Weekly Art + Inspiration
Grace Jones, a special staircase and the double dutch...
Hello lovely people. Whoo boy, what a week for weather. Friends of mine in Oregon have been without electricity for over five days. They’ve got lots of neighbors staying with them because they have a cranking wood stove. Somebody brought a guitar, and they’ve been sitting around the fire, playing music and singing. Could be worse, right? May these bits of news from around the world bring you warmth.
From the BBC—How to Avoid Seeing the Future as a Dystopia.
This pin by Shaleftr is the perfect object for a person who loves both Grace Jones and embroidery—such as myself.
From Colossal art blog: If you’re looking to release stress or just get away for a few minutes, check out tree.fm, a stream of ambient forest sounds, from the tropics of Kerala to the jungles of Madagascar…
Paul Cupido is a Dutch fine-art photographer whose work is aimed at capturing moments of emptiness.
I’ve always dreamed of having hand-painted wallpaper. So imagine my delight upon discovering de Gournay, a French company that specializes in just that.
Have you ever heard of the artist Captain William E. Jordan? He began painting after losing his sight at the age of sixty-two. A gallery in Lexington, KY, had a show of his work last year. There’s a whole slew of images and a great essay about him on the gallery’s website.
Anyone looking for Valentine inspiration might consider dropping into the online shop of John Derian.
This is the Grand Staircase of the Palazzo Albertini di Cimitile, Napoli, Italy. Built in 1753. You might also enjoy this Pinterest board: Interior Stairs.
One of my favorite old-time Hollywood stories is the one about Cary Grant and Randolph Scott being roommates for a decade of more. Here’s a new Vanity Fair article all about it.
These laser-cut paper pieces by Abu Dhabi-based artist duo, Studio Ibbini, are extraordinary.
Eurythmics Sweet Dreams (Were Made of This) was released forty years ago this week. Brilliant song, iconic music video. Here’s a recent dance to the track by Funkanometry.
OK, please just watch this woman do the double-dutch. So good.
A Lucille Clifton poem is always a good idea. And this piece is a great fit the beginning of the year.
I want to thank everyone who’s been writing to tell me how much they’re enjoying the newsletter. You can spread the inspiration by sharing it with your folks. Wishing you a good weekend. — Chris
