Julian Barnes: ‘Art doesn’t just capture the thrill of life ... sometimes it is that thrill’
added 11 years ago from theguardian.com to News
When Julian Barnes was growing up, going to a gallery felt like an obligation. Then he discovered modernism, with its slicings, whirls and brainy grids. Later, realism seemed just as fascinating and truthful. He reflects on a life looking at artSome yea...