Artwork: Sadie Barnette’s Photo Bar From Signage at The Met (Photo By Gail)
To all of the Moms and Pet Moms in my readership, I would like to wish you a lovely Mother’s Day! If you’re not a Mom yourself, but you’re lucky enough to have your Mom still here on the planet, don’t forget at least give her a call!
Kentucky Derby By Leroy Neiman
This article delves into the artistic legacy of LeRoy Neiman, highlighting his unique approach to sports art, particularly his vivid, dynamic depictions of the Kentucky Derby. Known for his use of bold colors and a sense of movement, Neiman’s work captures the essence of various sporting events with a focus on the social and cultural dimensions they encompass.
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Photos By Gail
The Poured Armchair (1964) is a notable piece of furniture designed by Gunnar Aagaard Andersen, a Danish artist and designer known for his innovative approach to materials and forms. The chair is a prime example of the experimental and boundary-pushing design aesthetic prevalent in mid-20th century Scandinavian design.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Poured Armchair By Gunnar Aagaard Andersen
Photo By Gail
“I want to be the painter of my country,“ artist Tarsila do Amaral (1886 – 1973) declared in 1923, at a moment when Brazilian artists and writers were actively developing a new, homegrown modernism. With his undulating planes, suggesting land, water, and sky, and a human-like cactus, The Moon (1928) offers the artist’s vision of a Brazilian landscape. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Tarsila do Amaral, The Moon
Modular Man Illustration Circa 1955 (Photo By Gail)
In 1945, the architect Le Corbusier (born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret) introduced the Modulor, a proportional system for design intended to function as “a harmonious measure to the human scale” and illustrated by a 5-foot-9-inches tall silhouette, drawn in an active posture with one arm raised.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Le Corbusier, The Modulor Man