Category Archives: Art

Long Beautiful Hair

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Sister Wolf

I don’t think one can underestimate the importance of hair. As I often say aloud while watching TV, “Hair is everything.” When accused of having an unhealthy preoccupation with hair, I’ve been able to fire off myths and folk tales … Continue reading →

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I Heart Grayson Perry

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Sister Wolf

Everything I read about Grayson Perry just makes me love him more and more. When he accepted the Turner prize in 2003, wearing a fantastic lilac frock of his own creation, he said “It’s about time a transvestite potter won … Continue reading →

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In Awe of Liza Lou

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Sister Wolf

All day I’ve been thinking about Liz Lou. Maybe it’s because her art involves such a passionate, superhuman commitment in time and labor. My own fits of art are so half-assed and meager. “Liza Lou has often been trivialised as … Continue reading →

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Directors Gone Wild!

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Sister Wolf

When Clint Eastwood heard Spike Lee’s complaint about the racial make-up of Clint’s war movie “Flags of Our Fathers,” Clint was exasperated. After explaining to a interviewer that his film was true to history, he remarked about Spike Lee, “A … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Collectors

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Sister Wolf

Just when I was considering the possibility of throwing some shit out, I come across a group of compulsive collectors, thanks to Men.Style.com. I was looking for Philip Grangi, a jewelry designer, and discovered that he is a self-described “Avid … Continue reading →

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My New Tattoo

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Sister Wolf

My new tattoo was inspired by this product from an online botanica. My Adopted Son (long story) got the same tattoo, and then we ate dinner at a bowling alley. My husband was displeased that he hadn’t been notified about … Continue reading →

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The Tudors: Farewell, Pignose!

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Sister Wolf

I was surprised to find my self addicted to The Tudors, on Showtime, which just had its season finale last week.   It seemed pretty stupid the first time I watched it. That Jonathan Rhys Meyers is such a terrible actor. … Continue reading →

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Moss Design Online

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Sister Wolf

Moss is a design store with a great online shop full of stuff to drool over or laugh at or both. I love this necklace by Katja Prins, called Bound by Blood.   It “represents prayer necklaces from differing religions, and … Continue reading →

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Visions of Hair

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Sister Wolf

Now, this is hair! Do you love it or do you love it! I believe these hair sculptures are the work of Nagi Noda. I hope Amy has seen these.

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A Morrissey Experience

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Sister Wolf

Last night, the entire Sister Wolf family got off our asses and went to see the Dresden Dolls perform at the Wiltern. The Sons were intent on standing right by the stage, and did so. The Husband and I chose … Continue reading →

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