Category Archives: Art Narratives

Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Art for Housewives

Transitions tend to be stressful. But the geo-political changes going on right now are extreme, heartbreaking, and overwhelming. And very, very spooky. Today is International Women’s Day. Here in Italy, it’s customary to give a sprig of mimosa to female … Continue reading →

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Evolution & Decadence 2

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Art for Housewives

If you could really use a time machine to go back to the past, would you? Not me. Just how much would I have in common with someone, for example, from the 1800s? Just how out of place would I … Continue reading →

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Mythological Makeovers

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Just because a man needs you doesn’t mean that he loves you. Ariadne was the daughter of the Cretan king, Minos. Like most men of wealth and power, Minos was greedy. When sent a beautiful white bull from the sea … Continue reading →

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Jane’s Rope No. 4

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Swingers in the Jungle Marianne North (1830-1890), Jane’s friend, was a botanist and artist. But, when health problems prohibited her from travelling, Jane offered to swing around the jungle to collect plants specimens for her. In her haste to help … Continue reading →

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Rope Story No. 3

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Art for Housewives

How the Futurist used his Rope: Giacomo Balla (1871-1958) was only nine years old when his dad died. His mom now had to fight to survive. Nevertheless, she made her son’s education a priority. Monuments should be made world wide … Continue reading →

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