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Modern Art Monday Presents: René Magritte, Time Transfixed

Time Transfixed
Photo By Gail

Surrealism was identified by its proponents as a way of reuniting the conscious and unconscious realms of experience so that the world of dream and fantasy could be joined to the everyday rational world — or what one critic called “an absolute reality, a surreality.” René Magritte accomplished this by merging dreamlike imagery and naturalistic detail, as in his iconic canvas Time Transfixed (1938).
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Art Nouveau Fireplace and Mantel Piece

Art Deco Fireplace Front
Photos By Gail

Attributed to Jean-Désiré Muller (French, 18771952), this fireplace is made of stoneware, a dense ceramic body that is highly durable. Its strong, sculptural design reflects the popularity of the Art Nouveau style in the years around 1900, when the fireplace was produced.
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Zombie Clock!

Zombie Clock

Hey Zombie Kids, What time is it? Yes, it’s time to Eat Some Brains with this crazy new Zombie Clock! This sculpted 3D clock featuring a zombie gnawing on a brain is perfect for zombie lovers, dead or alive.

Sculpted Mantel Clock featuring a Zombie Eating a Brain Details:

  • Handcrafted with amazing details – a truly artisan piece
  • Quartz movement – accurate to +/- 1 second per day
  • Unique: No two are exactly alike – paint details may vary as these are hand painted
  • Material: Tough urethane resin
  • Requires Just One (1) AA battery (not included)
  • Made in USA – Handcrafted by local artisans
  • Design: Odd Art Fabrications
  • Size: 7-1/2″ x 7-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ (19.1 cm x 19.7 cm x 6.4 cm)

Priced at just $39.95, Buy it now at This Link (Sadly, this product has been discontinued).