Oh, I do love that New Yorker cartoon. I find that many chairs on display in museums serve to underscore how much heavier we all are as a society. I cannot imagine comfortably sitting on them. But nice photos, of course.
I agree – and I think you (or someone) shared how many of the museum chairs are not that comfy –
And think some chairs are very cultural – and these both were made for that “big dress wearing and don’t lean on the back of the chair ” Victorian culture (not my taste in decor or chairs)
And also – older homes show how much shorter people were one hundred years ago – ….
Hi D – and I can totally see how the mesh head looks creepy. But I think in the museum it fits better with the other pieces. They have a Nick Cave suit near it (in teal and silver and sparkle) and it adds nice contrast – there are also a lot of abstracts in the same room and so I think this is one that the setting helps enhance. And – the fabric looks cool in person – has other colors in the mesh and light comes through –
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I haven’t been spending enough time in museums lately… Need more art. Laughter is very important in a relationship, even between cats and dogs (In our house, it is the two males (dog and cat) that get along the best -the females (two cats and a dog) don’t get along and the cat females aren’t too sure about the male dog, though he whines at them because he wants attention.))
music indeed! And immune system boosting!
and I think yiu are right – the comic is the highlight here. And ya know, I like to do two comics if I add them into a Tuesday post – but that comic was enough on its own (double good) so I think I really liked it too
Hahaha – when you put it like that I laughed and kind of get spooked out !
And I do think these pieces look better on display / the light goes through the mesh head and you can see colors – and it feels abstract and goes well with the pieces around it – goes very well
And also
The Dumile head was shown to me the first time by a docent who loved e piece and told a gripping story – and she made me like it – it was her fault! Ha
That’s a great final thought and the cartoon is funny. The “New Yorker” cartoons are always so identifiable and timeless. Look – this one was copyrighted back in 1988.
That is so true Yvette – the New Yorker cartoons are always timeless. My boss has collected them for years. He used to go to a local college (College for Creative Studies at Wayne State University) and ask students if they would draw a similar cartoon, colorize it and he’d pay them, then get it framed. He is a labor attorney and has cartoons all over the office.
African heads are always much intriguing! The shapes are amazing.
What I thought after reading your comment about the dolls,
was that I wonder if artists think outside the box from the beginning of their life. This is why my mother unfortunately failed to understand me most of the time. She saved and saved till she could buy me a big doll, and …I never played with it.
Love the New Yorker cartoon! Love it!
I also really admire the intricate carving on the furniture and the repetition of the fabric, the prints mimicking the details in the wood. Love looking at them, can’t imagine sitting upon them.
Nice detail to point out there Jody – they are in harmony and I just noticed that after what you wrote – and maybe that is why I sorta liked the green one so much – a sense of harmony
And also – not for me to sit on (want to wipe those old things down with some sanitizer) and morn my style at home either – ha
“Ruffled feathers and endless squawking over a minor difficulty is typical of a crow’s life. I lean back on the counter and realize that could be my line….”
Nothing like laughter!!
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Love your sense of humour 🙃
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Thanks 😉
😊☀️
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I like the cartoon especially
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That seems to be a huge hit for this post – and I am glad
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I love that cartoon!
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thx Jill – me two – I mean me too – ha
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Oh, I do love that New Yorker cartoon. I find that many chairs on display in museums serve to underscore how much heavier we all are as a society. I cannot imagine comfortably sitting on them. But nice photos, of course.
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I agree – and I think you (or someone) shared how many of the museum chairs are not that comfy –
And think some chairs are very cultural – and these both were made for that “big dress wearing and don’t lean on the back of the chair ” Victorian culture (not my taste in decor or chairs)
And also – older homes show how much shorter people were one hundred years ago – ….
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Especially love the cartoon today! Lol
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gracias
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I like the new display. The other head seems a tad creepy. I enjoyed the cartoon, though. Laughing at the same things is a wonderful feeling.
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Hi D – and I can totally see how the mesh head looks creepy. But I think in the museum it fits better with the other pieces. They have a Nick Cave suit near it (in teal and silver and sparkle) and it adds nice contrast – there are also a lot of abstracts in the same room and so I think this is one that the setting helps enhance. And – the fabric looks cool in person – has other colors in the mesh and light comes through –
🙂
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I haven’t been spending enough time in museums lately… Need more art. Laughter is very important in a relationship, even between cats and dogs (In our house, it is the two males (dog and cat) that get along the best -the females (two cats and a dog) don’t get along and the cat females aren’t too sure about the male dog, though he whines at them because he wants attention.))
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haha – I had to read that twice – but I get it – and it made me laugh.
pets rock!
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Yes, pets do rock! (Fiyero and Albert are buds….)
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The museum pieces are beautiful but I think the hit was the cartoon. Everybody does love to laugh. It can be music to a sad soul.
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music indeed! And immune system boosting!
and I think yiu are right – the comic is the highlight here. And ya know, I like to do two comics if I add them into a Tuesday post – but that comic was enough on its own (double good) so I think I really liked it too
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Great seats, cartoons, and heads. Enjoy the warm weather.
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you too my friend – hope you have a wonderful week
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Great cartoon! I love the humor….and of course the animals. 🙂 🙂
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That cartoon is perfect.
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I’m not a big fan of disembodied heads, but the cartoon make me smile. 😃
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Hahaha – when you put it like that I laughed and kind of get spooked out !
And I do think these pieces look better on display / the light goes through the mesh head and you can see colors – and it feels abstract and goes well with the pieces around it – goes very well
And also
The Dumile head was shown to me the first time by a docent who loved e piece and told a gripping story – and she made me like it – it was her fault! Ha
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The cartoon brings a smile out of me too! So Nice!
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So glad
And it is so fun to smile together – eh?😊
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That’s a great final thought and the cartoon is funny. The “New Yorker” cartoons are always so identifiable and timeless. Look – this one was copyrighted back in 1988.
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Hi linda – yes – I intentionally left that copy right info in the comic -and so much social
Psychology stuff with humans is timeless – eh?
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That is so true Yvette – the New Yorker cartoons are always timeless. My boss has collected them for years. He used to go to a local college (College for Creative Studies at Wayne State University) and ask students if they would draw a similar cartoon, colorize it and he’d pay them, then get it framed. He is a labor attorney and has cartoons all over the office.
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African heads are always much intriguing! The shapes are amazing.
What I thought after reading your comment about the dolls,
was that I wonder if artists think outside the box from the beginning of their life. This is why my mother unfortunately failed to understand me most of the time. She saved and saved till she could buy me a big doll, and …I never played with it.
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Hi – sorry for the late reply – and that was an interesting thought – about thinking outside the box – so many factors st play- eh?
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Fun post and a lovely chair. Thanks for joining in.
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Thanks
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Laughter is the cure for so many of lifes troubles. 🙂
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It sure is my friend – and each one of your wordplays gives folks that small chuckle (or big laugh at times )
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Love the New Yorker cartoon! Love it!
I also really admire the intricate carving on the furniture and the repetition of the fabric, the prints mimicking the details in the wood. Love looking at them, can’t imagine sitting upon them.
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Nice detail to point out there Jody – they are in harmony and I just noticed that after what you wrote – and maybe that is why I sorta liked the green one so much – a sense of harmony
And also – not for me to sit on (want to wipe those old things down with some sanitizer) and morn my style at home either – ha
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beautiful pieces of art but the cartoon made me a big smile! thanks 🙂
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Thanks for the visit and foment Lola 🌸🌸🌸
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LOL Yvette, loved the comic! Two heads ARE better than one of course 🙂
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That was a great line Tina – two years are better than one – lol
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