Category Archives: Art

Hey 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Choose Your Yule Log

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Mapping 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Every year, the National Geographic tantalizes cartography geeks with a selection of the year’s best published maps. The 2016 list is fascinating and wildly diverse in focus and design. I’ve shared some below, but you can view the entire list … Continue reading →

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Advice from a Caterpillar Redux

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Faithful reader, and occasionally contributor, Evan Smythe has sent these images of an amazing Alice-inspired calendar from the brilliant book designer and illustrator John Coulthart. I love the Victorian Psychedelia vibe of the eye-popping art work. Apparently the calendar is … Continue reading →

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Light Up Winter

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

If you’ve ever visited Montreal during the winter months, then you know that it can be cold, dark and dreary, but each year the Luminothérapie festival discovers new and entertaining ways to dispel the gloom and lighten up the season. … Continue reading →

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Advice From A Caterpillar

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Over the years, I’ve sold copies of a number of versions of Lewis Carroll’s masterwork Alice in Wonderland, but I’ve never owned this 1899 illustrated U.S. edition. Published by M.F. Mansfield and A. Wessels, New York, this wonderful version has 12 full-page … Continue reading →

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Enter The Void

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

h/t to Michael Pederson  

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Good Riddance 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

This year has seen so many devastating losses for the world in the arts and culture communities. A British Twitter user who only goes by the handle ChrisTheBarker has paid homage to the some of the many greats who died … Continue reading →

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Art Rules

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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