BAROQUE

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There is an interesting exhibition of Baroque at the V&A at the moment. Ordinarily, Bernini's St. Teresa is really as close as I get to appreciating baroque art but I have to admit that if you ignore the over-the-top mirrors and carriages, there are some little gems, like the imperfect pearl and the little wax model of the theatre of death. And what's more, since most other people avoid Baroque too, it's a really peaceful exhibition where you can actually look at things properly without all the jostling of the throngs.