Tag Archives: 1980’s

1987: Not Like a River

Posted on January 16, 2018 by corvusfugit

The river-of-time metaphor symbolises the flow of time as the steady movement of a current along with all the flotsam it carries—and the events we experience are depicted by the particular pieces of flotsam being carried along past us by … Continue reading →

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1987: Cultural Differences

Posted on January 14, 2018 by corvusfugit

[In France], F, her husband, and her daughter, who are preparing to leave a party, are standing in the foyer saying goodbye. As she leaves, F has a “minor accident”: while putting on her coat, her hand brushes against a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1980's, 20th Century, Anthropology, Art, Food and Drink, France, Georges Mathieu, Manners, Painting, Raymonde Carroll, USA | 1 Comment

1985: Calendar Man!

Posted on December 3, 2017 by corvusfugit

Batman Vol. 1, #384 (June, 1985); cover artists Paris Cullins and Anthony Tollin

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1984: Action Painting

Posted on December 2, 2017 by corvusfugit

Mark Tansey: Action Painting II (1984)

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1989: The Great Fire of London

Posted on November 22, 2017 by corvusfugit

In this dream I was coming up out of the London tube. I was in a rush, under a gray rain. I was preparing myself for a new life, for a joyful freedom. And I had to fathom the dream’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 17th Century, 1980's, 20th Century, Books, Fire, France, Great Britain, Jacques Roubaud, London, Natural Disasters, OULIPO, Samuel Rolle | Leave a comment

1986: Vehicle / Terrain

Posted on November 19, 2017 by corvusfugit

Gary Siebel: City Car (c. 1985) From Harold Blank’s Wild Wheels (1994)

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1980: Turnabout League

Posted on November 14, 2017 by corvusfugit

Clark Kent arrives to work one day to find that everyone’s gender has been switched. Has the world gone crazy? Superman Vol. 1 #349 (July, 1980) Writer: Martin Pasko Penciler: Curt Swan Inks: Frank Chiaramonte Colourist: Adrienne Roy Letters: Ben … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1980's, 20th Century, Adrienne Roy, Art, Ben Oda, Comics, Curt Swan, Frank Chiaramonte, LGBTQ, Martin Pasko, USA | Leave a comment

1982: Do You Remember?

Posted on November 9, 2017 by corvusfugit

Do you Remember? We do it all for fun you know Get loaded after the show, it’s all part of the scene Don’t hate us, we’re just kids People say we’re behind the times, go ahead and see if I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1950's, 1980's, 20th Century, Children, Games, Hüsker Dü, Punk, Talking Heads, USA | Leave a comment

1984: The Battle of Orgreave

Posted on November 2, 2017 by corvusfugit

On June 18, 1984, 5,000 picketers—members of the UK National Union of Mineworkers and their supporters—arrived at the British Steel Corporation coking plant in Orgreave, South Yorkshire, determined to prevent scab trucks from leaving the plant with deliveries. They were … Continue reading →

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1966: Like Everybody Else

Posted on November 1, 2017 by corvusfugit

Bill Melendez, director: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) Charlie Brown, undaunted, seeks tenderness and fulfillment on every side: in baseball, in building kites, in his relationship with his dog, Snoopy, in playing with the girls. He always fails. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1960's, 1980's, 20th Century, Bill Melendez, Charles Schultz, Comic Strips, Television, Umberto Eco, USA | Leave a comment