The late Jim Garvey was known for many unique activities during his all too brief lifetime. One of them was creating illuminated manuscripts. I’ve been told that one of them was an illuminated letter to the IRS explaining why he… Continue Reading
“The National Library of Israel (NLI) in Jerusalem has announced that with a generous grant from Arcadia, a charitable fund of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwin, it will be opening digital access to over 2,500 rare Islamic manuscripts and books… Continue Reading
Oh July 1, 2020 EV Charles Stein posted on FB: “Sad news. Harvey Bialy, the creator of the images that I have been posting with my texts about them, has died. I don’t have details. Friend and coconspirator with me… Continue Reading
The intersections between art and magick was probably never more pronounced than in the succession of art movements that began with the Symbolists of Bell Epoque Paris and ended (more or less) with Dadaism. In the late 19th century, Josephine… Continue Reading
Fulgur Press just announced the status of their upcoming publication of the Tarot of Leonora Carrington. Carrington was a noted Surrealist painter and occultist. We’ve blogged about her a fair amount over the years. We’re fans! Actually I’ve been reading… Continue Reading
Publishing House Strange Attractors is now taking pre-orders fro Amy Hale’s biography of occultist and surrealist painter Ithell Colquhoun, Ithell Colquhoun: Genius Of The Fern Loved Gully. Their announcement says: “We’re incredibly happy and excited to announce that pre-orders are now… Continue Reading
“You can still watch SUPERMOON 5 at your leisure! Here is the archive link to this performance, video and musical show and fundraiser supporting Black lives and communities!: https://youtu.be/qYi6lAb-szM “This is such an entertaining edition with so many great pieces and… Continue Reading
O.T.O. Cabinet member David Tibet of Current 93 posted exciting news on his FB page: “I will be announcing details of the new C93 album soon, including the two special editions that will accompany it. Watch the grain and the… Continue Reading
Production company Bad Manner’s has launched its experimental website www.screen-talk.com, built around the Screen Talk mini-series produced by the artist Neïl Beloufa. Adapted from a film originally shot in 2014, the Screen Talk project depicts a world affected by a strange pandemic, with a precursory vision and an… Continue Reading
Great piece in the New Yorker discussing a new book on Andy Warhol by Blake Gopnik titled, prosaically Warhol. Basically its a Cliff Notes version of the book itself which weighs in at some 900 pp. Why should you care?… Continue Reading