Category Archives: Art

Definitely Not Hoarding

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Literary London

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

As a great international capital, once at the hub of an enormous colonial Empire, London has long attracted visits by writers, artists and intellectuals from around the world. University College London is curating how London has been seen through the … Continue reading →

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We are all wingnuts to somebody and other trivia

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Berkeley, CA now has a Wingnut Museum. “The wingnut was invented in the first half of the 19th century and quickly became an indispensable piece of hardware. It lets users fasten bolts by hand, without tools, using little wings jutting out … Continue reading →

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Too Literary

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Omnimappus Europeus

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I’m always tickled when the wonderfully cheeky cartoon pops up on the net. The comic website about travel and language by filmmaker Malachi Rempen is still offering witty takes on modern life.  

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We must begin at the beginning

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

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On the walls

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

If you are a regular visitor to TBTP, you probably have noticed that I’m a sucker for really good street art. So, I fell for these fabulous murals This time by Artez, a Belgrade-based Serbian artist whose style mixes photorealism and … Continue reading →

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Art For Free

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I’m always surprised about just how much great art is now available under the public domain, meaning you can use it for free however you see fit. Artvee is an open source archive of over 100,000 public domain works, including illustrations, photos, … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen For Free

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

This summer Copenhagen is rewarding visitors who support sustainable tourism with a wide range of free perks. Travelers can earn rewards at Copenhagen attractions ranging from a free lunch or a cup of coffee to a kayak tour or even … Continue reading →

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Post-apocalyptic Book Fest

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

 

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