Category Archives: Art

Fruit Crate Labels from the Boston Public Library

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Elizabeth Thomsen

Produce Crate Labels — The Boston Public Library has added some more great fruit crate labels from the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s to their Flickr account. There’s a lot of social and cultural history in these labels, and they’re also … Continue reading →

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RIP Michael Mazur, 1935 – 2009

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

In 1976, I went to the Brockton Art Center. I don’t remember what the specific occasion was, but my then-husband, a musician, was playing there that evening, and I remember being excited to go with him. We had a baby … Continue reading →

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Denver’s Big Blue Bear

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Elizabeth Thomsen

The Democratic National Convention is about to open in Denver, and I feel like I have a role in the event…not politically, but artistically. A couple of years ago, I was at a conference in Denver, and I stepped outside … Continue reading →

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New Flickr Group: Bela Lyon Pratt

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

I’ve started a new Flickr group for photographs of the work of American sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, 1867-1917. Pratt’s best-known works include the statues of Art and Science outside the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, the statue of Nathaniel … Continue reading →

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Giant Squid Kinetic Sculpture

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

I love the strange and wonderful work of sculptor Nemo Gould, who makes kinetic sculptures using found materials. My favorite is the Giant Squid, which you can see in all its moving glory on this YouTube video. Links Giant Squid … Continue reading →

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New Flickr Group: Dogs in Art

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

I just set up a new Flickr group called Dogs in Art to bring together all sorts of images of dogs, from classical sculpture to salt and pepper shakers. Vintage postcards, toy dogs, garden decorations, knick knacks, murals, paintings, etc., … Continue reading →

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Sólfar: The Sun Voyager

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

Sólfar is a sculpture in Reykjavík, Iceland. I first saw this work in November, 2000, on my first visit to Iceland. I took a few photographs of it, like most tourists, but I can’t say that I really liked it. … Continue reading →

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Chihuly on Flickr

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

Dale Chihuly is one of the most celebrated artists of our time. His dazzling glass works of all sizes are widely exhibited, and can be seen not only in museums and galleries, but in permanent and temporary installations around the … Continue reading →

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Nathaniel Hawthorne Flickr Group

Posted on April 14, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

Nathaniel Hawthorne — I just started a new group on Flickr for photographs related to Hawthorne’s life and works, including the House of the Seven Gables and the Custom House in Salem, and the Old Manse and Wayside in Concord. … Continue reading →

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Sculpture at Boston Public Library

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Elizabeth Thomsen

I took this photograph on my way into the library to do a Flickr presentation for a group of librarians. This sculpture is named “Art” and it and its twin, “Science” are well-represented on Flickr, from many different angles, with … Continue reading →

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