Fashion is DEFINITELY Art: Versace Fall Winter 2023

Creative Director: Donatella Versace

 

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Phil Leeds

Acting Appreciation

Born on April 6, 1916, in New York City, Phil Leeds was an American actor best known for his work in film and TV. Raised in the Bronx, he was a peanut vendor near Yankee Stadium and Manhattan's Polo Grounds. After serving in the military during WWII, he began his career as a stand-up comedian. 

Leeds transitioned to acting in the 1950s and appeared in several sitcoms such as The Dick Van Dyke Show, Car 54, Where Are You?, The Patty Duke Show, Three's Company, Night Court, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Ally McBeal. He also appeared in several films in memorable roles such as the emergency room ghost in Ghost (1990).

Interestingly, Leeds was blacklisted during the McCarthy era -- a period where left-wing individuals were politically repressed and persecuted. When he appeared and questioned by the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee, Leeds pleaded the fifth.  

He passed away on August 16, 1998 at the age of 82. He was such a beloved character actor that an episode of Ally McBeal featured footage of Leeds prior appearances on the show. 

Friends (1996)

Suddenly Susan (1998)

Source:

Wikipedia 

Jules Louis Dupré

Art Appreciation

Jules Louis Dupré was a French painter known for his significant contributions to the Barbizon school, a naturalist art movement. His landscaping paintings are recognized for its vibrant and realistic depictions.  

Born on April 5, 1811 in Nantes, France, Dupré showed an interest in painting at a young age. He spent his childhood in L'Isle-Adam, a small town beside the river Oise, near Paris. He started as an apprentice decorator of porcelain in his father's china works. He would then work in a porcelain factory with his uncle, Arsène Gillet. 

With no formal training, Dupré started his artistic career, which led him to the countryside around Limoges, in west-central France, in 1827. A couple of years later, he settled in Paris. 

His first exhibition was at the Salon in 1831, and three years later was awarded a second-class medal. From then on he would gain recognition and acknowledgements for his contributions to the arts. 

The Old Oak (1870)

Barks Fleeing Before the Storm (1875)

The Windmill (c. late 1850s)

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/barks-fleeing-before-the-storm-digital-remastered-edition-jules-louis-dupre.html

https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-windmill-jules-dupr%C3%A9-french-1811-1889/IgFek8rMh26Qrw

https://www.nga.gov/collection/artist-info.1253.html

Travel + Leisure: Marina & Alberto

This is a magnificent photo of Ronda in Spain by photo travelers Marina and Alberto (@viajaentusofa).

 

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Body Paint: Zap

Model: Zap

Painters: Julia Vlascova (movies), Kristian Elizarova (photos)

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Dance: Adina Howard - T-Shirt & Panties

Choreography: Adison Briana

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That Little Red Head Girl Likes You, Charlie Brown

I've always thought I was a bit like Charlie Brown. I so wanted to be Linus, but I more Charlie Brown throughout my childhood and adolescence. 

For me, Charles Schulz' comic captures the best ever April Fools joke made by Lucy. 

I feel for you Charlie Brown. 

by Charles Schulz