Category Archives: Art

Virtual Art Gallery Du Jour: Dan DeCarlo

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Artist Dan DeCarlo is most known for modernizing the look and developing the house style of Archie comics, as well being the creator of Josie and Pussycats and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. During his freelance years in the … Continue reading →

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Eyesore Du Jour: National Museum of Australia

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Last weekend, frequent UR commenter Tex and I decided to hit two iconic Canberra museums: The National Museum of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia. The latter is a traditional museum, with paintings and sculptures and … Continue reading →

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“Finding Vivian Maier” (2014)

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Out on DVD this week is this documentary (which I was lucky enough to catch with Paleo Retiree at the IFC Center) about the photographer and Internet phenom that I thought was enjoyable if unsatisfying. For those who don’t … Continue reading →

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Art Du Jour

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Strength” from the Visconti-Sforza tarot, c.1442-1447.

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Virtual Art Gallery Du Jour: Steve Ditko

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve been enjoying this biography of Steve Ditko which also contains a healthy survey of his work. Check out this trippy, psychedelic sampling of some of his comic covers and art from the late 50s and 60s. Fabrizio … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Dita Von Teese

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As this post alluded to, I recently saw the documentary BETTIE PAGE REVEALS ALL, so I’ve been in a pin-up mood recently. (OK, so I’m always in a pin-up mood.) The documentary made me appreciate how, in this … Continue reading →

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NYC Notes, Part 3: The Cloisters at Fort Tryon Park

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: One of my favorite places during my New York City trip last month was The Cloisters, a medieval art museum run by the The Met located in northern Manhattan. Nestled in a sprawling park that abuts Washington Heights … Continue reading →

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Today’s Lunchtime Reading: Christopher Alexander v. Peter Eisenman

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via Paleo Retiree, a legendary debate between Christopher Alexander (pictured above, left) and Peter Eisenman (right) from 1982 at the Harvard Graduate School of Design on traditional v. postmodern architecture. CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER: The thing that strikes me about … Continue reading →

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Elvgren Du Jour

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Happy Fourth of July, everyone. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Art Du Jour (Independence Day Edition)

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: William T. Ranney, Washington Rallying the Americans at the Battle of Princeton (1848) Wishing all UR readers and bloggers a happy, festive and pleasant Fourth of July.

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