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Fantasies and Fairy Tales at LACMA

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Simone Snaith

One of the newer exhibits currently at LACMA is Fantasies and Fairy Tales, which features artwork and graphic design mostly from the late 1800s and early 1900s that was inspired by myths, fairy tales and legends. There are a few … Continue reading →

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Mary Jane Ansell’s “Of Dreams, Birds and Bones” at Corey Helford Gallery

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Simone Snaith

Award-winning British artist Mary Jane Ansell makes her L.A. debut at The Corey Helford Gallery downtown next Saturday, June 10th. Entitled “Of Dreams, Birds and Bones,” the exhibit consists of all new works in Ansell’s signature style – the blending … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Purity Ring’s “Shrines”

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Purity Ring, whose name has a religious implication not reflected in the music, are Megan James and Corin Roddick from Edmonton, AB. Originally a pianist and drummer – as well as members of the group Born Gold – the duo … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Snow White and The Huntsman”

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Simone Snaith

I am a sucker for fairy tales done right. Since they were never originally intended for children, the stories were often serious, dark and violent, but when Hollywood attempts this, things can get cheesy. There was a decent TV movie … Continue reading →

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Buy me THIS: Arthur Rackham – A Life with Illustration

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Simone Snaith

Have a fairy tale lover or a fantasy art fan on your list?  Or maybe just a collector of coffee table books?  Either way, Arthur Rackham: A Life with Illustration by James Hamilton is a great gift.  You may not … Continue reading →

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