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The Broken Column

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Originally posted on Defeating Pain:
Art can be something you do to express yourself, or something you view to move your soul. Art has always been a passion of mine, I love viewing art, and I used to draw much…

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Frida Kahlo: What’s in Her Closet?

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Originally posted on Lisa's History Room:
From ABC News/Univision Frida Kahlo’s Closet is Opened After 58 Years Frida Kahlo, wearing Chinese pajamas, is seen smoking after a 1946 operation. “Imagine being in Frida Kahlo‘s childhood home and opening up…

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Irini Gonou and magical writing.

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Art for Housewives

It’s been awhile since I’ve blog due to my daughter’s knee injury and the breakdown of my modem.  Hopefully, my blog will pick up some animation now!  Last year I had been presented the possibility of teaching a workshop in … Continue reading →

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Geta Bratescu’s conceptual scraps and Hari Kuyo’s broken needles

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Artist Geta Brătescu is considered one of the most important figures in the Romanian avant-garde of the 1960s and 1970s.  She studied art and literature but was forced to quit her studies. Born in 1926, she made art for years before … Continue reading →

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Lee Godie and the need for transformation

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Art for Housewives

This post is dedicated to my friend, Rudy, who, long before Amelie,  recognized the magic of photo booth photos. This is Lee Godie.  Lee was born  in Chicago in 1908. Eventually, she married and had 3 children.  But her marriage … Continue reading →

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