Tag Archives: André Breton

Pain and Painting

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Art for Housewives

The stars were especially bright that night. They twinkled at me so I twinkled back because I was in love walking arm in arm with the man I loved. A woman on the corner of Saint-Germain des Pres and Rue … Continue reading →

Posted in Age of Reconfiguration, art | Tagged Andrè Breton, André Breton, Bataille, Café Les Deux Magots, Dora Maar, Guernica, Jean Renoir, Lacan, misogynist, Paris, Paul Eluard, photography, Picasso, surrealism | 2 Comments

Inspiration or Appropriation?

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Art for Housewives

Paris Day 4 In the past few months I’ve come across various articles where known fashion designers have been accused of “cultural appropriation”. Below are a few examples: Shetland Islanders, known for their Nordic style fishermen’s sweaters, claim that Chanel … Continue reading →