Category Archives: Art

The Atlas Obscura…don’t get lost there

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

 Welcome to the Atlas Obscura, a compendium of this age’s wonders, curiosities, and esoterica. The Atlas Obscura is a collaborative project with the goal of cataloging all of the singular, eccentric, bizarre, fantastical, and strange out-of-the-way places that get left … Continue reading →

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Pushing the Envelope in Poland

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Art gallery owners in Poznan, Poland are facing jail-time over an enormous banner outside of their gallery advertising an upcoming show titled “Abnormal Nudes”. The huge poster features a nude Minnie Mouse sprawled under a giant Nazi swastika. The banner … Continue reading →

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Why Not Armenia ?

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

This post was sent to us by Nellie Malkhassyan of Yerevan, Armenia. Nellie is a travel guide, consultant and specialist on Armenian travel and culture.    I am pleased to invite you to visit Armenia and discover fully the hidden … Continue reading →

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Tunnel Vision

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

 The following post was provided by artist Laura Davidson. Her brilliant books can be found in private collections throughout the United States and the world. This year she was invited to participate in the International Biennale for Artist’s Books and … Continue reading →

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Time Is Running Out

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

  Time is running out to catch the exciting Spring exhibition at the Artists’ House Gallery in Old City, Philadelphia. The gallery, located at 57 N. Second Street in the middle of America’s “most historic square mile”, features the work … Continue reading →

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Is It Art or Vandalism ?

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

I have been chided more than once this past year for my posts on “Street Art”. Some readers see only vandalism where others see radically independent artists at work. Now, thanks to contributor Evan Smythe we have a clear graphic … Continue reading →

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