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The Wife: Finnish Art

Finnish epic: Kalevala

When Joan Castleman lands in Helsinki, she is unsure what to make of the Finnish climate and lifestyle. It seems to me that there is something cool, peaceful, and magical about the Nordic-inspired.

Inspired by Kalevala

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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 fine art, glassware, illustration, painting 1 Comment

Maneaters: El Matador

Let me be clear about this: I do not condone bullfighting.  I think it is a cruel, barbaric,and unnecessary sport.  I fully support PETA’s campaign in Europe to end it.

Anti-bullfighting Ad Anti-bullfighting Protest

I am, however, fascinated by the grace and glamour of the matador and can understand how Manet and Hemingway were inspired by them.

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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 fashion 4 Comments