Category Archives: Art Narratives

Ekphrastic: Lawrence & Jayne

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Art for Housewives

The 1950s was a period of cultural evolution and modification. The Second World War had modified many beliefs related to the meaning of life. And for many, life became exceeding existential. Lawrence Ferlinghetti (1919-2021), poet, publisher, and activist, was born … Continue reading →

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Selfies

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Cynthia Korzekwa  © reblogged from Frida Kahlo Wears Huipiles, 5 july 2018

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Frida & Miyako Ishiuchi

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Art for Housewives

For JOY who brings joy! This post originally appeared on my blog Frida Kahlo Wears Huipiles that’s now dormant. Before I close Frida down completely, I will be sharing parts of the blog here. Japanese artist Miyako Ishiuchi takes photographs … Continue reading →

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Frida Kahlo Wears Huipiles

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Art for Housewives

For several years, I kept the blog Frida Kahlo Wears Huipiles. But, as part of my “Let’s Make Life Easier” Mission, I gave up the domain. To keep from losing all my Frida posts, I will periodically reblog them here.

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Gotta Match?

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Have you noticed how many angry people are running around out there? Sometimes I feel like I’m surrounded by firecrackers just looking for a match. I do wish people would stop waving their wicks in front of my face as … Continue reading →

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