Etiqueta: folk art

Drone-themed pakistani folk art

thepoliticalnotebook: Drones as art… Inspired by both the ongoing drone war and Pakistani truck art, these are a selection of beautiful drone-themed folk art from Pakistani painter Mahwish Chishty….

Devils join the retinue of St. Nicholas

In the village of Nedašov, devils join the retinue of St. Nicholas to frighten children into being good. Photograph by Charles Fréger

Janko Domsic

Matokie Slaughter

Matokie Slaugther, nickname of Margaret Kilgallen.

Matokie Slaughter

Matokie Slaughter, nickname of Margaret Kilgallen

Colossus of Roads

Colossus Of Roads

Bozo Texino

Bozo Texino

Colossus of Roads

«Boxcars fade, black and white prints don’t.»

American Folk Art Museum. New England, Circa 1820

Love tokens, often mistakenly called valentines, were given in affection on days other than February 14. In this exuberant example, fifteen hearts and six heart-and-hand motifs are applied…