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[Ophelia in Art] #7: Ophelia by Artur Grottger, 1865

Posted on March 25, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by Artur Grottger, 1865:

Ophelia by Artur Grottger, 1865

Daily Diversion #374: Diane Arbus

Posted on March 22, 2017 by maedez

I enjoyed this book so much that I bought a copy.

Diane Arbus: Portrait of a Photographer by Arthur Lubow

[Ophelia in Art] #6: Ophelia by Frances MacDonald

Posted on March 19, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by Frances MacDonald, 1898:

Ophelia by Frances MacDonald, 1898

Off-topic Post: The 100 Years Show (2015)

Posted on March 16, 2017 by maedez

The 100 Years Show (2015) is a charming, sweet, and inspiring documentary short about Cuban-American artist Carmen Herrera. Her work is extraordinary.

Just as intriguing?

Her life story and glacial climb to prominence in the art world. (She turned 99 during filming of the documentary.) Oh, and a work ethic that puts us all to shame.

The 100 Years Show (2015):

Directed by: Alison Klayman
Starring: Carmen Herrera
Runtime: 30 minutes
Release Date: January 2017

The film is currently streaming on Netflix (USA).

[Ophelia in Art] #2: Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1910

Posted on February 28, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1910:

Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1910

Happy Birthday, Edward Gorey!

Posted on February 22, 2017 by maedez

Edward Gorey was born on 22 February 1925:

Edward Gorey Quote

[Ophelia in Art] #1: Ophelia by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, 1908

Posted on February 21, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, 1908:

Ophelia by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, 1908

[Writers in Art] William Butler Yeats

Posted on February 14, 2017 by maedez

I’m sharing this (again?), because W. B. Yeats is on my mind today.

William Butler Yeats by John Singer Sargent, 1908

Tea in Art: A Cup of Tea by Lilian Westcott Hale, 1909

Posted on February 6, 2017 by maedez

A Cup of Tea by Lilian Westcott Hale for Collier’s Magazine, 1909:

A Cup of Tea by Lilian Westcott Hale, 1909.

I wish I could spend today drinking tea and reading books about awesome women. Alas!

Welcome, February!

Posted on February 1, 2017 by maedez

Février by Eugène Grasset, 1896:

Fevrier by Eugene Grasset, 1896

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!