Category Archives: Art

The Book

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The Book, Juan Gris 1913  

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Amsterdam Illuminade

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

This year’s annual Amsterdam Light Festival is taking place for the 7th season from November 29, 2018 until January 20, 2019. With the theme “the medium is the message”, 30 illuminated artworks adorn the canal ring, the River Amstel, and … Continue reading →

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Bookshelf Art

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

A big h/t to dedicated TBTP follower Bonnie B. for these fantastic bookshelf dioramas. The handcrafted wooden bookend inserts are created by Tokyo-based artist Monde with intricate details down to led lighting and shop fronts. Hopefully, they will be available … Continue reading →

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Centre Pompidou has an identity crisis

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Whenever I am in Paris, I always make some time to visit the grand Centre Pompidou. After four decades, the modern art museum with its inside-out construction is looking less cutting-edge, but it still boasts one of Europe’s best contemporary … Continue reading →

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NYC: Word on (under) the street

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Eyes on Paris

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

For the past few years, here in the States we have had the opportunity to get to know the work of the popular French street artist known as JR. Now Parisians can catch-up with their hometown guy’s artwork at his … Continue reading →

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Or Is It ?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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The First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The First Thanksgiving Warrington Colescott 1973  

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World Map of Useless Stereotypes

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

A big tip of the hat to TBTP follower Sandra A. for this clever map created by Christoph Niemann (see Monday’s post on Berlin)  for the New York Times Magazine in 2011.  

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NYC: Poe on the street

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

h/t Zimad in Queens  

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