Have you ever heard the phrase, “Art begets art?” That’s the first thing I think of when I think about this book. It is one thing to write a biography of a famous person, even if it is someone you admire enough to call a “hero.” It is another thing entirely to create a piece […]
Read more "“Basquiat” – Paolo Parisi"The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida has joined in the #MuseumFromHome movement! Their offerings are really wonderful and varied with activities and learning opportunities for every member of the family. For kids, the MFA offers crafting tutorials inspired by works in their collection. For more information, follow this link… https://mfastpete.org/art-break-with-the-mfa/ For art […]
Read more "#MuseumFromHome – St. Pete MFA"My #CovidClassics post for this week features my beagle, Chip, in the role she was born to play. Frida Kahlo had a whole menagerie of animals to keep her company at her home, Casa Azul (The Blue House). However, Mr. Xolotl held a special place in Frida’s heart. Señor Xolotl was a breed of Mexican […]
Read more "My Covid Classics – #3"Welcome to my 400th blog post!!! If you have followed this blog for any amount of time, then you know that I enjoy reading books about artists. Mostly, these books come in the form of historical fiction by highly regarded authors like Tracy Chevalier and Susan Vreeland. However, it is always good to hear from […]
Read more "James Rosenquist – “Painting Below Zero”"Art institutions around the globe may be closed to visitors, but many remain open on the World Wide Web. That’s right, you can still visit some of the world’s most incredible art museums and galleries virtually without ever leaving home. Using the #MuseumFromHome hashtag, international art institutions are uniting and sharing their collections, offering learning […]
Read more "#MuseumFromHome – Orlando Museum of Art"We have been practicing social distancing for quite a while now and if you are like me, you probably need a haircut. My last haircut was on February 20th, so I am definitely looking a little shaggy around the edges. While I decide which post-apocalyptic hero will inspire my next haircut (I’m thinking either Trinity […]
Read more "My Covid Classics – #2"On April 15th, Banksy posted a few interesting images to his Instagram account. These images weren’t of little girls losing heart-shaped balloons or of bandana-wearing protesters hurling flower bouquets. These images were of stenciled rats wreaking havoc on what appeared to be someone’s home bathroom. Regardless of whether or not you are a fan, most […]
Read more "Banksy Works from Home"If you have ever visited one of Yayoi Kusama’s art installations, you know that poetry often accompanies her work. In addition to her Infinity Room environments, paintings and sculptures, Kusama writes poetry and typically includes a poem in some form in the gallery or museum setting. This week, Kusama released a poem addressing our current […]
Read more "A Message from Yayoi Kusama"Since the beginning of this hilarious new internet challenge, I have wanted to join in on the fun of recreating famous works of art at home. It only made sense that an artist/art historian would participate while in self-quarantine, but honestly, I didn’t know where to begin. Then it hit me… Frida Kahlo! I’ll admit […]
Read more "My Covid Classics – #1"A few weeks ago, the Getty Museum challenged those who were self-quarantined to recreate famous works of art at home. The museum staff suggested using works from the Getty’s extensive catalog as inspiration. The people of the world did not disappoint and thus, the #CovidClassics trend was born. I, too, have contributed to the #CovidClassics […]
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