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IWD 2020 tribute: Naomi Okubo
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IWD 2020 tribute: Naomi Okubo

Posted on 08/03/2020 by Lorraine • 2 Comments

For this year’s IWD post, I would like to dedicate it to Japanese artist, Brooklyn-based, Naomi Okubo. Her paintings are feminine, depicting herself in an environment full of plants, flowers and bursting of vivid colours. Continue reading →

Our Lady of Paris in paintings
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Our Lady of Paris in paintings

Posted on 19/04/2019 by Lorraine • 3 Comments

Our Lady of Paris (Notre-Dame de Paris) which was on fire last Monday. Watching the spire collapsing was surreal. I have been to this cathedral a couple of times and each time could not help but wondering how it was during the French revolution, the Protests of 1968 and other milestones events occured in the … Continue reading →

Two female impressionists
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Two female impressionists

Posted on 10/03/2019 by Lorraine • Leave a comment

In the spirit of International Women’s Day two days ago, I would love to share some works of two of my favourite female impressionists. These painters persevered in painting even when it was commonly only for men at that time. I am glad they did this because they were so talented. Continue reading →

Winter according to Avercamp
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Winter according to Avercamp

Posted on 27/01/2019 by Lorraine • 4 Comments

Last Tuesday a big part of West – Europa had to deal with heavy snowfall. The Netherlands was no exception. Temperature plummeted below zero so some of outdoor skating tracks were opened. I was anxious whether we would be able to skate on the canals but at the same time I dreaded the slippery streets … Continue reading →

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