Tag Archives: Paris

Droit d’image

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Art for Housewives

The French have a not so photogenic privacy law that prohibits you from photographing anyone, even in a public place, without their written permission.  Had the law been activated before 1970, we would not have had the pleasure of seeing … Continue reading →

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Exercises in Style

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Art for Housewives

He had a degree in  philosophy.  However, Raymond Queneau is known as a writer.  For awhile, he hung out with the Surrealists but questioned their fixation with the subconscious since he preferred mathematics and rational reasoning. Queneau’s best known work … Continue reading →

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Coco Chanel

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Art for Housewives

Undoubtedly, Coco Chanel is known for her elegance, personal mystique and glamorous lifestyle. But, as with Dorian Gray, just how photogenic is a hedonist? Gabrielle Chanel’s mother died when she was twelve. Her father abandoned her and her sisters at … Continue reading →

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Truffles and Toulouse-Lautrec

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Art for Housewives

A truly beautiful person is one who is good at discovering beauty. Daisaku Ikeda For my birthday, on my FB timeline Franca posted a Daisaku Ikeda essay entitled “The Flowering of Creative Life Force”.  One phrase in particular really struck … 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 →

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