Renoir’s ability to capture the simple pleasures of everyday life is the foundation of his enduring appeal. ’Renoir and Love' is at the National Gallery in London until January 31.
Thursday, October 08, 2026
RIP The Mighty Sparrow
The Mighty Sparrow, known for more than 60 years as the king of calypso, who almost single-handedly brought the calypso genre to the world, died on September 27 in Queens, New York. He was 91.
Here is “Russian Satellite” a favourite of mine. It is based on the true story of Laika, the Soviet Space Dog.
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Painting Of The Day
American artist, Anne Leone, has been painting the mesmerizing subject of bodies underwater for 25 years. Leone’s paintings are based on photographs that she takes of her family swimming in the Cenotes in Mexico during their annual trip.
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| Corazon del Paraiso #17, 2024, acrylic on canvas |
Stalin Boys
These kids in Marathon, Texas wrote a play about Joseph Stalin. Here’s an excerpt:
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Monday, October 05, 2026
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