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Artistic Dresses
Looking for a one of a kind holiday dress? Although I was unfamiliar with the Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery in Kensington, MD I’m glad I know about it now. Wow, how incredible is this, Autumn Sunset Kimono by Marko & Norris?! It’s made of woven glass. Amazing. Here’s a silent video that gives a visual snippet to help show their artistic process: If I could afford a piece, I’d probably purchase the Ice Babies from their Nest Babies™ collection. Something about the colors are calming and contradictory with an ice climate for hatching eggs. The dichotomy speaks to me. Their work is truly innovative and beautiful. The testimonies on…
Berlin Wall Murals
This is a week late of the 20 year fall of the Berlin Wall Anniversary but still worthy of a look. Many artists helped to refurbish the murals just in time for the anniversary. You can read more of the details here on Stars & Stripes. Another interesting read on Bowl of Serial shows visuals of the many murals depicted on the wall. I’m re-posting two here that I thought were well done. The rest are a bit dark for my taste but considering the subject, they seem appropriate. When I was listening the to story on the evening news I was surprised to learn that the wall is only…
Manhattan Transfer
I’m still in New York for business so no big post, but something to appropriately Kick-Start the Weekend with The Manhattan Transfer (and it kinda goes with the dress up theme of Halloween). I’ve always liked The Manhattan Transfer’s vocals and jazzy content. This video was originally recorded in 1991. I like the drawings: The Manhattan Transfer – The Offbeat Of Avenues (Official Music Video) – For more of the funniest videos, click here If you’re looking for something fun and adult to do for Halloween, check out the Torpedo Factory’s annual bash and Ofrenda, Art for the Dead exhibit — a bit offbeat, if you dare. Happy Halloween! I…
