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Fine Arts Families & Scuba Steve

When the days are long and there's no end in sight, just remember that the past is always there to calm your nerves about the future with the delights from before.

Guess the historical figure

Who am I?

When my family gets together (I'm seated on the left), it's hard not to talk shop as three of my siblings are also artists. After decades of asserting myself as an influential painter and sculptor, I spurned art for the game of chess.

Photo source: Wikimedia Commons

B&W colorization of the day

Up for air

Even divers need to come up for air from time to time. He'll be back under the sea down where it's better and certainly wetter in a splash.

Photo source: Flickr

Celebrity spotlight

Head turner

Anyone for a game of badminton with this birdie? Even though she was one of the biggest stars of classic Hollywood, Lana Turner too needed a break for some sport. She infamously was discovered buying a Coke at a malt shop.

Photo source: Flickr

The way we were

Dorm room distractions

Working on a term paper is tough with a piano staring back at you. With such concentration, he's more likely to compose an overture than return to his studies.

Photo source: Flickr

Marcel Duchamp is today's historical figure (with brothers Raymond and Jacques). We're back tomorrow with more vintage goodies. See you then :-)

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