-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- Mojca Kodric on CARLEY
- Katie on INSPIRED BY FURS–A PARIS GRAPHIC REVERIE 103 YEARS OLD!
- Darrell Kobza on WHEN OCEANS WERE DEEP–PASSENGER SHIPS ON THE ATLANTIC
- Cheryl on TORONTO’S NUIT BLANCHE and ART AS A PARTY!!
- PAUL SCHOFIELD DESIGN on THE PERFECT SOFA–VERY MUCH A MATTER OF TOUCH!
Archives
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
Categories
Meta
Follow Blog via Email
Monthly Archives: November 2014
WAY DOWN YONDER: A NEW DAY ON OLD TURF
We recently did some work with the R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport, Louisiana. This, we have found to our delight, is a remarkable collection of American and European painting, sculpture, decorative art, vintage graphic art and vintage books (historical … Continue reading
Posted in Art Deco Posters&Graphics, Art Nouveau/Belle Époque Posters&Graphics, Current Events, Illustration Art, Illustrators, Poster&Graphic Art, Poster&Graphic Artists
Tagged Elvis Presley, KWKH Shreveport Radio, Libis Libiszewski, Pal, Pierre Monnerat, R.W. Norton Art Gallery, ROCKABILLY, Vintage radio posters
Leave a comment
NOTHING SKETCHY ABOUT THE SKETCH
The British periodical known as The Sketch (1893-1959) took upon itself the project of showing “aristocracy” in a positive light. In addition to its coverage of expensive events and pampered heirs and heiresses, it was able to attract illustrators and–most … Continue reading
MICHELANGELO AT THE AGO–RE-CHARGING THE SENSE OF RENAISSANCE MAN
The Art Gallery of Ontario has transported the opportunity to display a few dozen drawings by Michelangelo into a most stimulating embrace of the ancient-god-like artist’s enduring significance. Its exhibition strategy boldly maintains the parity of that giant’s architectural projects … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Fine Art
Tagged architecture, Art Gallery of Ontario, Auguste Rodin, drawing, Michelangelo, Renaissance art, sculpture
Leave a comment
THE SPECIAL MOMENT IN VIEW IN VINTAGE FORTUNE MAGAZINES
Back for a closer look at the design package that kicked off this blogsite (on September 3, 2012), we’re especially drawn to an ad (from the January, 1931 issue) for office furniture. The furniture itself is totally lacklustre. But the … Continue reading