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Blue Nude II & Blue Nude by Henri Matisse

Joe Hummel IIIDecember 31, 2014

Blue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra) by Henri MatisseBlue Nude (Souvenir de Biskra) by Henri Matisse was completed in 1907, and was scandalous when first presented at Société des Artistes Indépendants...

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Blue Nude by Pablo Picasso

Joe Hummel IIIOctober 25, 2014

Blue Nude by Pablo Picasso (1902) Shows how much you can do with just a single color. Pablo Picasso died on 8 April 1973 in Mougins, France. His final words...

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January 28 in Pop Culture History 1807 – London’s Pall Mall became the first street of any city to be illuminated by gaslight. 1813 – Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was first published. 1915 – An act of the US Congress created the United States Coast Guard as a branch of the United States Armed […]
Jodie Whittaker Will Return For Dr. Who For Season 13
We can say that it comes as no real surprise that actress Jodie Whittaker, who is now into her second year as The Doctor, will be making a return for “Dr. Who” season 13 as well! Whittaker took on the infamous role of The Doctor back in October of 2018 marking the first time the […]
Bubble Wrap: “Pop” Culture Appreciation
Today is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, held on the last Monday in January. Whether packing boxes for moving, or using bubble wrap to protect gifts, few can resist the allure of the “pop.” Many people pop for fun, and many more pop to de-stress. In fact, 70% of American workers would take a pay cut… […]
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January 27 in Pop Culture History 1606 – The trial of Guy Fawkes and other conspirators began for the Gunpowder Plot, ending with their execution on January 31. 1888 – The National Geographic Society was established. 1945 – 60th Army First Ukrainian Front soldiers opened the gates of Auschwitz Concentration Camp, liberating the remaining 7,000 […]
The Phantom Of The Opera On Broadway January 26, 1988
(PCM) The Phantom of the Opera did not get its start on Broadway. The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened On The West End London, at Her Majesty’s Theatre on October 9, 1986. The West End is London’s equivalent to New York City’s Broadway. The Phantom however has a much longer history than that. The Phantom… […]
January 26 in Pop Culture History
January 26 in Pop Culture History 1564 – The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, establishing a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. 1838 – Tennessee became the 1st state to prohibit alcohol. 1858 – The Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn was played at the marriage of Queen Victoria’s daughter, Victoria, and […]
In This Moment New Album “Mother” Out In March
IN THIS MOMENT ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM MOTHER OUT MARCH 27 BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW SONG “THE IN-BETWEEN” — WATCH + LISTEN HEADLINE TOUR WITH BLACK VEIL BRIDES, DED, + RAVEN BLACK KICKS OFF THIS SPRING In This Moment have confirmed that they will release their seventh album Mother on March 27 via Roadrunner/Atlantic. Today, the band has shared the […]
Five Fave: Rush Songs Not Named “Tom Sawyer” or “2112”
Two weeks after hearing of the passing of Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, I am still reeling. Like many fans, I have been playing their entire catalog, rediscovering old favorites and digging deeper into albums that were not part of my regular rotation. The finality of a career that spanned my entire lifetime ending […]
A List Of Wikipedia’s Most Controversial Pages
(PCM) Many internet users are familiar with Wikipedia and it’s many uses, especially as a research tool. Although because Wikipedia is written collaboratively by anonymous volunteers who do so without pay and anyone who has internet access can freely edit and make changes to Wikipedia articles, there are often times some opinion-based or incorrect details… […]
Exclusive Interview With Artist Gabriel Rodriguez And The Official Trailer For Locke And Key
Next month the critically acclaimed comic book Locke and Key will be hitting Netflix. The first book was published back in 2008. The story revolves around the Locke family who moves into there ancestral family home after the murder of there father. The family discovers magical keys, which they must use against evil creatures who […]

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