I couldn't believe when we arrived back at our flat, at midnight, that we had traversed the City of London in 22,753 steps. Okay, much of that total could be attributed to dancing, but still!
We began our last day at the second of our two London Gallery Weekend events.Even Steve couldn't resist this invitation, "Join Berntson Bhattacharjee for a Sound Bath event in the gallery space. The audience is invited to reflect in this immersive sound experience, surrounded by William Farr's exhibition Metanoia. The immersive sound experience is lead by Emma of Nada Healing. Emma will be guide the group through a meditative and energizing sound bath in the midst of William Farr’s reflective paintings."This was truly a first. For those, like us who don't know, a sound bath is a guided relaxation experience where participants lie down and are immersed in the sound vibrations of instruments like crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments. It's a way to deeply relax and connect with your inner self through the power of sound. I told Emma afterwards that this was the perfect way to begin our last, crazy day in London. We are both now fans of this incredible experience.%20(Medium).jpg)
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As for the art, this is William Farr's his first major presentation since graduating from the Royal College of Art’s MA Painting program in 2024. The exhibition takes its title from a term associated with “the changing of one’s mind”—a process of psychic breakdown, renewal, rebuilding, and healing. Metanoia reflects the evolution of Farr’s artistic practice, bringing together years of personal and creative exploration. It offers a space for reflection and deep engagement with these ongoing themes. It was the ideal location for a sound bath.
On a stroll around London, one can find color on even the gloomiest of days.I delighted in stumbling upon this memorial for Agatha Christie. Unveiled on the 60th anniversary of The Mousetrap, this bronze 'book' was commissioned by The Mousetrap's producer Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen and Christie's grandson Mathew Prichard. The monument is simple in outline but the surface presents references to Christie's work: the lower edge of the book is decorated with a row of book spines, each with the title of one of Christie's books (in various languages and Braille), and below that a reel of film encircles the book.Our day concluded at the event which brought us to London in the first place- the Robbie Williams concert. Oh my gosh!It has been said about this pop star who America has yet to embrace, "It’s hard to think of anyone before or since that has commanded the exact niche of British culture that Robbie Williams occupies. One of the biggest selling and most decorated artists in UK history, with a record 13 Brit Awards and 75 million album sales under his belt, he’s also something of a proud throwback – as likely to pop out a vaudevillian routine or a splash of Sinatra as he is to go full pop star wattage." What's not to love?!Our tickets were for general admission (we weren't big enough fans to splurge for the high priced seats) so we arrived early and we're so happy we did.Our linemates were true fans. Nicki, and her daughters Edie and Molly, shared with us their previous concert going experiences and led us to amazing seats, once we were allowed into the stadium. We spent the entire concert in their wonderful company... an added treat to an already beyond expectations night.This was a true pinch me moment!We had fabulous seats for an incredibly fantastic event!He began the concert by delivering an opening, tone-setting speech. “Life is tough, the world’s gone mad, but we’ve come together to have a shared experience and leave the real world behind. You need to forget about being cool and just commit.” When trying to suspend the oncoming onslaught of cold, hard reality, it helped that Williams had just descended onto the stage upside down from a giant gold rocket, wearing an astronaut outfit. What a showman.He also "took a cue from Michael Jackson who proclaimed himself the King of Pop" by proclaiming himself the King of Entertainment. After this concert, we both acknowledge that title."Tonight is my love letter to entertainment,” he declared. A boyband star turned miscreant pop hero and now a bona fide national treasure, Williams’ show is proudly cut from a different cloth to the cool, chic modern pop spectacle but no one could answer in the negative when he asks: Are you not entertained?"
We were so entertained! We flew 5,482 miles to see a performer we really only knew from 25 years ago. We arrived excited for the possibilities, with maybe a little bit of apprehension, but the first moment we walked into the stadium, we knew something unforgettable was about to happen.
When the concert concluded and the house lights came on, they blasted the theme song from Dirty Dancing, (I've Had) The Time of My Life. At that point, the masses, all 60,000, began singing in unison, "Now I've had the time of my life. No, I never felt like this before. Yes, I swear, it's the truth. And I owe it all to you…" Yes, Robbie Williams, we did have the time of our lives and we do owe all to you.
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