Category Archives: People

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Katherine Anne Porter

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Art for Housewives

Katherine Anne Porter was born in Texas in 1890. Her mother died when she was just a child and her father, overwhelmed, dumped his daughter on relatives. So it’s not surprising that Katherine did her best to run away from … Continue reading →

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Picamaar

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Art for Housewives

If there ever was an example of a woman who lost herself to a man, it’s that of Dora Maar. She was an established and respected photographer when she met Picasso. But Picasso, unable to compete with her ability as … Continue reading →

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About Eleanor Roosevelt

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Art for Housewives

“Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady” by Susan Quinn. This book describes the relationship that Eleanor Roosevelt had with the journalist Lorena Hickok. It’s a story about sharing. And about the need to be loved. … Continue reading →

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Lynching Postcards

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Art for Housewives

Make the world a better place…help someone love themselves. -30-   Related: The Life of Toni Morrison documentary (2015) youtube video + Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit + Lyrics and story behind Strange Fruit + NSFW: AMERICAN TERRORISM… LYNCHING POSTCARDS  +America’s … Continue reading →

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Oreste Fernando Nannetti

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Art for Housewives

Volterra Psychiatric Hospital c. 1986 Many years ago, while still living in Maremma, a friend of mine took me to visit the abandoned mental hospital at Volterra closed since 1979 thanks to the Basaglia Law. The law recognized the need … Continue reading →

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