1 September 2017 - NEW YORK BAR MURALS


NEW YORK
 BAR MURALS

G'day folks,

Ever been to a bar in New York? I've been to a few. They are cozy places to chat and drink, but many are beautifully decorated.

After a hard day’s toil, one of New York’s greatest pleasures is to unwind with an evening cocktail. But amidst the countless bars to be found in the city, there are some where you can enjoy your favourite drink against a beautiful back drop. For dotted around the Metropolis are bars decorated with large scale and remarkable hand painted murals. 

From the grand old hotels of Fifth Avenue, to the sprawling denizens of the East Village, these works of art provide a charming backdrop of refined elegance. They can be found in some of the city’s most historic bars. Often whimsical, cartoonish and playful in character, they hark back to the elegant days of old New York City, when the people dressed as well as the cocktails that were made.

Check out these examples.








































Clancy's comment: They all look cozy, eh?

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31 August 2017 - BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY


BLACK AND WHITE
PHOTOGRAPHY

G'day folks,

Here are some more superb photographs from a bygone era. Check out the fashion.






































Clancy's comment: Some are from Warsaw, China, Naples, New York and Paris. Brilliant.

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30 August 2017 - RUSSIAN WINDOW ART





RUSSIAN WINDOW ART

G'day folks,


Ever been to Russia? Well, if so, you may have seen some wonderful window art, which I believe is fast disappearing. 


Many of the patterns and carvings have symbolic meaning in several religions in Russian and Slavic communities, but only a small number of people hold that knowledge today. While the semi-mythical houses can still be discovered in larger cities like Moscow for now, they’re fast becoming an endangered species in modern cities being rebuilt.


Here are some samples of what you are likely to see.




































Clancy's comment: It's a shame that these pieces of art are disappearing.

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29 August 2017 - MOVING PICTURES





MOVING PICTURES

G'day folks,

I have not included any of these for a while, so enjoy ...




















































Clancy's comment: Always love these. They are so smart.

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