Category Archives: Art

Nuts to novels

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

 

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I met a traveller from an antique land

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Ozymandias, 2017 by Alasdair Gray (1934-2019)  

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Making of an Icon

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Kafka: Making of an Icon is an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka’s death and celebrating not only Kafka’s achievements and creativity, but also his continuing inspiration for new literary, theatrical and artistic creations around the world. After … Continue reading →

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Magic Lantern

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

These days Prague is another victim of European over-tourism, but 30 years ago it still was a place of history and mystery. I recently saw the marvelous 1993 documentary below that has had me waxing nostalgic for the Prague that … Continue reading →

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Lit Box

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

To celebrate 25 years of publishing and its 74th issue, the San Francisco-based magazine McSweeney’s is offering a lunchbox packed with literary treats. Instead of a PB&J sandwich and an apple, the retro-inspired box includes sets of author cards, pencils … Continue reading →

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World Without Meaning

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

via https://existentialcomics.com/comic/435  

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What time to leave for the airport

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Remember, therefore, that outcasts must never be afraid.

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

The true artist has always had to fight, but it is, and will be, a more ferocious struggle for you, and the artists of your generation, than ever before. The working man, this time, will be better looked after, he … Continue reading →

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Waving, not drowning

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I have had the opportunity to see original prints of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic work The Great Wave Off Kanagawa at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Now, the Art Institute of Chicago, which … Continue reading →

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signs, signs, everywhere signs

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

An animation built from road signs is a whirlwind study of flash communication Warning: this film features rapidly flashing images that can be distressing to photosensitive viewers. “The UK filmmaker Daniel McKee is known for videos in which he arranges … Continue reading →

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