Jacob Grimm was born today in 1785, making this his 225th birthday.
Monday, January 4, 2010
David Hockney: Grimm's Fairy Tales Exhibit
From The art of the fairytale to be displayed at museum:
An exhibition of magical etchings by artist David Hockney will be displayed in Tunbridge Wells for the next month.
The popular British artist made 39 illustrations from six of the classic fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, including Rapunzel and Rumpelstilzchen, in the late Sixties.
After reading the 20 stories transcribed by the 19th century German academics, Hockney, 72, was inspired to create vivid images from them by drawing directly on to copper plates.
“The etchings took Hockney six months in 1969 after he had read all of the Grimm’s fairy tales, which really captured his imagination.
“He was really drawn to the most gruesome ones and rather than illustrating them he looked to capture a mood or moment.”
The 39 etchings will be displayed at Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery in Civic Way from next Saturday until Sunday, February 7.
If, like me, you are no where near the exhibit, many of the images are available online on David Hockney's website and even available as prints.
Finger Puppet Fun: Clara Clips
I love finger puppets and have quite a collection from my librarian days. I have some fairy tale themed sets, but I recently discovered these new handmade designs by Clara Clips on Etsy and fell instantly in love.
I am very picky about handmade items--I love and cherish such items, but I want them to be well-made, too. I haven't seen these in person, but the photos are exquisite from design to execution. I am very impressed.
I also love this Goldilocks and the Three Bears set. Isn't Baby Bear great?
And, of course, there are Beauty and the Beast which I adore, but it is a much harder story to tell with finger puppets. Doesn't keep me from wanting to add these to my collection though... Still, I think the transformed prince is needed, too, don't you?
These sets probably work well on flannel boards, too, since they are made of felt. That makes them versatile and even more appealing for your favorite teacher or librarian or child.
I haven't 'met' Clara online since she has been shut down for the holidays, but her shop promises more fairy tale designs in the future. I can't wait to see what she creates next. If you explore her site, you will also see Christmas and Alice in Wonderland themed sets which are just as charming.
Her photography using the tale's text as a backdrop is also pretty wonderful. I love those thoughtful details.
(Disclosure: I am not affiliated with this seller. I just liked her stuff and wanted to share.)
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Miss India Neha Dalvi
Neha Dalvi a new beauty face from Mumbai, India. Neha Dalvi is ready to compete in “Miss India 2010” and “Miss World 2010.” She is compared with her beauty and attire with Miss World 1994 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Neha Dalvi has done many endorsement with many brands. She has won many best female model awards in many colleges. She will be seen in her forth coming Bollywood Movies with big banners. Neha Dalvi is seen in the famous hoarding of Seasons Saree showroom which was a hit all over. 08 more images after a break.......
Worker and Kolkhoz Woman Monument
The famous sculpture has been installed onto its new pedestal on 28th November. It was originally created in 1937 by the soviet sculptor Vera Mukhina especially for the World Fair in Paris. This 25 meters high sculptural composition was to crown a huge Soviet pavilion at the bank of Siene River. More images after a break.......
LR²H: Photography by Ahef
In my explorations, I recently discovered this photo set on Flickr from Ahef. He has little information about the photos, just labeling them as "Post apocaliptik little red riding hood".
I like them and the variation on the story they tell. And now I'll let them speak for themselves...
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