Category Archives: Beauty

Imprinting

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Art for Housewives

My daughter’s selfie of us taken at the hospital. Not even pain can silence the aesthete within her. ο εστέτ μέσα δεν κοιμάται ποτέ (foto by Chiara Pilar © )

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The French Door

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Although they’re called “French” doors, they actually orginated in Greece and Italy. But in the 17th cen, France, inspirted by their victories in the Italian wars, appropriated them as their own. The glass permits light to travel so they are … Continue reading →

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Cin cin Brin

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Art for Housewives

for Pina Today I wanted to glow and make my life photogenic. So I bounced to the bar at my neighborhood park for an aperitif. Since I was alone, I took a book. You know, an old woman drinking Campari … Continue reading →

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Vesuvian Sparks

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Art for Housewives

Beauty is my favorite medicine. And, as I’ve been feeling grated and all zested out, my daughter and I went to see the current exhibition at Rome’s Scuderie del Quirinale. The exhibition, “Napoli Ottocento”, focuses on 19th century Naples and … Continue reading →

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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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