I know I’ve been on a trip with my favorite traveling companion when Google Photos auto-creates a collage like this. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
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Strange Enchanted Boys
Group of Catalans in Montmartre: Pichot, Mañach, Casagemas, Brossa, Picasso, and Gener Of all the art we saw in Philadelphia – and we saw somewhere in the kajillions — this one made me want to go to Montmartre the most. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro at the Barnes Foundation.
Know When to Fold ‘Em
Japanese sculpture – Philadelphia Museum of Art In a sea of sculptures of women, gods, goddesses, and creatures, leave it to Japanese artists to give us this. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.
The Unquenchable Quest
Poster by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec It’s never too long, after returning from a trip, that I start daydreaming about a future one. Encountering this beauty on our second day, at our second museum (Philadelphia Museum of Art), made it impossible to not start that dream even before we left. (And from what I’ve read, youContinueContinue reading “The Unquenchable Quest”
Things That Can’t Be Unseen
One might question why the Barnes would put Cezanne’s still life next to Renoir’s women. Then again, one might, however reluctantly, not. More to come on disturbing things I learned about Renoir this week. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Model, Painter, Rebel
Spent the morning surrounded by the works of this force of nature, Suzanne Valadon — a much sought-after model who became an excellent painter in her own right (despite the protests of the male artists and bloated critics around her). Among other fingerprints she placed in her art (which we could discuss at great length,ContinueContinue reading “Model, Painter, Rebel”
Bienvenue a Philadelphia
Sheraton Philadephia Downtown, lobby bar/restaurant Here’s to peace, and vacations that get in the way of it. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.
More Bold Bar Choices
Urbani Cellar, Santa Cruz, CA The visuals at this place were a white elephant gift that kept on giving. At some point I need to track down the interior designer, buy them a cappuccino, and have a long conversation about what the hell they were thinking. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.
Bar Art, Cont’d
Urbani Cellar, Santa Cruz, CA Came across this wonder along the narrow walking path leading to the tented performance space where we enjoyed some local bands (after a long day of walking around college campuses with Child #2). Not to put too fine a point on it, but there weren’t, aren’t, and likely never shallContinueContinue reading “Bar Art, Cont’d”
And This House Just Ain’t No Home
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s goneIt’s not warm when she’s awayAin’t no sunshine when she’s goneAnd she’s always gone too longAnytime she’s goes awayBill Withers If you’re a regular reader, you are aware that my eldest furry resident has been angling to keep me away from all thoughts and actions in any way wanderlusty. Meanwhile,ContinueContinue reading “And This House Just Ain’t No Home”
Muttering Retreats 