by Peter van der Walt | Oct 10, 2022 | Photos
The great cathedrals and the master artists bask in fame – and yet the everyday art of centuries might be obscure. A handful of creators become household names – their undeniable skill aligning perfectly with the politics of their patrons, the fashionable...
by Peter van der Walt | May 18, 2022 | Photos
A monastery, with castle high walls, on an island. That’s one way to say: we don’t like visitors. But then, this old landmark does like visitors. And when the tide is low, you can walk there. During high tides, the island is perfectly isolated – a...
by Peter van der Walt | Apr 18, 2022 | Photos
With Spring heading in, there is a sense of renewal – blooming forth from the austere and established lines and corners of church and state. I’ve never been inside – and yet I love having the church there. It’s bells on Sundays punctuate the...
by Peter van der Walt | Sep 29, 2021 | Photos
Driving down the main street in – there she is, the star of the show, supported by background singers. Lights flash in the foreground as the grand old lady makes her appearance, ready to beguile those who watch her. She’s seen a lot in her day, and her...
