Celebration - AnArt4Life

Image Challenge No 3

Our Image Challenge today contains much to think about and some people might find it upsetting on several levels. It does involve the tweaking of reality and the possible absence of a loved one at Christmas.

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Happy 5th Birthday to the AnArt4Life Blog

We have made it to our fifth birthday and a huge thank you to everyone who has made this possible - the subscribers and social media followers, the thousands who visit our site each month, the artists who so willingly share their work and especially to my wonderful team.

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Melbourne Cup - Hats are the Essential Accessory!

Melbourne Cup hats and fashion are the hallmark of Melbourne Spring Racing glamour. It would be a dream to wear a hat created by Rose Hunter who has won numerous awards over her career as a milliner which spans more than 40 years. Photo: Jane

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Halloween 2022

Whether you like it or not - it's here and no going away!! The 31 October is important for a multitude of events but now Halloween has taken over. We can cope - it's only for one night!! And the kids love it and are having fun.

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Celebrating Diwali

To all the AnArt4Life subscribers and followers who celebrate Diwali - May you celebrate a wonderfully bright Diwali & wishing you a year full of happiness, prosperity & creativity.

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Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal family of UK in Art

QE II was a beloved figure not only to Britain but across the world. She supported & endorserd arts organisations. Today we offer some articles from ArtUK about the Queen and other Royals as they have been depicted in art.

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HAPPY ROSH HASHANAH 2022

Wishing all our Jewish family and friends a very happy new year filled with many blessings and good cheer.

People

Father's Day in Australia and New Zealand

Today is Father's day in Australia and New Zealand. We love our Dads and are wishing them a very happy day.

Photography

Jobs that no longer exist today!

Today we celebrate the photography of yesteryear by looking at a number of jobs that no longer exist.... Image. Pinterest, Vancouver, Canada.

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NAIDOC WEEK 2022

Join with us in celebrating NAIDOC WEEK (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) here in Australia where we recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Happy 4th July 2022

Wishing our American subscribers and followers a Happy Fourth of July.

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Honoring Fathers

It's Fathers Day in America and Britain and what a wonderful chance to enjoy some famous and not so famous images of fathers and their children. Thank you dads around the world for loving us and especially for making us laugh.

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Platinum Jubilee - Queen Elizabeth II

Over four days this last weekend Britain celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II – incredibly Her Majesty has reigned for 70 years. Little did she know that her pledge at the Coronation in 1952 would continue for a record reign.

Vehicles

Spirit of Ecstasy

The Spirit of Ecstasy mascot on the Rolls-Royce cars is a symbol of passion, creativity and feelings of "umlimited heights of joy" to quote our subscriber Monica in Tanzania. Learn how this mascot came to be.

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Happy Mother's Day in recognition of Anna Marie Jarvis, Julia Ward Howe & Janet Heyden

It's Mother's Day here in Australia and in the USA and we celebrate all women who have made and continue to make our lives so rich and fulfilled. Meet the three women who helped recognise the role played by women.

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ANZAC DAY - "Holding the Line 1899-2022" by Rowdy Wylie

We are so honoured today as Rowdy Wylie has once more created a painting to commemorate ANZAC DAY in recognition of the service and sacrifice made by the armed forces of Australia and New Zealand to help many countries facing conflict and disaster.

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Amedeo Modigliani

Our last artist to celebrate the Passover period is the Jewish Italian painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani who bridged all worlds and embraced people from vastly different backgrounds to his own.

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Earth Day

Please take 5 minutes today to reflect on the beauty and vulnerability of our wonderful planet we call Earth. Showcasing the work of acrylic artist Amy Casey. Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel / Unsplash

Music

Celebrating the Life of Joseph Schmidt

The post today is in celebration of the life of Joseph Schmidt who was a remarkable Jewish cantor and tenor.

Abstract

Eva Hesse

Eva Hesse was one of the most influential minimalist artists of her time, known for her revolutionary use of space and material. Credit: Zimra Chickering, emorywheel.com

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Celebrating Passover

To all my Jewish family and friends I wish you a very happy and fulfilling holiday. And let's celebrate with Marc Chagall.

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Ramadan

Celebrating the beginning of Ramadan with artist Natasha Ahmed. And wishing a Happy Ramadan to my Muslim friends.

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The romance of flight: The Serpentine Air Race - August 1920 and 2022 - Part 1

Today we look at the history of the first official air race in Australia, in August 1920. It was a promotional event by four World War One pilots to raise funds for investment in the Second Peace Loan. Image: J Tresise. East Loddon Historical Society collection

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Mothering Sunday

It's Mothering Sunday this weekend in the UK and so we are sending our very best wishes to all the mothers around the world and we thank them for all the love they give and the sacrifices they make to give children the best possible chance at "a good and fulfilling life".

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Pub scenes from around the world: The Irish View

Celebrating St Patrick's Day with a visit to an Irish pub or two - from Argentina, to Uganda, to New York, then Melbourne Australia - and ending up in Ireland at the "South Pole Inn" where you can learn all about a very interesting Irishman.

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