It's almost impossible to fathom a time when photographs of people were nonexistent. But rest assured that such a time did exist - and it really wasn't that long ago in the grand scheme of things.
The photo is what's known as a daguerreotype - an image developed via an early photographic process developed in France. When zooming in on the photo, Krulwich noticed what appeared to be two human figures. [more...]
The Art of the Steal is an amazing documentary that every artist, student of art or art history needs to watch. It's stunning, shocking and a piece of American history that not many people know about. It was riveting - I was glued to the screen throughout the entire film and couldn't believe what a saga unfolded before me.
Don Argott’s gripping documentary The Art of the Steal chronicles the long and dramatic struggle for control of the Barnes Foundation, a private collection of art valued at more than $25 billion. In 1922, Dr. Albert C. Barnes formed a remarkable educational institution around his priceless collection of art, located just five miles outside of Philadelphia. Now, more than 50 years after Barnes’ death, a powerful group of moneyed interests have gone to court for control of the art, and intend to bring it to a new museum in Philadelphia. Standing in their way is a group of Barnes’ former students and his will, which contains strict instructions stating the Foundation should always be an educational institution, and that the paintings may never be removed. Will they succeed, or will a man’s will be broken and one of America’s greatest cultural monuments be destroyed? [more...]
My name is Sandy Frazier and I am the author of "The Mystic Artist" (book) - a book I spent many years writing and researching. My purpose here is to expand upon my book and bring forth more insight into many of the topics of my book, as well as to offer commentary on today's cultural/art scene.
At my Web site, I have a Resource Page with a list of books and documentary films to inspire. To view my art, please visit my galleries... and I've got lots of original photography on Flickr. Check out my Facebook page.
In this blog, I'll be reflecting on my art as well as covering the cultural scene - in the world of art, music, movies, books, literature and more. I hope you enjoy my blog and find it inspiring and informative!
It's almost impossible to fathom a time when photographs of people were nonexistent. But rest assured that such a time did exist - and it really wasn't that long ago in the grand scheme of things.
