Aubrey Beardsley, “The Death of Pierrot” (1896)
The clown’s passing is not unremarkable. “The thinness of [Beardsley’s] tragically elegant lines suggest the breaking off of everything”...
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Exhibition: “Bouquets,” French Still-Life Painting from Chardin to Matisse
“Bouquets” runs from October 26, 2014 to February 8, 2015 at the Dallas Museum of Art. 1. That morning, the job interview did not happen. I was misl...
Maiko Shioda, “let me dream”
With thanks to Mark Alonzo and Coco Rico Sharing one’s dreams is very risky. It could be interpreted as an act of incredible shamelessness or bravery. Ma...
George Romney, “Young Man with a Flute”
The cutest and saddest thing happened while I was staring at this. Some little girl was being led by her Dad past this painting. She slowed a bit and attempted ...
Coco Rico, “Te Cantare Mis Recuerdos” (I Will Sing You My Memories)
The best art comes from the heart. Coco isn’t shy about saying “this is what I meant” when talking about her work. It’s not because she ...