“I’m a song and dance girl. I can act enough to get by. But that’s the limit of my talents.” —Betty Grable
Veijo Rönkkönen was a recluse who spent his days between the paper mill where he worked for 41 years, and his farm, tucked away in a Finnish forest. By all accounts, he didn’t like to talk to people, and he never took an art lesson in his life. But by the time of his death in 2010, Rönkkönen had covered his land with around 550 sculptures. More here.
Lai Fong (Chinese, c. 1839-1890) [Actors] 1870s Albumen print Collection of Stephan Loewentheil, Cornell JD 1975The Cartier Pasha Golf watch has an automatic self-winding movement, and allows you to keep score on the links for yourself and three of your friends. Pre-owned gold versions are going for $45,000.
Chrystie Sherman, Wedding, Mumbai, India c.2005
1956 Ford Two Door Thunderbird
“You were taken in charge and trained. They have none of that today any place. I regret the passing of the studio system. I was very appreciative of it because I had no talent. Believe me. What could I do? I couldn’t dance. I couldn’t sing. I could talk. I could barely walk. I had no flair. I wasn’t a beauty, that’s for sure.” —Lucille Ball
#tussenkunstenquarantaine Between art and quarantine challenges art lovers to recreate their favorite works of art at home. The results are spectacular.
Alfred Hitchcock talking with Kim Novak on the set of Vertigo, 1958
Poster for the Polish release of Terms of Endearment, 1985
“Hollywood can be hard on women, but it did not cause my problems.” —Gene Tierney
Pere Borrell del Caso (Spanish 1835–1910) Two Laughing Girls 1880 oil on canvas 69 x 69 cm A fine example of Trompe l’oeil
Underwood and Underwood Jewish Men and Women Praying Together at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, 1908
Unidentified photographer; Carhops at night, Carl’s drive-in, Figueroa & Flower, Los Angeles, August 16, 1953
Vilhelm Hammershøi, (Danish, 1864 – 1916) “Rest” 1905 oil on canvas Dimensions: Height: 490 mm (19.29 in); Width: 460 mm (18.11 in)
“Camouflage” Liberation of Paris, August 1944 Photo Robert Doisneau
Pinchas and Ariel wish all our friends and relatives a joyous and healthy Shabbat.
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petersays
Robert,
The picture of men and woman praying at Ha Kotel is subtlety powerful, or maybe not so subtle.
I’m curious; is there a message in your choice of this picture?
I’d like to think so.
Robert, what a coincidence your posting that Lai Fong picture – it was in my April edition of BBC History magazine! They say, regarding this picture, “This image, dating from the 1870s, shows two actors wearing costumes associated with Peking opera – an art form combining music, mime and dance.” Apparently, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University is displaying a collection of Fong’s works for the first time.
That photo of the dog pretending to be a unicorn made me smile; a difficult thing in these days of never-ending lockdowns and “new normal.”
I spent many evenings at that Carl’s drive in but 1956 and later. One of my fraternity brothers was dating a girl who had congenital deafness. Her mother was deaf. She could read lips so well no one realized she was deaf if you did not know her well. She would sit in the car with us at Carls and read lips of people in other cars and recount their conversations.
The art lover thing reminds me of the Laguna Pageant of the Masters.
I am not a golfer, so I’ll have to confess the watch is not my style, nor in my price range.
I think the photo of Lucille Ball is stunning. I think I agree, to a degree, with her feelings about the Studio System. You typically hear it discussed as a wholly bad system, but there were some benefits as well.
It wouldn’t be my first color choice, but I would take the pink T-bird.
I’ve said it before… Kim Novak is my 13 year old self’s ideal of a sex goddess.
Gene Tierney had a difficult personal life. I’ve heard the story that, about 2 years after her daughter was born, a fan approached her claiming she was the one who (willfully) exposed Tierney to the German Measels at the Hollywood Canteen when Teirney was pregnant. I’ve always wondered if it was true. I can see someone breaking quarantine to see their favorite star, but I can’t imagine asking the star about it later — especially given the baby’s severe health issues!
Robert,
The picture of men and woman praying at Ha Kotel is subtlety powerful, or maybe not so subtle.
I’m curious; is there a message in your choice of this picture?
I’d like to think so.
Peter
Robert, what a coincidence your posting that Lai Fong picture – it was in my April edition of BBC History magazine! They say, regarding this picture, “This image, dating from the 1870s, shows two actors wearing costumes associated with Peking opera – an art form combining music, mime and dance.” Apparently, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University is displaying a collection of Fong’s works for the first time.
That photo of the dog pretending to be a unicorn made me smile; a difficult thing in these days of never-ending lockdowns and “new normal.”
A lovely weekend to you and yours.
I spent many evenings at that Carl’s drive in but 1956 and later. One of my fraternity brothers was dating a girl who had congenital deafness. Her mother was deaf. She could read lips so well no one realized she was deaf if you did not know her well. She would sit in the car with us at Carls and read lips of people in other cars and recount their conversations.
The art lover thing reminds me of the Laguna Pageant of the Masters.
I am not a golfer, so I’ll have to confess the watch is not my style, nor in my price range.
I think the photo of Lucille Ball is stunning. I think I agree, to a degree, with her feelings about the Studio System. You typically hear it discussed as a wholly bad system, but there were some benefits as well.
It wouldn’t be my first color choice, but I would take the pink T-bird.
I’ve said it before… Kim Novak is my 13 year old self’s ideal of a sex goddess.
Gene Tierney had a difficult personal life. I’ve heard the story that, about 2 years after her daughter was born, a fan approached her claiming she was the one who (willfully) exposed Tierney to the German Measels at the Hollywood Canteen when Teirney was pregnant. I’ve always wondered if it was true. I can see someone breaking quarantine to see their favorite star, but I can’t imagine asking the star about it later — especially given the baby’s severe health issues!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I heard that story about the rubella. I had heard it was in north Africa when she was on a tour.