludwig van Beethoven’s Faith

Did Beethoven say “I want to seize my faith by its throat”?

Corinne Mercury on 8 August 2022 Aug 8, 2022
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Love and Angst and Munch

Love and Angst and Munch

Edvard Munch’s art presents particular sensibilities on love, sickness and death, as seen in this art exhibition at the British Museum.

Corinne Mercury on 9 July 2022 Apr 26, 2022
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A Review of London’s Royal College of Music Museum

A Review of London’s Royal College of Music Museum

After five years of refurbishment, the Royal College of Music is finally ready to re-open its museum of rare instruments.

Corinne Mercury on 9 July 2022 Jan 5, 2022
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Wicked’s West End 15-year Anniversary

Wicked’s West End 15-year Anniversary

Wicked celebrates its 15th year on the West End, and I partook in the magic.

Corinne Mercury on 9 July 2022 Oct 2, 2021
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André Breton’s Mad Love

André Breton’s Mad Love

Did André Breton say “My wish is that you may be loved to the point of madness”?

Corinne Mercury on 9 July 2022 Jun 23, 2021
Bach's Air
J. S. Bach’s Air

J. S. Bach’s Air

An “air” is a song-like, lyrical composition, and I’ve put my own spin on this classical Bach piece.

Corinne Mercury on 9 July 2022 May 28, 2021
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Ludwig van Beethoven’s Wrong Notes

Ludwig van Beethoven’s Wrong Notes

Did Beethoven say “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable”?

Corinne Mercury on 8 August 2022 Apr 10, 2021

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