Category Archives: Art

Doors of Ghent

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Front doors, as points of transit between public and private spaces, assume some of the qualities of each sphere.  And if one were to anthropomorphize a house while the windows would be the eyes the door would be … Continue reading →

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Bronze Is Not the Most Durable of Monuments

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Near three months, without excepting the holy season of Lent, were consumed in skirmishes and preparations, before the Latins were ready or resolved for a general assault. The land fortifications had been found impregnable; and the … Continue reading →

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Art and Architecture Du Jour: The Broad Museum, Los Angeles

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Billionaire real estate developer and arts philanthropist Eli Broad has opened a new museum in downtown Los Angeles for his contemporary art collection. I got a chance to check it out on my Xmas vacation.

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The Genius of Neon Park

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: The Art of Neon Park, Last Gasp 2001 Because of his famous record covers for Zappa and Little Feat, among others, I have been aware of Neon Park since childhood, but until I stumbled … Continue reading →

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Don’t Go To College, Create Your Own For $4,000

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: One of the most fascinating spectacles of 2015 was the hilarious and horrifying student protests across American universities. The Red Guard hysteria spread from one campus to another with a voraciousness that would make the Bubonic plague jealous: Mizzou, … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge.

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Why Wasn’t I Invited?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Dita knows how to throw a tea party. Photo stolen from her FB page. Related Ms. Von Teese was previously our pick for Naked Lady of the Week. The photo above was shot in the penthouse of Los … Continue reading →

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Virtual Art Gallery Du Jour: Umberto Brunelleschi

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Please enjoy these erotic illustrations by the Italian artist Umberto Brunelleschi. Related I’ve previously featured galleries of art by Ivan Aivazovsky, Gerda Wegener, Steve Ditko, Dan DeCarlo, and portraits of reclining female nudes.

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Amor Para Siempre

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Yes, But Will It Make Me Inspect My Vomit For the Meaning of Life?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: From the introduction to an interview with a Brooklyn playwright: This is what sets her apart from the great percentage of the theater’s current pack of trust-fund scribes and fake-hot-button playwrights — Callaghan speaks straight to the core … Continue reading →

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