Chasing the Dragon by Matthew Cusick I've been so suspicious and weary of Modern art that I think I'm a little negligent when it comes to discovering and appreaciating contemporary artists. I recently discovered the amazing work of American artist Matthew Cusick through The Jealous Curator. The Rachel's Wave Many Rivers I love collages and I love maps, so how can I not love this? All...
Granted, nobody wants to be labeled a mutant, but I think we all want to have superpowers. If I could choose among the X-Men, there are two that really appeal to me: Angel and Pyro. Angel has big wings that allow him to fly. That's an invaluable asset for any superhero and it seems to be something very liberating. Pyro can manipulate fire, which...
The Duet by Karl the Elder Schweninger If you liked Pride and Prejudice, Emma is the book for you. For starters, Emma's plot has so much potential. Emma is young, pretty, clever and rich. Oh, and she also likes to play God, which means she is one of those annoying matchmakers. She needs a companion now that her governess got married and left her house....
Jeanne Samary - Auguste RenoirSource A little bit of history Date: 1877 Located in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, Russia. The woman portrayed in the picture is Jeanne Samary, a very famous actress who worked in the Comédie Française. She posed for many paintings and was admired for her beauty. In this painting she is in her 20’s. When hearing about her death...
As promised, here's my follow-up post on Keaton. To check the previous one, click here. Source Buster Keaton was not only a great actor and film-maker from the silent movie era, but also a very interesting person. Here’s some interesting information about him: 1) It was Houdini who gave him the nickname “Buster”. When Keaton was a child he fell from a flight...
Source A couple of weeks ago I shared my tips on how to read more often and tip number 3 was avoid distractions. The biggest distraction source in my life is the internet. If you face the same problem - spending hours and hours just browsing you tube, pinterest and funny websites - here are some organizational tips that I use to stay...
