art + inspiration
Nick Cave Mosaics and Zadie Smith's Words...
Hi folks. Happy summer solstice! I’m excited for some beach time, some yard time, some outdoor dancing and trips to the farmers market. But I also know that I need to schedule these things or the weeks will simply fly by without any of them happening. Can we slow the pace? I think so—paying attention helps. And I hope this week’s offerings inspire a closer look. Enjoy!
Great choreo to a very cool track.
I was familiar with the work, but am just now learning his name. Verner Panton, designer.
South African Jazz master, Abdullah Ibrahim has died—his extraordinary music remains.
The Grand Palais in Paris has a new immersive installation exploring quantum physics. Here’s a video preview.
3 by Per Adolfsen, colored pencil, graphite, ink, circa 2024 Terrific and timely new essay by Zadie Smith, Art for Our Sakes.
Taking a moment to pay our respects to the Nick Cave mosaics within NYC’s subway station.
Afterlife is a new ambient track from Brian Eno and Beatie Wolf.
Eleanor Powell and Gracie Allen co-starred in Honolulu in 1937—here’s some of the fun.
Women with Cats in Art—rebels? or madwomen? You decide.
This is the performance that put Italian dance squad, Urban Theory, on the map—the precision!
NYC 120, basketball courts shot by Austin Bell Ooh, rare Giacomettis at the MET this summer!
This is the weekend vibe I’m aiming for.
I’m headed to Omega in a little less than two weeks for my annual Arts Week workshop, and there are still a few spots left. It’s always a rich and magical time, in a beautiful setting, with the opportunity to dig deep into whichever story you’re telling these days. Go here for more info. Until next time, happy weekend! XOChris
Thanks for the inspiration!