Photo By Gail
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.
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Spotted in the display window of a London clothing boutique, this Barbie Doll wearing a bespoke Pink outfit and seeking shelter under a Pink Japanese Umbrella, looks to me like she was rode hard and put away wet, as the saying goes. You can see she’s got her hairbrush in hand, so obviously she’s trying to do some damage control, but wtf is up with those smudges of dirt / bruises (!) on her face? What is the message being sent here? Is no one advocating for our favorite girl? So. Many. Questions. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Boutique Window Display With Pink Barbie
Photo By Gail Worley
In Blue Umbrella 2 (1972), Alex Katz depicts Ada Katz, his wife and most iconic subject. Over the course of a collaboration between artist and sitter that stretches from the late 1950s to today, Katz has portrayed Ada in countless guises, from radiant ingénue, to preoccupied young mother, to reflective nonagenarian.
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Photographed by me on the Venice Beach Boardwalk in December 2013! Gnarly!
BMF Media is inviting the public to see the art installation they’ve designed and produced for La Roche-Posay Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society to kick off their Summer in the Shade program. The installation of dozens of suspended orange and white umbrellas is set up in the New York Flatiron Plaza North, on 23rd St. between 5th Ave. and Broadway. Continue reading La Roche-Posay Presents Summer in the Shade