***This series highlights the similarities between art historical figures and their modern-day pop culture counterparts. Part 2 features a closer look at Queen Esther and Princess Leia.*** I love the phrase “self-rescuing princess.” There are hundreds of stories that center around a damsel in distress or a princess awakened by a kiss or some chick […]
Read more "Strong.Female.Lead. – Part 2 – Queen Esther & Princess Leia"Last night I attended the opening of the Geek Out! Art Show at Dandelion Community Cafe in Orlando, FL. One of the things I love about Orlando’s art community is the prevalence of nontraditional gallery spaces and, more specifically, Dandelion Community Cafe. Not only do they host themed art shows all year long featuring local […]
Read more "Geek Out! Art Show"I’m keeping New Art Week rolling with this lil’ guy inspired by the highly debated Porgs in the upcoming Star Wars film, “The Last Jedi.” The film won’t be released until next month and the presence of Porgs in early marketing (children’s books, plush, the film’s most recent trailer, a photo in Entertainment Weekly, etc.) […]
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The Wandering Art Historian 