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I went to have a sneaky look around the Bluecoat today and do the above video.
It was really lovely. I sometimes find art galleries overwhelming but the Bluecoat strikes a nice balance.
The restaurant and bar look fab and will no doubt be a big hit on the socialising scene.
I am hoping to get a chance to go at some point when it is fully open. They were busy cleaning and adding the finishing touches today ahead of tomorrows opening.
One thing im not keen on is Yoko Ono's piece. 'The Fly' is just weird. Maybe I don't understand it and no doubt I will get slated for my views but my view is my view. A naked woman with flies all over her is gross. How she manages to stay still I have no idea.
The work was also made in the 70s (Lennon was alive and one of the editors) and is very dated but at least she is still vocal in the city and about the city. Unlike some people who make faux pas on national tv.
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