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The Dame is probably in of a bit of a state today as both she and her work are part funded by big-government, something our new found leader is sworn to abolish or worse.

Apart from providing barge-space to the illuminatii of the bigger art world, Max Couper appears to be a worker in multi-media with a special interest in sheet steel. A number of constructions of this sort are on show, including a large table, a sliding door and a contraption. He also collects bits and pieces from boats so there are lots of shackles, sheaves, chains and bolts tucked away in odd corners. Does the occasional opera and still displays a dress that was once worn by that other dame, The Dame Judi. Builds barge gardens, suitable for barge barbies in the summer. And builds connections with the community. All in all, rather an interesting venture. We shall visit from time to time to see how he gets on. http://www.coupercollection.org.uk/.

Penetrated a little way into the nearby Royal College of Art sculpture department, the doors of which were not protected by key card or entry phone. Must report them to the health and safety gang. Sadly, BH was lagging behind a bit and she got nabbed by a trusty, at which point we were ejected. So we did not get to see much of what young sculpture students get up to, although it did appear to involve lots of power tools, plywood and paint. Told to come back for their June show.