Tag: art
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William Henry Drake: Brought The World To Life And Ended In A Suffocating Death
William Henry Drake (1856-1926) was a renowned American artist who captured the majesty and power of animals and landscapes in his paintings. Though born in New York City, Drake considered Cincinnati his home, having moved there at a young age. His artistic passion emerged early, leading him to study at the McMicken School of Design.…
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The origins of Suridealism
A summary of the origins of Suridealism. A movement you’ve likely not heard of. Suridealism is a term used to describe fine art and literary art movements from the early 20th century. Emile Malespine (1892 – 1952) coined the term in 1925 in the magazine publication, Manometre. In his Manifesto Du Suridealisme, Malespine in part…
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Hajime Kato (加藤一) Autobiography English Translation
As one of my pet projects I hired someone to translate Hajime Kato’s (加藤一) Autobiography. I can’t imagine there is enough interest in actually publishing an English version of the book, so for the time being this is just for my own interest. The project began last year and we are slowly picking away at it. I hope to have…