Bringing whimsy to the mundane, a Russian-born, London-based artist is making art from household items such as laundry, furniture, and food. Her unique movement, donned “household surrealism,” has garnered an international fanbase. Helga Stentzel, 38, is hugely inspired by everyday life. She was running a company designing and selling children’s clothes and accessories, and in…
Photos: Artist Transforms Hanging Laundry and Everyday Items Into Surreal Characters
Theater Review: ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Comic Problem Play
May 3, 2022
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CHICAGO—It’s considered one of Shakespeare’s problem plays, which is why the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, always appreciating a challenge, decided to mount “All’s Well That Ends Well.” Why is it considered a problem play? Because it presents characters who are seriously flawed, but that is also what makes it a comedy. In fact, if the characters…
Maypoles, Mary, Flowers, and Poets: The Many Enchantments of May
“May is pretty, May is mild, Dances like a happy child; Sing out, robin; spring out, flowers; April went with all her showers And the world is green again. …” In many lands around the world, the fifth month of the calendar year signals the end of winter and heralds the arrival of summer. The…
2022 Audi S5 Cabriolet
The 2022 Audi S5 Cabriolet soft-top convertible is much like the previous model year, except for new standard carbon fiber-look interior accents and 19-inch double-arm design wheels, which replace previous standard 18-inch tires. Engine and Performance The S5 Cabriolet comes with a 3.0 TFSI V6 engine that provides 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque….
Sound Stewardship: Lorenzetti’s ‘Allegory of Good Governance’
May 1, 2022
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The year is 1340, and the Republic of Siena is a happening place. Nine elected magistrates, known as the Council of Nine, enter the Palazzo Pubblico (or town hall) and proceed toward the Sala dei Nove (Salon of Nine or Council Room). They enter the council room and gaze upward at three wall-size frescoes, reminders…
Meet Ambar, the Show-Stealing Andalusian Horse With Pearl-White Hair and Golden Mane
With perlino hair and a golden mane that glistens like amber in the sun, the pureblood Andalusian horse named Ámbar is the apple of his owner’s eye. The photogenic stallion is also a sought-after photo subject, and an ambassador for his owner’s riding school—a haven in southern Spain where horse lovers can learn to ride…
WWI Nurse Restored 900-Year-Old Norman House; Her War-Time Music Room Is Still Unchanged
The owner and resident of one of the two oldest, continually inhabited houses in Britain tells the story of her mother-in-law’s epic restoration of the 900-year-old home to its original Norman state. The home is now a beautiful, tangible record of times past, and a tourist attraction in eastern England. Diana Boston’s mother-in-law, Lucy Boston,…
Capturing the Strength and Spirit of the Noble Horse
LONDON—English artist George Stubbs painted a stallion so true to life that, as you approach, you can almost catch a whiff of him as he rears and tosses his mane. He’s a tower of strength, on high alert. And he’s not happy. His nostrils flare and his eyes bulge as he pulls his head back…
New Reasons to Buy Old Things: Why Shopping for Vintage Furniture and Clothing Is Easier Than Ever
Antiques and vintage items have long been centerpieces of style, but the experience of shopping for them has changed dramatically in recent years, and so has the experience of buying second-hand contemporary pieces. Antiquing used to be about attending fairs, rummaging through shops, and going to auctions. While the thrill of the hunt was great…
Art That Expresses Kindness: Wood Artist Hopes to Create the Right Influence With His Work
April 29, 2022
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Embracing the unique color, texture, and shape of every log of wood, a Taiwanese sculptor has created hundreds of wood carvings that all have a story to tell. For the last 30 years, Tsai Mingfeng, 49, has been crafting outstanding wood sculptures, chiseling and hammering conscientiously to express the righteous principles of truth, compassion, and…
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