Category Archives: The Arts

Everyone loves The Beatles with their hair grown over the ears. Blowing in the wind. This is not just any Beatles book. This book is filled with photos of never- before-published pictures from THE WHITE ALBUM in 1968. The photos are extremely playful like most Beatles photos, however you can see how they have grown and the political times were affecting them. The carefree days of the “fab four” were coming to an end. This day, that is captured by photographer Don McCullin, is a wonderful historical moment in musical history.

Remember the first Paul McCartney solo record called “McCartney”? Well, Paul is holding his first child Mary wrapped in a blanket.  Some time has past, and Mary is now a promising photographer.  Her new book is  called “From Where I Stand”.  I walked into her opening reception to see this large photo she had taken of Morrissey.  I knew we were instant friends.  I spoke with her about the photo and she  is a big fan and was at the concert but was without the right camera.  She still managed to take one of the best photos of Morrissey that I have seen.  The book is a journey through her world expanding from Arizona, 1995  to The Royal Opera House, 2004.  Her stance is interesting, diverse and from her specific perspective.

This party is fun!! They are all here… Halston, Debbie Harry, Brooke, and Liza. This exhibit of Andy Warhol Polaroid of celebrities  from the 70’s and 80’s is going on now at the DanzigerProjects in New York City in West Chelsea.  The walls are filled with small white frames encasing these big people. Every shot is a wow. Most have been sold out before I even arrived. The demand is huge. Fame, fame, fame . Beauty, beauty, beauty. All captured by the game.

Her Music, Her Art, Her Face, Her Hair, Her Cigarette, Her Voice.  This is enough said about this creative genius.  Joni Mitchell.  Many other artists have been influenced and inspired by her in their own art.  This group show at the Kathleen Cullen Gallery portrays many artist’s works spanning the world’s of Joni.  Joni Mitchell is the subject.  Works include painting, drawing, textile, photography and sculpture.  Travel back to 1974 and start feeling the pavement of this paradise of art.

Lady Stardust played guitar, but Lady Warhol played dress up! This oversized book of clean and crisp photos taken over a  3-day period shows many new looks from Warhol.  Slight facial expressions and hand movements is what one should look for in these photos.  This was a collaboration between Christopher Makos and Andy.   This book is so fun and campy, that it may be the life of your party.  Take a shot and put it on your coffee table and you will see some shock value!

This is not your typical coffee table book of pretty pictures.  This a tribute to a great photographer in words and pictures that commemorates his life.  I have been a big fan of Herb Ritts, and now I can learn more about his life.  Richard Gere writes the foreword to the book.  They were great friends from the beginning.  Madonna and Herb were also good friends and he directed one of her videos.  His premature death at age 50 was a tragedy.  This book brings his memories and talent back to life.  This is a great gift and a great price on amazon.com for anyone who enjoys stylized pop culture.

The year is 1966. The television show is called “Evening Primrose.” This DVD was finally released of this specially created-for-television lost Sondheim production.  It is a long-lost treasure that is restored and remastered starring Anthony Perkins.  It takes place inside a department store after hours.  The people are gone and the doors are locked.  It includes some of Sondheim’s most hauntingly beautiful songs.  So try some Jiffy Pop and watch this at home.

Answer: A Pop Art drawing by ROY LICHTENSTEIN at The Morgan Library and Museum. Run to this never-before-shown single exhibition of the extraordinary drawings from the Pop Art movement. The years we are talking about are 1961- 1968. I learned so much about this artist and the period. He took some of the simple everyday objects and turned them into a POP pie!