Sam Shaw

Photography Appreciation

Sam Shaw is best recognized for his photographs of famous people. One of his iconic photographs is that of Marilyn Monroe's "flying skirt."

Shaw was born on January 15, 1912 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. After high school, Shaw shared an art studio with artist Romare Bearden, considered one of the most important American artist of the 20th century. His career started as a photojournalist for Collier's, a weekly publication, before becoming a contributor for Magnum Photos. His photographs have appeared on several publications such as LIFE and Haper's Bazaar

You can see more of his work HERE.

Marilyn Monroe, The Seven Year Itch, 

New York City (1954) via blogs.telegraph.co.uk

Sources:

http://shawfamilyarchives.com/
http://www.biography.com/people/sam-shaw-20900275
http://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/09/arts/sam-shaw-87-film-producer-and-photographer.html
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/photography-sam-shaw-75208
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/culture/timwong/100072792/remembering-sam-shaw-a-photographic-genius-who-made-marilyn-monroe-an-icon/

Spice Girls - Wannabe

Music Appreciation

"Tell me what you want what you really really want..."

Shot in on take at the Midland Grand Hotel (St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel), "Wannabe" was the debut single by the Spice Girls. The music video introduced us to Sporty, Baby, Ginger, Scary, and Posh Spice.

I was a junior in college and remember being more attracted to Sporty Spice (Mel C) while my friends were more into Ginger Spice (Geri Halliwell) and Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham). Perhaps it was the ponytail.


via emimusic

Sources:

http://on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/music/jan14.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wannabe_(song)
http://www.zimbio.com/Beyond+the+Charts/articles/X_zgFqOcckx/21+Things+Don+t+Know+Spice+Girls

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Film Appreciation

I recall writing a paper in grad school on the fictional rehabilitation and psychological conditioning administered by the government on delinquents as shown in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange.

Released in the UK on January 13, 1971, the film is an adaptation of a short novel by Anthony Burgess. It stars Malcolm McDowell as Alex, a sociopathic delinquent, who leads a gang on horrific criminal activities. He is then captured and administered a controversial form of rehabilitation.





Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Clockwork_Orange_(film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Clockwork_Orange

Cosplay... Is An Art: Anime Expo 2015

via KBLNoodles

Peter Worswick

Art Appreciation

If you follow my blog, you know by now that I'm a big fan of realistic, sensual and intimate art. I usually look for work of art that is ascetically pleasing, symmetrical, and provocative.

While surfing my favorite art blogs, I came across a gallery full of gorgeous realistic paintings of women by Peter Worswick.

Born in 1960 in Blackburn, Lancashire (about 20 miles north of Manchester), Worswick is exhibited throughout the UK, including Kensington Palace. He has won many awards and is an honorary member of The International Guild of Artist's.

You can see more of his wonderful work HERE.

via touchofcolorr

via artodyssey1

via maherartgallery

Sources:

http://www.peterworswick.co.uk/
http://www.theacorngallery.co.uk/a1-gallery2.asp?roomID=7614
http://www.artdecorgallery.co.uk/artists/artist/54-peter-worswick.html
http://artodyssey1.blogspot.com/2013/12/peter-worswick.html
http://maherartgallery.blogspot.com/2014/03/peter-worswick.html
http://dancewithcolors.blogspot.com/2014/12/dwc-woman-figure-painter-peter-worswick.html
http://touchofcolorr.blogspot.com/2015/07/peter-worswick.html

Janet Jackson - Escapade

Music Appreciation

Janet Jackson's Escapade song reminds me of a girl who lived in my neighborhood when I was a kid. Her name was Caroline and she resembled a teen version of Janet Jackson. Of course, at the time many girls poofed their hair and some even dressed in black. Oh... but Caroline was a special girl. She played stick ball and football with us boys.

Escapade was released on January 8, 1990. The music video for this upbeat pop song took place at an exotic carnival setting and the dancers dressed in various exotic pirate costumes.


via JanetJacksonVEVO

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escapade_(song)

Antonio Tordesillas

Art Appreciation

I came across a photo-like painting of a beautiful brunette seated nude with her legs crossed in an art blog I follow, Kai Fine Art. The painting is by Spanish artist Antonio Tordesillas. Tordesillas is known for the amazing details in his hyperrealistic paintings.

You can see more of his work at one of the blog links below.

Ester via kaifineart

Eva 14 via artodyssey1

Morning Glory via conchigliadivenere

Sources:

http://www.waterhousegallery.com/Tordesillas.html
http://www.kaifineart.com/2014/01/antonio-tordesillas.html
http://www.justart-e.com/antonio-tordesillas.html
http://artodyssey1.blogspot.com/2010/07/antonio-tordesillas-nacido-1976.html
http://www.figurativas.org/a/1043/antonio-tordesillas
http://www.tuttartpitturasculturapoesiamusica.com/2013/11/Rabindranath-Tagore-Antonio-Tordesillas.html
https://conchigliadivenere.wordpress.com/2014/02/14/antonio-tordesillas-1960-spanish/