Celebration The weighty aspects of the Coronation of King Charles III Just before the Coronation of King Charles III, we thought it would be interesting to examine one aspect of the ceremony - the valuable and historical Crown Jewels that date back hundreds of years. Image: Public Domain
Performing Arts The face behind Snow-White, the brains behind Bluetooth Hedy Lamarr was born in Vienna in 1914. An only child, Lamarr’s father, a bank director and curious man, inspired her to look at the inner workings of different machines. Lamarr could be found taking apart and reassembling her music box to understand how it operated. Image credit: m.imdb.com
Photography Meet some famous creative Australians through Hazel de Berg Today's post is mainly audio with very little visual input as you are given the chance to listen to four interviews with Max Dupain, Margaret Olley, Harry Seidler and Sidney Nolan collected by Hazel de Berg. The interviewes are made possible by the National Library of Australia and Trove.
Tribute R.B.G.—aka Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg On Friday 18 September 2020 the world lost one of the most remarkable women of these contemporary times: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Image: Portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Constance P. Beaty (news.artnet.com)
At Home At Home with the Marvellous Movie Girls - Part 2 More At Home with the Marvellous Movie Girls' works of art. We see some beautiful Moorcroft pieces owned by our Julie & learn the story of the Moorcroft vase missing for 70 years. You will also meet a fan of JFK & see a remarkable link to our earlier post on Jamie Wyeth. Image: Moorcroft vases
Tribute Vera Lynn: A National Treasure Today we remember Dame Vera Lynn, "the Forces Sweetheart" whose magical voice and messages of hope uplifted so many in the darkest days of World War 2 and beyond. Image: The Guardian
Fashion Coco Chanel – the Art of Fashion Chanel boutique at No 31 Rue Cambon in Paris was more than 50 years ago – the place where Gabrielle Chanel, better known as Coco Chanel, lived and worked for most of her life. credit: crfashionbook
Celebration Much More than a Touch of Class A special post for a special person - Elisabeth of Melbourne who is celebrating a special day today. Her age might be a secret but her sense of fashion certainly isn't.
Post Impressionism Matisse and Picasso: A Boxing Match unto Death Today we look at Picasso's creative homage to Matisse on his death in 1954, a little about their relationships with Sergei Diaghilev from Ballets Russes, and how Picasso bought movement to Cubism and Matiise brought the background to the fore.
Dogs The Dogs of Famous Artists: Picasso, Warhol, Schultz, Rockwell, Kahlo and more Enjoy some dogs owned by famous artists including: Picasso, Warhol, Schultz, Rockwell, Frida Kahlo.
Famous People The Famous Ear That Vincent’s ear was removed is not doubted especially as he presented the severed ear to an 18 year old Gabrielle Berlatier, a maid at his favourite brothel.
Famous People Activist and Artist Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918–2013) the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election
Cats Pussy Cats and Their Famous Artistic Owners Many famous artists have had their own special feline companion and many have made images of these furry friends. Showcasing some cats and their famous artistic owners plus some feline paintings. Image: Paul Klee with Bimbo and Lily (artanddesigninspiration.com)
Dogs Dogs in Life, Art and Far Beyond Most famous people including artists love dogs. Check out the dogs that have ruled my life. Plus you will also meet few famous names and their furry four legged friends.
Sculpture Auguste Rodin rodin The narrative behind the sculpture is that during the Hundred Years War (started in 1337) between France and England, King Edward III offered the citizens of Calais their freedom and that of their city in exchange for the lives of six prominent City Councillors.
Drawings I Can't Draw! Nearly everyone thinks that you have to be an expert drawer to be able to paint great pictures. But it depends greatly on the type of paintings you want to produce. Sharing a little about Ned Kelly.
