"Hairy Locomotion," by Remedios Varo, features enigmatic figures with elongated beards that seem to defy gravity, moving through an ethereal architectural space. The painting exemplifies Varo's unique blend of surrealism and mystical imagery, conveying a dreamlike exploration of unconventional movement.
Hairy Locomotion
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/19679
"The World Beyond" by Remedios Varo depicts a surreal vessel navigating through a dreamscape, featuring elegantly intricate structures and whirlpools that suggest a mystical voyage. Varo's characteristic style blends elements of fantasy and metaphysics, creating a composition that invites viewers to explore the realms of imagination and the unknown.
The World Beyond
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/20030
"Boy and Butterfly," a work by Remedios Varo, depicts a mysterious figure strolling through a narrow alleyway, subtly enveloped by an ethereal butterfly. This surreal piece captures Varo's characteristic blend of dreamlike imagery and detailed, architectural settings.
Boy And Butterfly
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/20003
"Phenomenon" by Remedios Varo depicts a surreal scene where a shadow separates from a man in a striped suit on stone steps, highlighting themes of duality and introspection. The artist's fascination with the subconscious and mystical is evident in the dreamlike atmosphere and intricate composition.
Phenomenon
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/19664
View of the Casa Mila and its balconies with organic metalwork railings
View of the Casa Mila from the side
View of the Casa Mila
One of the doors of the Casa Mila with fancy organic metalwork
I’m in Barcelona this week, so expect a LOT of photos of twiddly architecture, since Barcelona does it so well. To start, here’s Gaudi’s Casa Mila (1906–10), better known as La Pedrera (The Quarry) because of its undulating rock face vibe. (Am pacing myself with all things Gaudi, so didn’t go in.)
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View of the main auditorium at the Palace of Catalan Music
Detail of the stained glass skylight at the Palace of Catalan Music
Detail of the stained glass skylight at the Palace of Catalan Music
Fancy ceiling decorations ahoy!
The main auditorium at the Palace of Catalan Music is SUPREMELY fancy. Everything is stained glass or mosaic or tiles or twiddly stonework, and the central skylight looks like a sunburst surrounded by singing ladies, and droops down from the ceiling like a great big Art Nouveau boobie. It’s amazing.
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A chandelier surrounded by a spiralling plaster ceiling
Random tourists standing in front of a fancy stained glass window. The entire Casa Batlló is an exercise in photographing around tourists.
Ceiling wibbles with added stained glass and pillars
A hallway made up of a series of white plastered catenary arches
The Casa Batlló also contains more trippy ceilings, stained glass and catenary arches than you can shake a stick at. It’s a bit like being swallowed by a huge sea creature, except there’s a gift shop.
24.02.2026 17:09 — 👍 20 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0I'm asking you politely: Please don't litter on the internet? AI generated art and music smells.
24.02.2026 02:16 — 👍 388 🔁 93 💬 1 📌 8I love it when you travel! I get to live vicariously through you.
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The artwork "As the Volante" by Remedios Varo features a surreal figure seamlessly fused with a spiraling, fiery landscape, manipulating a steering wheel as if charting an ethereal journey. Varo, a key figure in the Surrealist movement, often infused her works with dreamlike narratives and mystical symbolism, as seen in the otherworldly fusion of human and mechanical elements in this piece.
As the Volante
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/19557
"Ladies' Suit" by Remedios Varo showcases her signature surrealist style, depicting elegantly dressed figures amidst a dreamlike setting. The intricate details and mysterious ambiance reflect Varo's fascination with mysticism and the subconscious, characteristic of her whimsical and imaginative artistic approach.
Ladies' Suit
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/19476
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
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"Amoebiasis or Vegetables" by Remedios Varo blends surrealism with intricate biological detail as tiny, whimsical creatures explore a vibrant ensemble of oversized vegetables. This imaginative piece captures Varo's characteristic style, merging scientific curiosity with fantastical elements, inviting viewers into a world where the microscopic becomes monumental.
Amoebiasis or vegetables
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/20049
In "Alchemy or the Useless Science" by Remedios Varo, a solitary figure draped in a patterned cloak appears deep in thought, seated before a mysterious, angular house-like structure set against a surreal landscape. Varo's work often explores themes of mystical and esoteric transformation, reflected here in the intricate geometrical forms and alchemical symbols that populate the scene.
Alchemy or the Useless Science
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/19483
Picture of a blue throw blanket with a black and white peacock and the words “I am fucking magnificent “ on it the art is by @effinbirds
OMG - these throws are amazing! Thank you @effinbirds.com
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24.01.2026 11:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I was looking at the blankets today - but now I want THIS one!
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York Solomon R. Guggenheim Founding Collection Naum Gabo © Nina & Graham Williams
Construction in Depths by Naum Gabo, 1944
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137459
"Emerging Luz" by Remedios Varo features a mystical figure enveloped in a textured, organic cloak resembling bark or coral, symbolizing transformation and emergence. The painting showcases Varo's signature blending of Surrealism and magical realism, where intriguing elements like a lit lantern and a watchful gaze add to the sense of mystery and illumination.
Emerging Luz
https://botfrens.com/collections/69/contents/19717
This just went on my list of possible topics for a paper.
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This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is this c. 1926 teal silk velvet dress with Moorish inspired glass beading and metallic thread embellishment. It was designed by the French fashion house of Callot Soeurs. The Robert & Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection. #fashionhistory
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Link for the pattern - www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-...
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Black and silver bubble skirt, patch worked from multiple striped fabrics
Birthday skirt (which was finished day of - of course) Sofia bubble skirt from Style Arc patterns. 4 silver and black dupioni pieces that I have had for 15 years at least.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York Solomon R. Guggenheim Founding Collection
Simultaneous Self-Portrait by Enrico Prampolini, 1918
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137533
Front/side view of silvered leather & suede evening shoes, decorative bows, 1930-35, FIDM
Side/back view of silvered leather & suede evening shoes, 1930-35, striped heels, FIDM
Evening shoes, brand T. Eaton, 1930-35. Via FIDM Museum.
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The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, 1976 © 2016 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/ADAGP, Paris
Sea = Dancer by Gino Severini, 1914
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137429
"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
