Tag Archives: John Sloan art

daumier: love and merciless

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Dave

Honore Daumier made his living as a cartoonist. His paintings were known to few during his lifetime. But, upon his death a syndicate acquired them and made a tidy killing on the proceeds. Daumier did about five thousand cartoons, though … Continue reading →

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controlled demolition

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Dave

The message of conservatism is at least as equally valid as liberalism, but what we saw, as spectacle over the past twelve months was the effective controlled demolition of a political party. Evidently, the same disease that will hollow out … Continue reading →

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ghost dance: jackie wilson says

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Dave

Ghost dances and cargo cults. They are deeply embedded within the American narrative. In times of stress there is both a wariness and susceptibility to prophets, from the authentic to the snake oil salespeople. An earthly paradise beckons, and America … Continue reading →

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