How to describe the feeling when you see loads of people sharing a meme about how far back can you understand English, which goes all the way back to Old English. People having fun and delighted to realise they can get through Middle English pretty easily, early Middle English somewhat and a bit of Old…
Tag: occult art
Occult Humanities 2025
OCCULT HUMANITIES 2025 I’m always eager to attend this event which combines great speakers, art, and a variety of vendors — as well as the usual NYC attractions: a bit of art with Stephanie and a chance to catch up with Katja (not to mention a couple of quite good restaurants!). It was a relatively…
Johanna Dumet: Fool for a Lifetime
Circling around all the things that went on in Berlin: so much! So many glories to experience. Art everywhere and have I gone on at length about the sheer wonder of a modern city with affordable, convenient 24/7 public transportation? Well, I will at the drop of a hat. Drop a hat and see! Johanna…
Occulture
How to describe the phantasmagoria of experiences that was Occulture? It may take a couple posts. Long story short: I’m really glad I went. I was very happy with the responses to my talk and met lots of people who were excited to talk all things Leonora Carrington. And yes, the good news is my…
By the Hand of Sabazios!
The Hand of Sabazios! This ritual relic pops up here in there in archaeology from Asia through Europe. A cult which began in Asia Minor, Sabazios was quickly appropriated by the Greeks and then Romans, often appearing beside Hermes and Pan. These bronze hands were probably used in both altar niches and processions, where they…
Leonora @ Katonah
I met Stephanie down the river at Katonah for a great day of rebel plan making and of course, Leonora Carrington. This was much the same exhibit as we saw at the Rose Museum, so it was like seeing old friends. And getting a better look in some cases. It was a more relaxing day…
L’Étoile
Now in the shop: L’Étoile! Do you see the Star? Egyptomania was rampant in occult circles of the 18th and 19th centuries. This Star Card is adapted from Les XXII Lames Hermètiques du Tarot Divinatoire (1896) by R. Falconnier, illustrated by M.O. Wegener, son of the Swedish-born French photographer, Otto Wegener. Now that the Tower…
Fundraiser: Occulture
Thanks to the monumental skills of Stephanie the Queen of Everything, I now have a Threadless store with merch to sell! First up a LIMITED TIME OFFER for fundraising TOUR MERCH to help pay my way to Berlin for Occulture where I will be spreading the gospel of Leonora Carrington, of course! You can get…
Out Now: Hope Magic
MEANS MAGAZINE 3 Hope Magic Join a global array of grassroots and experimental writers, musicians and artists as they explore tactics for finding hope in a hopeless world. This issue includes: Amy Jackson: Twitter / Pocket ConjurationsLala Lotos: The Soul of Stones (art-making in war-torn Ukraine)Klaus Von Mork: Sigils, Manifestation, and Chaos Magic in Art…
Ithell @ Tate
I usually manage to get a snap of the poster for an exhibition and somehow I managed to miss doing that. It was probably the decision to stop at the White Swan and have a nice burger and a pint of Guinness. I even watched the cricket (my sweetie would approve). Another hot day in…