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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
History Repeats Itself
h/t Tom Gauld
when the light finally came
Ada Limón’s poem “We Are Surprised”— Now, we take the moon into the middle of our brains so we look like roadside stray cats with bright flashlight-white eyes in our faces, but no real ideas of when or where to … Continue reading
National Parks
I am a huge fan of national parks. In my travels I have been fortunate to visit quite a few. While some of my favorites are here in North America, I have spent time in some spectacular parks as far … Continue reading
Stretching Your Imagination
Felix Semper ‘s sculptures are made entirely of paper . He spends months creating such a work of art. Semper uses thousands of loose sheets for every sculpture. When he lost his company and went bankrupt in 2008, he decided … Continue reading
Taking Flight
One of the immense pleasures that the city of Philadelphia offers is its myriad of murals. Along with a prolific cadre of street artists, Philly is also home to the amazing Philadelphia Mural Arts Program which sponsors fantastic paintings all … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged Philadelphia, Philadelphia mural arts, Street Art
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For the sake of a single poem, you must see many cities
Rainer Maria Rilke // “Ah, poems amount to so little when you write them too early in your life. You ought to wait and gather sense and sweetness for a whole lifetime, and a long one if possible, and then, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Writing
Tagged Austria, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Poetry, Poets, Prague, Rainer Maria Rilke
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Touched by the Devil
I have long been fascinated by the astounding paintings of the Dutch master of the grotesque Hieronymus Bosch. The documentary (below) Hieronymus Bosch: Touched by the Devil takes a deep dive into his phantasmagorical paintings and his life. In 2016, the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, History, Museums
Tagged Hieronymus Bosch, Netherlands, Painting
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Sandwich of Horror
NB: If the H.P. Lovecraft video fails to launch please click here .
Posted in Art, Books, Film, USA, Writing
Tagged H. P. Lovecraft, horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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It’s Decorative Gourd Season
Here in North America folks tend to go a bit overboard with seasonal decorations. An important mainstay is the carved pumpkin. In the video below, professional pumpkin carver, James Hall, runs through 13 different levels of pumpkin carving, from the … Continue reading
