“I never know how nearly all the things that arise in me come about; often, as this time, they appear indeed out of a sleeping dream; then I get to work most scrupulously and intransigently to bring them into line with what is empirically, buildably, usably, and visibly possible” Carlo Mollino on #grownostr

“We demand of a work of art that it should transcend technique in the pursuit of lyricism. The only way of transcending technique is to permit a descent into - I use a word which may seem paradoxical - uselessness.” Carlo Mollino on #artstr

Neither shall the water which has past by, be ever recalled; nor can the hour which has past, ever return.

Cold waters, by the aid of the Naiads become warm.

Cupid indeed is obstinate and wild

I think she wants to be a Winged Victory. Next week I will try to reimagine this one as a Nike.

When I read Nostr After Dark I can’t help but think of Carlo Mollino

Sally Mann

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