Max Liu
@maxjliu
I don't want to review your book
Eduardo Chillida's Comb of the Wind sculptures in San Sebastian. I've wanted to see these since reading an essay in Oof Magazine about Chillida's work (and his brief time as a goalkeeper for Real Sociedad). Well worth the wait and the trek and getting lightly sprayed by the sea
Just finished reading a brilliant book. Not what I usually read, not what I know about, but epic, moving and inspiring to learn there was and is another way
Did two good things today: told a Reform canvasser not to bring his poison to my door again and finished reading this extremely powerful book. Recommend both
E.B. White remembering days of freelance writing at home. V good, although I've always found mornings fine and afternoons crash time
From 'Felicita', perfect exhibition of Luigi Ghirri photographs at Thomas Dane Gallery
From last night's tribute to D'Angelo in Brixton. I've always listened to his music in isolation so a joy to see how much it means to people. And those south London musicians in the band, I don't know who they were, but wow
Funny how on some days everything comes together. Finally saw Peter Doig at Serpentine - wonderful paintings of Trinidad, musicians, sound systems, gallery buzzing, recommended - then came home to this intriguing proof
Alabaster DePlume joining Damon & Naomi, previously of Galaxie 500, on stage at Cafe Oto. Extremely beautiful
This was perfect interstitial festive reading. Concise elucidation of Lynch's work that nevertheless insists on importance of its mysteries. More than anything it emphasizes the inexhaustibility of his films and TV. Exactly the kind of accessible but not simplistic criticism I'd like to read more
A long time since I bought a single but this, and its b-side, is stunning. Smoother and less country than everything else I've heard by Bobbie G, it's on repeat
This really is the great modern Christmas album. Kelly Finnigan A Joyful Sound. Been improving every festive period for me since its release in 2020. A short window to listen to it and then away it goes again for another year. Enjoy it while you can
The things you find while shopping for Xmas presents and have to buy for yourself. V pleased with this addition
The moment in last night's concert, which veered from sublime to ridiculous, when Laurie Anderson called Gertrude Stein "the mother of ai". Hmm
Went to a shop, bought a novel on publication day (near enough), came home, started reading. Haven't felt this excitement since err... Bleeding Edge. Or when late Roths were coming out. Cherish greatness while we have it and always be a fan.
My bad picture of a good picture of Leonora Carrington by Kati Horna that I meant to share from an exhibition that closed a couple of weeks ago
Wincing at details of a choppy 20s then lol at "Torn". From v good Joy is My Middle Name by Sasha Debevec-McKenney via @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social
I'll read anything Pankaj Mishra publishes but this dismissal ignores that the reason to read said DFW essay is the minutiae of his observations, the comic details from the campaign - staff falling asleep standing up on the bus for eg - and the "indecisiveness" is part of what makes it memorable