05 Works, The Art of War, Marilyn Monroe Goes to Gaza, with footnotes

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While it’s an interesting premise to imagine a figure like Marilyn Monroe stepping into a contemporary political crisis, it’s essential to acknowledge the complexities of such situations. Monroe, known for her glamorous Hollywood persona, could be portrayed as a symbol of compassion and advocacy for peace.

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In this scenario, she might use her fame to raise awareness, organize humanitarian efforts, or provide support for those in need. With her charisma and influence, Monroe could draw attention to the struggles faced by people in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of empathy, dialogue, and peaceful resolutions.

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As if stepping onto the stage of a modern tragedy, she would encounter the harsh realities of conflict, but also the resilience of the human spirit. Her efforts could involve collaborating with local organizations, engaging in cultural exchanges, and promoting messages of hope and solidarity.

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Ultimately, Monroe's journey would highlight the power of compassion in the face of adversity, advocating for a world where voices are heard, and humanity prevails over discord.

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Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 – August 4, 1962) was an American actress and model. Known for playing "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million (equivalent to $2 billion in 2023) by the time of her death in 1962. More on Marilyn Monroe

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01 Work, The art of War, Suhair Sibai's Damascus Queen #3, with Footnotes

Suhair Sibai

Damascus Queen #3, c. 2012

Paint on Canvas

48 W x 48 H

Private collection

Originally listed for C$9,108

Suhair Sibai was born in Syria in 1956. Through her work, Suhair explores the concepts of identity and the Self, using the female form as her preferred medium. According to Suhair, who was educated as an artist in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, the level of multiculturalism and diversity to which many of us are exposed to these days has the potential to cause the discord, displacement, and division of the Self.

Suhair strives to determine who we are as individuals, and how we came to end up in our current predicament. Using emotionally-charged colours, Suhair intentionally provides a contrast to the melancholic narratives, which are intended to ‘create alienation among audiences’. As well, the relatively large sizes of her works are meant to engage her viewers, and ultimately, by combining the emotional elements of her work with their own ‘biases’, Suhair’s audiences are able to experience something totally unique.

Suhair currently resides in Los Angeles, where she works as an artist full-time, and exhibits her work. In addition to LA, Suhair’s work has been received with great enthusiasm elsewhere around the world in Europe and the Middle East. More on Suhair Sibai

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01 Work, The Art of War, Sara Madandar's A Common Thread, with footnotes

Sara Madandar, United States

A Common Thread Artwork

Mixed Media, Acrylic on Canvas

36 W x 44 H x 1.5 D in

Private collection

For sale for C$5,296 in November 2023

Let us Believe In… is a collection of life-size portraits depicting a strong, diverse group of women. Starting with photographic prints on canvas, I paint, collage, write, spray, and sew onto their portraits. Much of my work has deployed the aesthetics of clothing and bodies to portray my own experiences as an Iranian woman migrating to the United States. In this series, I tell the stories of the women behind each portrait, letting their own narratives guide the techniques and materials used in each painting.

While they stand in separate portraits, the women of Let us Believe In… are not alone: they are connected through a social geography. All have lived in or are from New Orleans. This spatial connection is represented by a common thread woven through the paintings: the use of plaid patterns, which recall the latitude and longitude lines on a map. In each portrait, you will find a connection between the woman, the place, and the artist. More on this painting

Sara Madandar is an Iranian multi-disciplinary artist and educator based in New Orleans. She received her MFA from the University of Texas at Austin and her BA in painting from Azad University of Art and Architecture in Tehran. Through a range of media such as painting, video, installation, and performance, Madandar explores migration and the human experience of living between cultures, using the aesthetics of language, clothing, and bodies to study the complexities of cross-cultural experiences. Most recently, she was in residency at Joan Mitchell Center and Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI). Sara is also a co-founder of the Parlour Gallery and Camp Street Studios, an artist-run space in the heart of New Orleans' downtown art district. Some of her accolades include an award from the Texas Visual Artists Association (TVAA) and an award from the Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC) for work presented in an exhibition curated by Jessica Beck of the Andy Warhol Museum. Sara’s work has been featured at New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans Contemporary Art Center, Austin City Hall, Elisabeth Ney Museum, Elga Wimmer PCC (NYC), and many others. More on Sara Madandar

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01 painting, Portrait of a Lady, Harold Von Schmidt's Friendly Persuasion, with Footnotes

Harold Von Schmidt, 1893-1982

Friendly Persuasion, c. 1922

Gouache on board

15 by 33 inches

Private collection

Sold for  $1,300 USD in April 2017

The Friendly Persuasion is an American novel published in 1945 by Jessamyn West. It was adapted as the motion picture Friendly Persuasion in 1956. The book is about a Quaker farming family living near the town of Vernon in southern Indiana along "the banks of the Muscatatuck, where once the woods stretched, dark row on row." More on Friendly Persuasion

Even though the painting appears to show a scene from Jessamyn West's story; the painting is dated over 20 years before the book was published!

Harold von Schmidt (May 19, 1893 – June 3, 1982) was an American illustrator, who specialized in magazine interior illustrations.

Born in Alameda, California in 1893, he was orphaned at the age of five. After a year in an orphanage, he went to live with his Aunt Lily Von Schmidt, an artist in her own right. As a youth, von Schmidt worked as a cowhand and a construction worker. In 1920 and 1924, he was on the United States Olympic Rugby team along with his cousin Charles Lee Tilden Jr. Although the United States team won the gold medal both years, von Schmidt did not play in the only game in 1920, and was sidelined by an injury in the final practice in 1924.

Von Schmidt began his art studies at the California School of Arts and Crafts while he was still in high school. In 1924, he entered the Grand Central School of Art in New York City. He moved to the suburban community of New Rochelle which was a well-known artist colony and home to many of the top commercial illustrators of the day such as Frank and J. C. Leyendecker and Norman Rockwell. Also in residence was N. C. Wyeth would become leaders in the field.

He later married and moved to Westport, Connecticut.

Harold von Schmidt's work appeared primarily in Collier's Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Liberty, The Saturday Evening Post, and Sunset. Although he preferred magazine work and illustrated few books, he spent two years preparing sixty illustrations for a deluxe edition of Willa Cather's Death Comes for the Archbishop. In 1948, he was recruited by Albert Dorne to be one of the founding faculty for the Famous Artists School. He was awarded the first gold medal by the trustees of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1968.

Harold died on June 3, 1982 in Westport, Connecticut. More on Harold von Schmidt

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