While searching the Internet, London-based artist, Mark Leckey (b. 1964) came across an unusual photograph of a papier-mâché model of Felix the Cat surrounded by an array of strange machines. The photo was taken in 1928 at NBC’s Studios in New York, where the then-radio broadcaster was experimenting with the first television transmissions. Surrounding Felix – a cartoon character who first appeared in 1919 – was a primitive array of mechanical scanners that were used in the first attempt at transmitting pictures over the air waves. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Inflatable Felix By Mark Leckey→
Robert Watts’ Case of Eggs (with Rainbow Wax Eggs) (1964) is a sly and playful gem from the Fluxus movement — an artwork that feels as visually satisfying as it is conceptually rich. Set in a clear acrylic case, a tidy arrangement of wax eggs gleams in a spectrum of soft, sherbet-colored hues. Like much of the artist’s output, this piece teases the line between the banal and the extraordinary. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Robert Watts, Case of Eggs (With Rainbow Wax Eggs)→
The Flip Your Wig board game, released in 1964 by Milton Bradley, was a Beatles-themed game created at the height of Beatlemania. The game catered to the massive popularity of the band, especially among young fans, and featured imagery and themes tied to the Fab Four. Continue reading The Beatles’ Flip Your Wig Board Game→
In Saint Michael Triumphs Over the Devil (1468) the archangel Michael is shown defeating the devil, portrayed as a monstrous part- reptile / part-bat creature. The kneeling figureis Antoni Joan, lord of Tous, whose prayer book is open at two penitential psalms (51 and 130). This painting is the center panel of an alterpiece formerly located in the parish church of Tous, near Valenica, Spain. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Bartolome Bermejo, Saint Michael Triumphs Over The Devil→
This bronze statue of Mary Poppins that graces Leicester Square in London is a delightful tribute to one of cinema’s most iconic characters. As I stood before this whimsical rendition of the beloved nanny, memories of my childhood flooded back. I vividly recall watching the 1964 Disney film, where Julie Andrews brought Mary Poppins to life with her enchanting portrayal. I remember thinking that she was so beautiful. Continue reading Mary Poppins Statue in Leicester Square→
