Audrey Flack (1931 – 2024) was the most prominent woman artist to gain recognition as a photorealist in the 1960s and 1970s. She approached the genre of still life, which for centuries had been considered unprestigious by European and North American standards, with irreverent pleasure. Leonardo’s Lady (1974) presents tokens of traditional femininity (a jeweled bubble, embroidered ribbon, pink rose, and pressed powder compact), frivolity (effervescent champagne and shiny objects), and sexuality (a ripe, dripping pear and a reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci‘s portrait of Francis I’s reputed mistress). Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Audrey Flack Leonardo’s Lady→
All Photos By Gail (Mural on June 2, 2024, After Being Tagged)
Here today, gone tomorrow – that’s often the story with the street art in Freeman Alley. No one knows how long these murals, paste-ups, or stickers will last before they’re painted over or tagged into oblivion; it’s simply the nature of the beast. Such is the case with this beautifully surreal mural, which depicts a woman under an umbrella, sipping a martini while submerged up to her chest in what appears to be a flooded New York City. Continue reading Manhattan Mural By Martin Ron→
Caryn Cast is a NYC-based artist renowned for her murals, chalk portraits, and illustrations. Her work often features whimsical portraits and animals engaged in human activities, bringing a playful and imaginative touch to urban spaces.
One of her new and notable works is the Pigeon Lady mural, installed at the subway entrance at Houston Street and East 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. This large-scale painting on paper — with its bright pink background — was adhered to the wall adjacent to the subway entrance, adding a vibrant and engaging piece of art to the city’s landscape. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Pigeon Lady Mural By Caryn Cast→
The Meeting Place statue is a prominent feature in St. Pancras International Station in London. Created by sculptor Paul Day, it was unveiled in 2007 as part of the station’s extensive refurbishment. The bronze statue stands an impressive 9 meters (approximately 30 feet) tall. Depicting a man and woman embracing in a romantic farewell or reunion, symbolizing love and connection often associated with travel, it’s also know as the Lovers Statue. Continue reading The Meeting Place Statue, St. Pancras Station, London→
