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Pierre Roy (1880 – 1950) was an active participant in the surrealist group in Paris in the 1920s and ’30s. With its realistic rendering of ordinary objects placed in a claustrophobic, anonymous setting, The Storm (1928) typifies “the uncanny“ – a feeling often resulting from the encounter of familiar things in illogical arrangements or contexts. The term was popularized in the early 20th century by Sigmund Freud, and became a prime interest of the Surrealists.
Photographed in the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA).
Ah yes — the iconic Pink Skirt Suit worn by Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003) is one of the most memorable looks in early 2000s pop culture. This particular outfit is deeply tied to Elle’s character arc and fashion legacy. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Elle Woods Pink Suit from Legally Blonde 2→
Untitled (2007) by David Hammons is a conceptual and found-object artwork that consists of a luxurious fox fur coat defaced with spray paint. This piece is a striking example of Hammons’ ongoing critique of race, class, and the art market. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: David Hammons Untitled (Fur Coat)→
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Bob Stinson of The Replacements took a drunken detour into Dante’s Inferno, well, Stinson’s Inferno answers that question in the most gloriously unhinged way possible. This 24-page graphic novel is a punk-rock fever dream where LA’s Sunset Strip stands in for Hell, and Stinson, guided by none other than Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones (as Virgil), stumbles his way through an afterlife packed with fallen rock gods. Yes, it exists. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Stinson’s Inferno Graphic Novel→