05
Oct
Having previously reviewed Peter Jamieson-Sinclair's excellent Caravaggio-based exhibition, David Simper was keen to see the work produced to the concept of Cleopatra's Pearl Earring. He took the service 61 bus down to Hive Arts for the exhibition launch. This exhibition is under-pinned by the story of a bet between Queen Cleopatra of Egypt (last of the Ptolemies) and her lover, Roman general and statesman Mark Anthony, who could throw the most lavish feast. Cleopatra won by dissolving a priceless pearl in vinegar and drinking it. The question of what happened to the other pearl is the kick off point for…