Monthly Archives: July 2012

memories of the ’70s – Montreal Summer Olympics

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

For the Great White North, the middle of the 1970s was a time to celebrate – the first time Canada was the host country for the Olympics in the city of Montreal. With 92 nations participating, the Summer Olympic Games … Continue reading →

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Vandals

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

Is it a proclamation about graffiti artists? A local gang? Or just a use of letters in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District:

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Not just for hippies

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

I think this sentiment is something that needs to be shared – over and over – spotted in a New Orleans parking lot:

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memories of the ’80s – The Joshua Tree by U2

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

In the spring of 1987, one of Ireland’s favourites looked to the United States for inspiration on their fifth studion album – The Joshua Tree. After mixing their view of Irish culture and politics on their previous albums, U2 decided … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a freedom fighter

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

In Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, well-known graffiti artist Shepard Fairey created a mural, which includes politician and activist Ang Sun Suu Kyi:

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memories of the ’70s – Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

For 1977, the radio was dominated by songs from the album Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. The band’s previous self-titled album in 1975 had done well but the band wanted to do even better. Released in February, the eleventh studio album … Continue reading →

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Beautiful New Orleans

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

At Beaucoup Juice in New Orleans, the local art creations include these fancy bra tops – only in New Orleans would health food and costume combine so well:

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Cartoon vs monster

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

It’s a wild combination of images and styles in this part of Miami’s Wynwood Arts District – but I like it:

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memories of the ’80s – Beauty and the Beast

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

In the late 1980s, this classic French fairytale was shown in a new way with the television series Beauty and the Beast. Starring Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton, the series was set in New York City. Hamilton played Catherine Chandler, … Continue reading →

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A neon mask

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Waheeda Harris

When I saw this image in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, it reminded me of an ancient mask – with a nouveau paint job:

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