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Release from Cultural Bondage

Posted on December 4, 2023 by stapletonms

By: Margaret Stapleton The second row of Ted Gioia’s Cultural Bondage chart says, “Web users obsessively scroll through images online, but… art museum attendance is down, especially at large premier institutions”. This statement is claiming that people have started consuming … Continue reading →

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“The Picasso Summer” Adaptation

Posted on November 5, 2023 by stapletonms

By: Margaret Stapleton I believe that “The Picasso Summer” by Ray Bradbury would make for a good movie, with a couple of adaptations. In Bradbury’s version George Smith is a huge fan of artwork, specifically Picasso, he tells his wife … Continue reading →

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The Beauty in Appreciation

Posted on October 15, 2023 by stapletonms

The Beauty in Appreciation By Margaret Stapleton    “Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault.” – Oscar Wile “The Picture of Dorian Gray”   I agree with this aphorism that … Continue reading →

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