Category Archives: Art

Stages of the Reader

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Another Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

On February 14, Americans celebrate love and friendship by exchanging cards, flowers, and candy. Although the origins of Valentine’s Day are murky, ancient Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia, a spring festival, on the fifteenth of February. Like so many holidays, … Continue reading →

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Books Are The Muse

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Over the years, I’ve been intrigued by the renowned photographer Mary Ellen Bartley’s use of books and libraries in her work. Bartley is known for her photographs exploring the tactile and formal qualities of the printed book, and its potential … Continue reading →

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Evil Books

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Life Lingers On Blank Pages

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to TBTP know that I am a huge admirer of the Spanish street art collective known as Luz Interruptus. They recently completed this extraordinary installation for the first International Festival of Light at the beautiful Plaza Mayor in … Continue reading →

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Covers and Sleeves

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Over the years, I have shared some posts about the mesmerizing animations from German graphic designer Henning M. Lederer. I recently stumbled upon this fabulous video of his work titled “Books & Sleeves.” The intriguing film is a  compilation of … Continue reading →

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If you see one coming, you should run

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Aa a child I was fascinated by the old European Jewish tales of the Golem. When I visited Prague just after the Velvet Revolution, I had the opportunity to walk the streets of the ancient Ghetto and see the places … Continue reading →

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I have passport envy

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmès launched the new Belgian passport. A document that is even more secure thanks to new security and personalization techniques. The new Belgian passport will also be recognizable thanks to … Continue reading →

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Books of the Year

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Observe Everything

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

I was deeply moved by the wonderful animated video below of “The Mushroom Hunters” by Neil Gaiman, read by Amanda Palmer with music by Jherek Bischoof. Science, as you know, my little one, is the study of the nature and behaviour of … Continue reading →

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