Tag Archives: Man Ray

Lee Miller

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Art for Housewives

One hot morning in July of 1937, I woke up needing to hug a tree. So Hugh suggested we drive to Mougins for a brief vacation because that area of the Côte d’Azur was full of pines, olives, and cypress … Continue reading →

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Kiki de Montparnasse

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Art for Housewives

It had been a while since we’d walked together in the moonlight. So, hand in hand, Hugh and I took a stroll around Montparnasse. We wound up at Le Jockey Bar where Kiki de Montparnasse was singing “La Haut Sur … Continue reading →

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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 →