Bass. Saul Bass.

April 7, 2011.Reading time 2 minutes.

Last month, the Kemistry Gallery in London held a show presenting the poster art of legendary graphic artist Saul Bass. Even if you don’t recognize the name, if you’re a film fan then you know his work well. If I say Vertigo, chances are one of the first things you’ll think of is that iconic […]

Awww, Shucks

March 26, 2011.Reading time 3 minutes.

The always delightful Clara who runs Via Marugtta 51 named The Pictorial as a ‘Stylish Blogger’ and bestowed upon us this totally fun Stylish Blogger Award. Now there are rules to this thing, of which I am only too happy to comply, particularly the first which is to link up to the blog that gave […]

Brian Duffy and the Swinging '60s

September 28, 2009.Reading time 2 minutes.

London’s Chris Beetles Gallery is one of my favorite art galleries and their exhibitions are always something truly spectacular. From October 12 through November 7, they are presenting a special presentation of Brian Duffy prints—Duffy being the Swinging Sixties photographer iconic fashion shoots and portraits of pop culture icons came to embody the energy and […]