RIP David Hockney

David Hockney
A Bigger Splash (1967)
Tate

David Hockney, the iconic British painter, has died aged 88. I discovered his work when I was still a teenager and it changed the way I looked at art. His best-known work, A Bigger Splash, defined a vision of Californian cool - so modern and unique. He was one of the most influential artists of our time.

 

David Hockney, Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, 1970-71, acrylic on canvas© David Hockney. Collection: Tate

Once Upon A Time In Harlem - Trailer

Thanks to my longtime blog pal, Hanan, for sending me this trailer. This film is right up my alley - can't wait to see it.

The Unsolved Story Of Lorem Ipsum

 

 

Via Rusty’s Electric Dreams

Bay Of Smokes

 The Los Angeles-based filmmaker Aric Allen tells the little-known story of the day the right conditions set the stage for smog to arrive in the city ‘like a stranded hitchhiker’.

(Aeon Videos)

Personally, I Avoid Mirrors When Possible

 

Morning Kitten Affirmations

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— Democrat Cats (@democratcats.bsky.social) June 9, 2026 at 9:18 AM

Art by self-taught artist Anamika

 

Abstract paintings by the oblivious mind

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— Massimo (mirror) (@rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social) June 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM

Driving a Wooden Car

It looks like something Fred Flintstone might drive.

Via Tacky Raccoons

The Seduction Of Ingmar Bergman

This concept album was released in 2009 by American pop and rock duo Sparks. It imagines the abduction of famed Swedish director, Ingmar Bergman, in the mid-1950s by Hollywood studio executives who want him to make movies the American way. The story develops into a Kafkaesque nightmare as Bergman, besieged by autograph hunters, finally decides that Hollywood is not for him.

Here is a short sizzle reel of the premiere performance:

Via Perfect For Roquefort Cheese

African Wildcat Discovers Ice

 

African wildcat experiences ice for the first time and has the most adorable surprised reaction you'll ever see

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— Digital Brain (@yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social) June 8, 2026 at 9:32 AM

Detective Question Mark Solves A Mystery

 

 

Via Memo of The Air