James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903): Painter, draughtsman, decorator, writer; born in America, raised in Russia; spent his adult life as an artist in Paris, London, and Venice; forged his own aesthetic philosophy, which he articulated through his images (prints, paintings) and writings; he produced over 600 etchings, drypoints, and lithographs (incl. Twelve Etchings from Nature = The French Set (1858), The Thames Set (1859), and First and Second Venice Sets (1879-80)). Book: Whistler wrote "The Gentle Art of Making Enemies". The New York Public Library shows Whistler prints (Poetry of Sight, Jan 24-May 10, 2003).

Whistler Etching

Other Links:
Whistler Prints
Whistler Biography and Paintings
Art Encyclopedia: James McNeill Whistler

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Jazz Vocals / Vocal Improvisation: Kyoko Kitamura: seen at 55 Bar, NYC, March 15, 2003; w/ Khabu and Mike McGinnis, and on April 19, 2003 at The Three Jewels Cafe, NYC, w/ Ras Moshe (on reeds). Very intriguing experimental vocalist.
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Author: Jean Améry. Book: Jenseits von Schuld und Suehne. Bewaeltigungsversuche eines Ueberwaeltigten (in German). Jean Améry Biography.
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CD: Fairground Attraction: Ay Fond Kiss
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