Even the artwork for the album cover (available in hot pink vinyl!) screams of the airbrushed 70s-80s, referencing Nagel.
Friday, October 4, 2024
"DEEP HOLES" by Rahim Redcar
Wow, what a stretch of amazing music over the last several weeks and it just keeps coming. Here is "DEEP HOLES," the first song from "HOPECORE," a new release by Rahim Redcar (formerly known as Chris or Christine and the Queens). He has flirted with dance music for a while but it appears this new release is full-on 80s Hi NRG and 90s house. It sounds great!
Even the artwork for the album cover (available in hot pink vinyl!) screams of the airbrushed 70s-80s, referencing Nagel.
Even the artwork for the album cover (available in hot pink vinyl!) screams of the airbrushed 70s-80s, referencing Nagel.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
BEAUTY: Painting--Andrew Salgado
The last time I posted about the wildly colorful work of artist Andrew Salgado was in 2019! So let's check in on him and see what he has been up to. I love his usual explorations in color and medium, but also composition and narrative. Lovely.
Top to bottom: Everybody Hurts; Flower Boys; Mon Cheri; Murdoch By The Sea; Note To Pirandello; Only Fools; The Protagonist; The Rites; Secret Spring; Solstice
https://andrewsalgado.com/
Top to bottom: Everybody Hurts; Flower Boys; Mon Cheri; Murdoch By The Sea; Note To Pirandello; Only Fools; The Protagonist; The Rites; Secret Spring; Solstice
https://andrewsalgado.com/
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
BEAUTY: Painting--Jan De Vliegher
Fancy a quick trip to Europe? Belgian artist Jan De Vliegher creates lushly Impressionistic images of top destinations on the continent and in the UK as well as lovely 18th and 19th century decorative arts: France (Versailles, Sèvres porcelain displays), Italy (Siena, Venice, the Boboli Gardens in Florence, Murano glassware and chandeliers), Austria (Schönbrunn Palace), and England (the vast decorative arts holdings at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London). I love how his technique is gorgeously loose with huge, vigorous brushstrokes but the result, like a true Impressionist, conjures the complete realistic view of that place or object. So beautiful...
Top to bottom: Antinous; Boboli; Cabinet; Chandelier; Cherubs 8; Duomo Siena; Facade Roze; Glass 4; Glass 23; Happy Lovers; Interieur Rood; Marcus Aurelius; Schonbrunn 2; Sèvres Plate With Flowers; Treasury 11; V & A 3; Venus Disarming Cupid; Versailles
https://jandevliegher.be/
Top to bottom: Antinous; Boboli; Cabinet; Chandelier; Cherubs 8; Duomo Siena; Facade Roze; Glass 4; Glass 23; Happy Lovers; Interieur Rood; Marcus Aurelius; Schonbrunn 2; Sèvres Plate With Flowers; Treasury 11; V & A 3; Venus Disarming Cupid; Versailles
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Happy International LGBT History Month 2024!
October is International LGBT History Month!
LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions to the world of the LGBTQ+ community. You'd think we would be in a better place for LGBT rights by 2024 (as well as rights for women and POC, etc. etc....), but here we are with physical attacks on the community increasing at alarming rates. According to the ACLU, more than 30 anti-LGBTQ bills have been enacted and passed into law in the United States in 2024 alone — fewer than the 84 bills enacted and passed into law in 2023 (out of the 525 bills introduced!), but still far too many.
The Human Rights Campaign says, "These laws are fueled by an anti-LGBTQ+ Republican establishment — and coordinated, well-funded extremist groups like the Alliance Defending Freedom, Heritage Foundation and the Family Policy Alliance — insistent on trying to control our families and lives." For this reason, it is of grave importance to promote visibility, which engenders understanding and empathy. When people know someone who is LGBTQ, they are far more likely to support equality under the law. But beyond that, our stories can be powerful and empowering to each other, inspiring change.
How It Works
LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. Visit the link at the bottom of this post.
Background
In 1994, Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay and lesbian history, and gathered other teachers and community leaders. They selected October because public schools are in session and existing traditions, such as Coming Out Day (October 11), occur that month.
Gay and Lesbian History Month was endorsed by GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Education Association and other national organizations. In 2006 Equality Forum assumed responsibility for providing content, promotion and resources for LGBT History Month.
Celebrate Our Heritage
The LGBT community is the only community worldwide that is not taught its history at home, in public schools or in religious institutions. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community and makes the civil rights statement about our extraordinary national and international contributions.
https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/
LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions to the world of the LGBTQ+ community. You'd think we would be in a better place for LGBT rights by 2024 (as well as rights for women and POC, etc. etc....), but here we are with physical attacks on the community increasing at alarming rates. According to the ACLU, more than 30 anti-LGBTQ bills have been enacted and passed into law in the United States in 2024 alone — fewer than the 84 bills enacted and passed into law in 2023 (out of the 525 bills introduced!), but still far too many.
The Human Rights Campaign says, "These laws are fueled by an anti-LGBTQ+ Republican establishment — and coordinated, well-funded extremist groups like the Alliance Defending Freedom, Heritage Foundation and the Family Policy Alliance — insistent on trying to control our families and lives." For this reason, it is of grave importance to promote visibility, which engenders understanding and empathy. When people know someone who is LGBTQ, they are far more likely to support equality under the law. But beyond that, our stories can be powerful and empowering to each other, inspiring change.
How It Works
LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. Visit the link at the bottom of this post.
Background
In 1994, Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay and lesbian history, and gathered other teachers and community leaders. They selected October because public schools are in session and existing traditions, such as Coming Out Day (October 11), occur that month.
Gay and Lesbian History Month was endorsed by GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Education Association and other national organizations. In 2006 Equality Forum assumed responsibility for providing content, promotion and resources for LGBT History Month.
Celebrate Our Heritage
The LGBT community is the only community worldwide that is not taught its history at home, in public schools or in religious institutions. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community and makes the civil rights statement about our extraordinary national and international contributions.
https://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/
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