Chernobyl for Reals

We've been watching the Chernobyl miniseries and the meticulous art direction reminded me of the work of one of my undergrad professors, David McMillan, who has been photographing Chernobyl since the early 90s, and, as it turns out, has a big-ass book just out from Steidl-- http://www.dsmcmillan.com/chernobyl/photographs/
https://www.indiebound.org/book/9783958293977

Image: FLAGS IN STAIRWELL, PRIPYAT October, 1998

My He-Man Action Star Phase

When Cathy Ward posted this vintage image of your humble blogger from that summer in Banff 30 years ago, I actually thought it was Sly Stallone as Cobra. At least one of us has gone on to sell a few paintings!

Like Rocky, most of Stallone’s paintings contain a restless, pent-up energy. 

(Photo: Fredrik Nilsen, courtesy of Galerie Gmurzynska) via The Telegraph