Category Archives: art

Picturing Donald Trump

Watch out Jerry Saltz. There’s a new art critic in town, and he’s nasty Donald Trump who likely hasn’t been inside an art gallery or museum for over half a century – if ever- has gone on a tirade on

Picturing Donald Trump

Watch out Jerry Saltz. There’s a new art critic in town, and he’s nasty Donald Trump who likely hasn’t been inside an art gallery or museum for over half a century – if ever- has gone on a tirade on

Entering the World of MAD Magazine

Walking through the doors of The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts last Sunday into the halls of the MAD Magazine Exhibit was like finally standing in front of the Wailing Wall as an Orthodox Jew. I did everything short

Entering the World of MAD Magazine

Walking through the doors of The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts last Sunday into the halls of the MAD Magazine Exhibit was like finally standing in front of the Wailing Wall as an Orthodox Jew. I did everything short

Artists in the Galleries – The Heckscher Museum of Art

I am delighted to be discussing my collage “Ambassador of Peace-We Are Friends” on  Sunday, October 20, 2024 , at The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington N.Y as part of their Artists in the Galleries program.  The piece is 

Artists in the Galleries – The Heckscher Museum of Art

I am delighted to be discussing my collage “Ambassador of Peace-We Are Friends” on  Sunday, October 20, 2024 , at The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington N.Y as part of their Artists in the Galleries program.  The piece is 

Changing the Narrative on Suicide

I was still playing with Barbie dolls the first time I thought of suicide. Beginning in childhood, while depression took up permanent residency in my mind claiming squatters’ rights, suicidal thoughts rented out a shady back room, menacing, ready to

Changing the Narrative on Suicide

I was still playing with Barbie dolls the first time I thought of suicide. Beginning in childhood, while depression took up permanent residency in my mind claiming squatters’ rights, suicidal thoughts rented out a shady back room, menacing, ready to

When Brain Fog Rolls In

  Well, it looks like my 1955 Manufacturer’s Warranty has finally expired. Suddenly at 69, my various body parts have given out all at the same time and I’ve spent more time at the body shop than my 2006 Hyundai.

When Brain Fog Rolls In

  Well, it looks like my 1955 Manufacturer’s Warranty has finally expired. Suddenly at 69, my various body parts have given out all at the same time and I’ve spent more time at the body shop than my 2006 Hyundai.

We Are Not Going Back

Seven years ago I made this sign stating “We Won’t Go Back” to carry in the first Women’s March. That march in Washington bursting with thousands of women felt like democracy at its best. The fact that this was echoed

We Are Not Going Back

Seven years ago I made this sign stating “We Won’t Go Back” to carry in the first Women’s March. That march in Washington bursting with thousands of women felt like democracy at its best. The fact that this was echoed

A Place Called Hope

Have we all just landed in a place called Hope? Damn, it feels so good. Suddenly within 24 hours, doom scrolling has turned into hope scrolling. As though a laser came down to zap everyone, there is a surge of

A Place Called Hope

Have we all just landed in a place called Hope? Damn, it feels so good. Suddenly within 24 hours, doom scrolling has turned into hope scrolling. As though a laser came down to zap everyone, there is a surge of

America’s Hitler- Taking a Page from History

I was recently flipping through a dusty, vintage “Learn to Draw” that offered step-by-step instructions for drawing portraits of the most beloved celebrities from Hollywood to politics. FDR with his famous cigarette holder, check. Honest Abe, natch. Jimmy Durante tickle

America’s Hitler- Taking a Page from History

I was recently flipping through a dusty, vintage “Learn to Draw” that offered step-by-step instructions for drawing portraits of the most beloved celebrities from Hollywood to politics. FDR with his famous cigarette holder, check. Honest Abe, natch. Jimmy Durante tickle