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Cindy Sherman (American, b. 1954) is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential artists in contemporary art. Throughout her career, she has presented a sustained, eloquent, and provocative exploration of the construction of contemporary identity and the nature of representation. via Cindy Sherman: Retrospective (Thames and Hudson, 1997) — Bildersturm

Margaret woke up, slipped out of the bedroom, put herself in order, gently cursing the French twist hairstyle and the pins she could never find in the morning. Then she stepped outside to pick up the morning paper from the porch and started making breakfast for her salesman hubby (Jim) and the kids (Betty […] via… Continue reading 20th Century Art in Scents – 1953 — Standing Ovation, Seated

Image: deviantART.com Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul[1][2][3] (sometimes labelled as blue-eyed soul and neo soul),[4][5] rhythm and blues,[6][7][8] and jazz.[9][10] Winehouse’s debut album, Frank (2003), was a critical […]… Continue reading “AMY WINEHOUSE – SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME” (Ella Fitzgerald cover) — AMERICA ON COFFEE

Montmartre and the rest of Paris have lots of alleys, backyards and streets, where street artists unfold their talents for the audience. Some or indeed many show female recognizable advantages. It might seem like a thought that the artists were men, but in fact there are just as many female artists among the artists […] via… Continue reading Painted outdoor wall posters — Le Drake Noir

Remedios Varo Uranga. (16 DEC 1908 – 8 OCT 1963). Remedios was born in Spain and died in Mexico. She was only 54 years of age and was on the verge of being recognised as a viable artist, when she suffered a heart attack and died. She is thought of as being a surrealist painter […]… Continue reading Women Artist Worth Knowing… (my top) — Omnia Caelum… Poetry, Art, Music

Just because we’re stuck inside doesn’t mean block parties can’t ring off. The traditional kind? Nah. But feel free to check in on any of the upcoming Instagram Lives thanks to… 558 more words via Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff To Celebrate ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ 30th Anniversary with Virtual Block Party & Capsule Collection… Continue reading Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff To Celebrate ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ 30th Anniversary with Virtual Block Party & Capsule Collection — Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Today is bittersweet as Vanessa Bryant is celebrating her 38th birthday following the death of husband Kobe and daughter Gianna back in January. To commemorate her day, she revealed one last unopened letter written by Kobe, saying it gave her something to look forward to. 411 more words via So Sweet: Vanessa Bryant Finds Unopened Letter… Continue reading So Sweet: Vanessa Bryant Finds Unopened Letter From “Papi” Kobe Bryant On Her Birthday — Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Sunday night will be lit for awhile. via ESPN Moves Up Release Dates Of Three New 30 For 30s Because Of The Last Dance’s Success — Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

When I read Julie Hind’s tweet yesterday about a new inspirational short video about Detroit, I quickly selected the link. Some background: I live in metro Detroit, but many of my activities, friends, and clients are in the city. Our Metro Detroit WordPress and Refresh Detroit meetup events are held in the city. And before […]… Continue reading Accessibility Win: Hope Video About Detroit — Lireo Designs

Forrest Gump is a classic Americana film, but what can it teach us about writing? Join me as I analyze the film and recap the top three lessons Forrest Gump has taught me about writing. via What I’ve Learned About Storytelling From Forrest Gump — Authoring Arrowheads