Leah M
@empawsebskysocial
Span, Fr, Eng pre-, hi- & postmodern. Whatever it is, Cervantes saw it coming. Director, Oregon Humanities Center. Deep interest in poetry; deepening interests in vis. art, perf. art. Current pivot: Velázquez, 80s feminisms and the NY art scene.
This one is by someone on IG named pedro dolcefoto...and his AI, I'm sure. But I still love it.
Mixed feelings about the tendency to lead w/ the "Golden Age" at these kinds of moments. 21st c. Spain is so, so not this. That country does so much, so well, and it would be nice to be showing the world more about that. But hey: it's a truth universally acknowledged that Miguel is #10. Stone fact.
I've been meaning to read this one for months. And the airport bocadillo is always the tastiest—bcs seasoned w nostalgia. Con el amor de siempre, Madrid, y hasta la próxima.
Can't stop thinking about this painting, encountered at a temporary installation on textiles at the Galería de las Colecciones Reales. It's so bizarre and unsettling, I don't know what to do with it. Also: look at that work with white. Now quite curious about Joszy Arpad Koppay (1859-1927). #artsky
Bird watching in the Patrimonio Nacional...saw quite a few hoopoes and a common snipe, among other critters... #birdsinart #artsky
First brilliant summer read: Dahlia de la Cerda, Perras De Reserva. I am hesitant to pick up the translation bcs her prose in Spanish is so good, but it exists in English as Reservoir Bitches (trans Julia Sanches and Heather Cleary), longlisted for the Booker. #booksky
Run, do not walk, to see Lisa Yuskavage at the Zwirner Gallery in NYC. It's up until June 26. Downright cathartic. Fuck patriarchy. (Then zip across the street for some Leonora Carrington.)
Great fun and also nerve-wracking to take the Resonant Niña out of my head and out into the public for some sunlight, fresh air, and conversation. Many thanks to @albertlloret.bsky.social and the New England Siglodoristas for the opportunity!
Mile End Kicks is pretty adorable. And I wouldn't be 25 again if you paid me.
Achieved my objective of doing all I needed to do today without ever losing a sightline to these beauties.
30 years after I first listened to Being There, Jeff Tweedy still moves me from point A to point B. Brilliant show last night. If you can catch his North American tour, it's worth it.
Just arrived, and can't wait to read! Congrats on your ~second~ book this year, @johannawinant.bsky.social !
Beyond grateful for our Oregon congressional team, for your vocal support for the humanities. Two brilliant, galvanizing days on the Hill. Thank you @humanitiesall.bsky.social and amazing staff in the offices of @merkley.senate.gov @repvalhoyle.bsky.social @repdexteror.bsky.social @wyden.senate.gov
Along with Cervantes, I remain convinced that there are more good, brave people than craven, damaged, awful people in this country.
A perfect movie about U.S. birding. Even more perfect about U.S. brothers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-w...
Absolutely heartbroken for friends and colleagues in Spain today. Huelva has such a special place in my life and in my heart. Acepten mi más sincero pésame.
Every few years I listen to the whole thing. So far, it has not disappointed even once.