He comes over as any true believer does, and reminds me of those who say that their dog could never have bitten anyone in such a way despite the evidence of all that blood.
Sewell does not have the right or authority to bestow forgiveness on Blunt on behalf of the nation. How will Britain ever know the level of damage that Blunt did by giving many thousands of confidential documents to the Soviets.
Brian Sewel sums up so much of the core of England and the rot at its center after the war. Cultured, privileged and entitled as he was and he certainly knew what he was about, but ultimately venal, nebulous and without substance.
Have you watched any of this series of interviews? Sewell did not grow up "privileged" at all and his measure of art was far from being "without substance".
What more proof do you need? Blunt confessed to espionage. Not sure when this interview was recorded, but it seems likely based on the age of Sewell that it was after Blunt had confessed. It amazes me someone as smart as these people are can not see the danger of what Blunt and people like him did. It really just goes to show how arrogant and self important they are and on how little they value common people's lives.
A pathetically weak defence by a friend with an obvious bias. And fundamentally dishonest, since Blunt made a full confession of his crimes (for which he was given immunity from prosecution).
BRIAN SEWELL SHOULD JUST ADMIT THAT ANTHONY BLUNT WAS A TRAITOR AND STOP DEFENDING HIM BECAUSE HE WAS A FELLOW ART CRITIQUE . IT'S ALWAYS THESE PEOPLE WHO LOOK OUT FOR THEIR FRIENDS FROM THE SAME CIRCLE OF LIFE .
I've always liked Brian Sewell, but his naivety in this interview is breathtaking.
He comes over as any true believer does, and reminds me of those who say that their dog could never have bitten anyone in such a way despite the evidence of all that blood.
Sewell does not have the right or authority to bestow forgiveness on Blunt on behalf of the nation. How will Britain ever know the level of damage that Blunt did by giving many thousands of confidential documents to the Soviets.
Sewell’s attitudes are exactly why the Cambridge Five got away with treachery.
Yep, Blunt was clearly an awfull person as was Sewell
Just because Blunt enjoyed respected and appreciated pretty things does not forgive him
Accomplishments ? Anyone could answer that in 1 word... TRAITOR
Brian Sewel sums up so much of the core of England and the rot at its center after the war. Cultured, privileged and entitled as he was and he certainly knew what he was about, but ultimately venal, nebulous and without substance.
Great comment, and true... oh so true.
Have you watched any of this series of interviews? Sewell did not grow up "privileged" at all and his measure of art was far from being "without substance".
You clearly know nothing of this man.
Adolf did some absolutely delightful pictures dear boy, especially in gouache and watercolour! Such a sweet and sensitive man!
What more proof do you need?
Blunt confessed to espionage.
Not sure when this interview was recorded, but it seems likely based on the age of Sewell that it was after Blunt had confessed.
It amazes me someone as smart as these people are can not see the danger of what Blunt and people like him did.
It really just goes to show how arrogant and self important they are and on how little they value common people's lives.
"How little they value common people's lives."
You know what's a solution to that? Communism. xD
A pathetically weak defence by a friend with an obvious bias. And fundamentally dishonest, since Blunt made a full confession of his crimes (for which he was given immunity from prosecution).
BRIAN SEWELL SHOULD JUST ADMIT THAT ANTHONY BLUNT WAS A TRAITOR AND STOP DEFENDING HIM BECAUSE HE WAS A FELLOW ART CRITIQUE . IT'S ALWAYS THESE PEOPLE WHO LOOK OUT FOR THEIR FRIENDS FROM THE SAME CIRCLE OF LIFE .
Agreed, he was, however, more than a fellow art critic. A fellow fellow…