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« on: Nov 15, 2006, 18:30 » |
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This thread is all about the sources modern artists and photographers use as inspiration behind their works. After all, imitation is still the highest form of compliment - at least as long as it doesn't turn into plagiarism. I'll start this thread with Alex Gross.  © Alex Gross: The Meaning, 2003/4... inspired by...  © Hashiguchi Goyo: Woman Holding Lipstick, 1920 |
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Suzanne
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« Reply #1 on: Nov 24, 2006, 13:56 » |
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Here are two examples of imitation gone completely wrong. Only fashion photography can create such horrible analogies:  "The Blood Show" © Paco Peregrin... inspired by...  "The Cloven Bunny" © Mark Ryden "The Today Romantic" © Mario Sorrenti... inspired by...  "Lady with an Ermine" by Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1485 |
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« Reply #2 on: Dec 01, 2006, 07:40 » |
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 Another Lady with Ermine for you and...  JOEL-PETER WITKIN, Gods of Earth and Heaven *  Botticelli, Birth of Venus*oh crap...do I need to put a fig leaf on the Witkin? |
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Suzanne
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« Reply #3 on: Dec 05, 2006, 21:49 » |
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*oh crap...do I need to put a fig leaf on the Witkin? Hehe.. nah.. I'll just make the thread slightly NSFW. Thanks for posting the x-ray lady! Great interpretation. And now to another lady: The Lady of Shalott...  by John William Waterhouse by Wim Bals |
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« Reply #4 on: Dec 08, 2006, 02:03 » |
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*oh crap...do I need to put a fig leaf on the Witkin?
arh, c'mon... this is a european blog, we can handle it  ... and it's a fantastic picture! |
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Suzanne
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« Reply #5 on: Dec 12, 2006, 14:19 » |
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Suzanne
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« Reply #6 on: Dec 13, 2006, 19:09 » |
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Suzanne
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« Reply #7 on: Dec 13, 2006, 23:22 » |
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I'm not quite sure about the "inspiration" for Ryden's and Bowers' Venus with Bunnies fascination, but I could imagine that it was one of Vecchio's pieces.  © David M. Bowers: Venus and the Rabbits © Mark Ryden: Sophia's Mercurial Waters |
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Suzanne
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« Reply #8 on: Dec 15, 2006, 16:35 » |
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« Reply #9 on: Dec 17, 2006, 22:12 » |
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 Max Ernst  Collette Calascione, Dream of the Hungry Ghosthttp://www.calascione.comTwo brilliant images. I can't decide which I love more... |
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Suzanne
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« Reply #10 on: Dec 17, 2006, 22:44 » |
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Thank you soooooo much for adding these two beautiful pieces to our little collection, my dear. Even though I'm an ardent Ernst groupie, I'd actually go for Colette's version. I mean the lady's dress just screams for wings. I also think she did an amazing job by breaking up the floor into burning trompe l'oeil sections. And strangely enough, I also felt that Ernst's door in the background was missing a handle and a keyhole, so I'm really glad that Colette took care of that too. I think Ernst would be very proud of her. And for those of you who are still looking for a Christmas present: Ernst's " Une Semaine de Bonté" is a book that needs to be on every person's bookcase. |
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« Reply #11 on: Jan 08, 2007, 15:28 » |
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Suzanne
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« Reply #13 on: Jan 09, 2007, 01:28 » |
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Great example! À propos Velasquez: Folks who happen to be in London before Jan 21st should absolutely go and see the Velásquez exhibition at the National Gallery. It's stunning.  |
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