Visionary artist and magician Austin Osman Spare was born 130 years ago today. Fulgur Publishing’s site features this biographical sketch: “Austin Osman Spare (1886-1956) is one of the most influential and innovative figures in twentieth century occultism. A natural artist… Continue Reading
Exhibition: Austin Osman Spare: A Focus on Life The Atlantis Bookshop in London is putting on an exhibition called A Focus on a Life, celebrating the life and work of Austin Osman Spare (1886 – 1956). The exhibition runs from… Continue Reading
The U.K.’s Jerusalem Press has announced the release of William Wallace’s Eily -Austin Spare’s Muse. Their site states: “In this multi-faceted book, Dr Wallace analyses Spare’s debt to Theatre, Shakespeare, the Classics, Lewis Carroll and Nietzsche. At the centre of… Continue Reading
ART : Esoteric and Arcane X The Cabinet of the Solar Plexus and GalleryX are pleased to present this landmark exhibition of international esoteric and arcane art, curated by Dolorosa de la Cruz This is not only the first event… Continue Reading
Jerusalem Press has announced the September publication of Dr. William Wallace’s new book, Eily: Austin Osman Spare’s Muse, with a deluxe edition to follow in December. According to the publisher’s website, In this multi-faceted book, Dr Wallace analyses Spare’s debt… Continue Reading
The Cabinet of the Solar Plexus & Gallery X present this landmark exhibition of international esoteric and arcane art. 9th Sept 2016 – 24th of Sept This is not only the first event of this kind for Ireland, but also… Continue Reading
The New Yorker’s just run a nice feature on Genesis Breyer P-Orridge which, as always, is witty, funny and thought-provoking in a profound yet entirely non-pompous way. Part of its introduction notes: “P-Orridge, whose well-worn features evoke both Ozzy Osbourne… Continue Reading
Lost Envoy is a new book edited by artist Jonathan Allen, which brings into public view the recently discovered hand-painted tarot cards by English artist and mystic Austin Osman Spare. It’s available directly from the publisher Strange Attractor press and in… Continue Reading
Yesterday, May 17 marked the 60th anniversary of the passing of artist and magician Austin Osman Spare. The Wikipedia article on him begins: “Austin Osman Spare (30 December 1886 – 15 May 1956) was an English artist and occultist who worked… Continue Reading
Book Launch: Lost Envoy – The Tarot Deck of Austin Osman SpareWednesday 11 May, 7.00 – 9.00pm / free Launching Lost Envoy, a new book edited by artist Jonathan Allen, which brings into public view the recently discovered hand-painted tarot cards… Continue Reading