Coffee & Music: A Non-Linear Journey from London to Perugia & Back

Walking around the the historic centre of the Medieval city of Perugia in July 2026, I looked up to see a faded, textured mural depicting a surreal fusion; a fragmented, elegant black figure in profile and the iconic Bialetti Moka coffee with what appears to be a stove-top flame beneath it. The coffee pot handle … Read more

Bar Italia through the ages

I’ve been going to Bar Italia in Soho since the 1980s. It’s an iconic cafe that has been family run since 1949. Bar Italia holds a special place in my heart; I’ve been there countless times either on my own or with friends and family.  I had a solo exhibition there in 2013 and as … Read more