Does the man or woman exist who doesn’t think that breasts are beautiful – in the abstract, or in person? You may like them small and perky, or pear-shaped and voluptuous. Perhaps you prefer them natural, or go ga-ga over ecstatically enhanced E’s. Certainly, in the privacy of our homes (or a French beach?), gazing […]
Essentials: Anything Goes in the Name of Art?
Health + Family + Relationship + Work. Essential to a good life, don’t you think? Of course, you may wish to rearrange the sequence to reflect your circumstances or values. Some of you may add in “faith” or spiritual inclination. As for myself, I would include a roof overhead and food on the table, without […]
Juicy
Sometimes all it takes is a few words. Or an hour, even if it’s filled with 140-character communications, and they wind up being smart, provocative, and playful. Last evening I hopped on Twitter, restlessly, after a long day. I was well aware that the pleasure of pondering and writing about contemporary art – my usual, […]
Work of Art? Work in Process. Episode 7 (Child’s Play).
It came to me in my sleep. Oh, it was hardly a revelation. But it was some sort of clarity. Hmm. Sleeping. Was I channeling Miles? Work of Art Episode 7 may have been titled Child’s Play, but it should have been called Infancy. And that’s the perfect metaphor to address this show in its […]
Buzz
Buzz over a celebrity engagement. Buzz over bad behavior. Buzz over a new gadget, or political scandal. Hello Levi and Bristol? Mel Gibson? The iPhone4? Mark Sanford, or maybe even Al and Tipper Gore? Buzz over our favorite television shows, like reality TV. Buzz over Erik and Miles, name calling on Work of Art. Controversy […]
Do we choose our passions?
The other evening’s episode of Work of Art has been rolling around in my mind since I saw it. And for more reasons than trying to figure out what would make the series both entertaining (ratings, ratings, ratings – to keep it on the air) and more reasonable. Let’s face it – (so-called) fine artists […]
Guerrilla Artist, Guerrilla Writer
Guerrilla Artist By her own words, artist Lavanna Martin stares at people. At times she refers to herself as a “Guerrilla Artist,” setting up in one of several local coffee shops in Austin, Texas. A possible subject of interest catches her attention, and she creates a quick portrait – a sketch or painting – achieving […]
Painting Over
Our walls, ourselves, our children.
Du vin… pour une vie sexuelle plus épanouie ?
Les femmes qui boivent du vin auraient une vie sexuelle plus épanouie English version / version anglaise © D A Wolf Les femmes s’épanouissent sous l’influence de l’alcool ? Quelle nouvelle ! Comme si on ne le savait pas ? Voici l’article qui apparaît sur yahoo.fr, grâce à Zigonet… Et quel vin préférez-vous pour une […]
The Art of Mad Men: Morning After Musings
After enjoying the Season 3 opener of AMC TV’s award-winning drama, Mad Men, I was pleased to note a few things I hadn’t expected. Viewers are plunged into revelations concerning key characters as they continue to act out hidden agendas that foster lies, deception, and infidelity. We are offered greater insight into the psychological make-up […]