The Holiday Season and Americana

November 29, 2011 By Spencer Leave a Comment

Norman Rockwell Poster | "Marbles Champ"The holiday season is one filled with iconic American imagery. A very distinct season, the mere mention of the word “Thanksgiving” brings to mind pictures of pie, football, turkey, gargantuan amounts of food, cousins wrestling in the front yard and family. In the art world, any form of art that resembles or evokes something distinctly American is known as Americana. So, a picture of a baseball bat, a Norman Rockwell print or music from your favorite folk band could all be considered Americana.

"Good Manners" Linda Spivey Poster

We here at Posterazzi are glad to bring you the finest Americana art prints from artists such as Norman Rockwell, Linda Spivey and James O’Mara. Works such as Surprise, Hospitality and East Village NYC are available for purchase. Whether you’re looking to decorate your house with some rustic art or shopping for gifts, our wide selection of Americana art pieces will surely please.

 

 

Have your own thoughts on Americana? Do you have a specific favorite? Feel free to post your comments in the section below!

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Muppets and Happy Feet Triumphantly Return

November 22, 2011 By Spencer Leave a Comment

This coming Thanksgiving season is a time of family, thanks, Muppets and penguins. That’s right, Muppets and penguins. For those who may not have heard, the highly anticipated release of Happy Feet 2 and The Muppets hits theaters this holiday week. Both are expected to be box office smashes, especially considering the timing of release.

Let’s take a closer look at each:

The Muppets

The Muppets Christmas Carol | Holiday Movie PosterThe Muppets franchise is getting an overhaul and actor Jason Segel is leading the charge. Segel, famous for his screenwriting and acting in various Judd Apatow flicks, is quite an unlikely figure to be championing a children’s movie. However, the previews seem to show a reinvigorated Muppets that will be awesome to see. The story shows a couple of fans who find the old Muppets studio scheduled for demolition in order to tap into the oil that lies beneath it. Refusing to allow this, the fans and a new Muppet, Walter, go around the world reuniting all the Muppets. Along their trip, they find the Muppets in the most hilarious of situations and the whole thing seems subtly reminiscent of Blues Brothers and Animal House: Where Are They Now-style plot lines. Overall, this is just what this franchise needs and will surely be entertaining for anyone in your family.

Happy Feet 2

The Original Happy Feet Movie PosterMumble is all grown up! That’s right, our favorite tap-dancing penguin has grown up and has a son of his own. This second installment in the Happy Feet franchise shows Mumble’s son, Erik, as being a penguin who is reluctant to dance. A fantastic tale of growing up and fatherhood, this film offers life lessons through catchy songs and stunning visuals. Great timing, along with a star-studded cast, will surely make this movie a box office hit and has something everyone can enjoy or relate to.

What do you think of The Muppets? What about Happy Feet? Feel free to share your comments and experiences in the comment box below!

 

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The Life and Death of Vincent van Gogh

November 10, 2011 By Spencer Leave a Comment

New biography reveals startling information

Vincent van Gogh is easily one of the most prolific artists in history. A truly tormented soul, he was as troubled as he was brilliant. However, a recent in-depth investigation into his life revealed some shocking news that is taking the world by storm; that he may not have taken his own life.

The exhaustive investigation gets a bit more personal with our self-mutilating friend, showing that instead of committing suicide, van Gogh may have been shot by a pair of teenagers.

CBS News’ 60 Minutes sat down with the authors of Van Gogh: The Life to find out more. Here’s part one of the interview:

Haven’t seen his work up close? Here’s list of upcoming exhibitions in North America.

 

Any thoughts? Please feel free to add comments or questions in the area below.

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Vincent van Gogh – Popularity Continues

November 9, 2011 By Spencer Leave a Comment

His paintings are some of the most easily recognizable works of art in the world. Quite a long way for a man who was kicked out of art school and laughed at by the artistic community during his time. Vincent van Gogh works include thousands of paintings and drawings that continue to be shown around the world.  Such relevance, even 100 years after his death, makes him one of the most prolific artists of all time.

Vincent van Gogh - Starry NightWith exhibitions happening across the continent, there’s no better time to appreciate his work for yourself. Haven’t admired his work up close yet? Here’s some upcoming exhibitions in North America:

 

Vincent van Gogh – Up Close – Philadelphia Museum of Art. Lasting from February 1, 2012 until May 6, 2012. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Vincent van Gogh – Up Close – National Gallery of Canada. Lasting from May 25, 2012 until September 3, 2012. Ottowa, Ontario, Canada.

Van Gogh’s Dream – Arts For A Better World (AFABW).  Van Gogh’s Dream will be presented for the first time in the United States by the “Institut Van Gogh,” a non-profit dedicated at fulfilling Van Gogh’s Dream.   Surfcomber Hotel – Miami Beach, Florida, United States from November 30, 2011 until December 7, 2011.

Have you been to a van Gogh exhibition before? Do you plan to? Please feel free to share experiences or ask questions in the comment box below.

Also, take a few minutes to browse our collection of Vincent van Gogh art prints and share in his artistic passion.

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Andy Warhol Posters and Prints

March 27, 2011 By Administrator Leave a Comment

Andy Warhol is an iconic figure in the pop art world. He has many pieces of work that vary in type. From presidents to strawberries, he has done it all.

We feature dozens of his pieces that are very representative of all of the pieces that he has created over the years. One of his most popular pieces, Campbell’s Tomato Soup, is just one of the many pieces that we offer. It is shown in several different forms in all different colors.

Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy and even Chairman Mao make appearances in Andy Warhol’s prints. We have tried to gather the largest collection of his work so that you could enjoy every bit as much as we do. The Marylin Monroe piece is also another favorite of many people. She represents beauty and a free spirit which many of us try to mimic in our lives today. Andy incorporated that idea when he created the prints of her. There are several varieties to choose from with Marylin along with many other posters.

We want to offer you the largest Andy Warhol poster collection that we can. We have brought in many different types of Warhol pieces including those with words, his multi-colored prints and even few that you wouldn’t expect from Warhol.

Take advantage of the wide variety of Andy Warhol Posters today!

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