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Golden Thrones

Posted on February 8, 2018 by infinite dictionary

At the start of every week I begin to investigate a topic for my Thursday post. Usually I’m at a loss for an idea and just as I’m ready to panic one emerges. On Monday, after several hours searching online … Continue reading →

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Ramiro Gomez: I Choose To Recognize That The Custodian Was Here

Posted on June 22, 2017 by infinite dictionary

When my blogging partner was writing our recent post about Eduardo Sarabia it reminded me of another contemporary Mexican-American artist. A young painter/sculptor working in Los Angeles named Ramiro Gomez. I first became aware of Gomez when I read about … Continue reading →

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A Sea of Signs: Resistance

Posted on January 26, 2017 by infinite dictionary

We spent last Saturday marching in Oakland, California with 100,000 other patriotic Americans fearful for our country’s future. What started out as a national women’s march quickly turned into an international call for resistance. Yes, I know this is a … Continue reading →

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The Art of Resistence: John Heartfield

Posted on November 18, 2016 by infinite dictionary

This last week has been a traumatic one for many of us living in the United States. A Trump presidency should have been impossible. I’ve had a hard time concentrating, in fact, it’s been difficult to get out of bed. … Continue reading →

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