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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

STAR-SPANGLED SILHOUETTE: Post-Dallas, the 1965 Perennial Woman calendar bypassed grief for style. Lifted from a wire photo, Betty Brader’s lithograph placed Jackie against a crisp grid of the stars and stripes—a stylised, eternal icon of Americana. #60s #60sstyle #america #starsandstripes #style

A mid-century Pop Art lithograph of Jacqueline Kennedy from the 1965 Perennial Woman calendar by Betty Brader. The artwork displays a full-length, stylised fashion illustration of Jackie standing elegantly in a long, chic white gown. Her statuesque posture and signature bouffant hairstyle are rendered in clean, minimalist lines. Her full-body figure is superimposed over a bold, graphic backdrop of the American flag, with large red and white horizontal stripes and a blue field of white stars framing her form in pure 1960s Pop Americana style.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I don't think I would even remember what to do. But..since you're already burning stuff..can you you please burn me copy of Phoenix? I used to love that game! #1980s #phoenix

Phoenix is a fixed shooter video game developed for arcades in Japan and released in 1980 by Taito. The player controls a space ship shooting at incoming enemies that fly from the top of the screen down towards the player's ship.

An Italian arcade cabinet of Phoenix. The game was distributed in Japan and Europe before its release to American arcades.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

No one has said 'Stand by Me'? It's brilliant! It appeals to all ages and your folks might appreciate or at least relate to the time it is set. An evergreen existential film that burns into your heart and soul. Remember also..director Rob Reiner did the Princess Bride..and Spinal Tap.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

At least she's got a mature attitude about it.

Ai free Vintage comic. A defensive person shouts "I Hate All of You".

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Michael Leunig (2 June 1945 – 19 December 2024). Garden Gate 1989 Still can't believe he's gone. A National Treasure. The King of Weaponised Whimsy. #leunig #hope #gardengate #illustration #emotive #poetic #possibilities

Michael Leunig's cartoon The Garden Gate was first published in 1989. It is one of his well-known works, reflecting his signature whimsical style and philosophical musings. A simple gate stands ajar, opening to a lush, inviting garden—a symbol of peace, freedom, and hope. Above, the night sky reveals infinite possibilities.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

About time...the flashbacks are worse than acid!

Non Ai Vintage Comic. A person is defensive about being a hopeless drunk. Another person holding a bottle (perhaps found) looks at her accusingly.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Pixies’ Sleeve Art Surfer Rosa #3 Photography Simon Larbalestier 1988 The shoot for Surfer Rosa has a singular, haunting quality that’s lost none of its power today. #pixies #surferrosa #photography #bluesky #dada #blackandwhitephotography #friendofafriend

"Friend of a friend" of the band, posing as a flamenco dancer, pitched against a wall which displays a crucifix and a torn poster.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Max Dupain, Scene inside Harry Seidler's office, 1973. Gelatin silver print. Harry Seidler was an Austrian-born Australian architect who was the first architect to fully express the principles of the Bauhaus in Australia. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was hard to miss from Harry's office. #photograpy

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Charles Blackman 1928 - 2018. 'The Silence' 1959 Medium oil on board. Dimensions 121 x 91cm. Charles Blackman’s The Silence conveys a dreamlike tension between isolation and intimacy, often interpreted as reflecting themes of vulnerability and the fragility of human connection. #charlesblackman

In 'The Silence' by Charles Blackman, the central figure is a woman with her head lowered and eyes closed, as if deep in thought or contemplation. Her face is pale, with subtle shading that suggests a quiet, introspective mood. The background is dark, almost indistinct, focusing attention on the figure, which is the focal point of the painting. The use of muted colors, primarily shades of brown, black, and gray, creates a somber, tranquil atmosphere. The figure's posture conveys a sense of stillness, with her arms loosely at her sides, adding to the overall feeling of silence and solitude. Signed '59' in the top left corner.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

John William Waterhouse. The Tempest 1891. Oil on canvas The Tempest captures a woman standing on a beach, gazing into a stormy sea. The scene conveys a sense of melancholy and longing, with the dramatic sky and crashing waves symbolising emotional turmoil and nature's power. #symbolism #painting

A woman stands on a beach, facing the ocean. She wears a flowing, light-colored dress, and her hair is gently lifted by the wind. The sky above is dark and stormy, filled with swirling clouds. The sea is rough, with large waves crashing against the shore. The woman is positioned slightly to the left of the scene, with her gaze directed towards the horizon, where the storm meets the water. The landscape is dramatic, with contrasting light on her figure against the dark background of the storm. The composition is detailed, capturing both the woman and the natural elements in vivid clarity.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

"He not busy being born is busy dying." Jimmy Carter quoting Bob Dylan in his 1976 presidential campaign. Carter’s use of the line signaled awareness and intellectual depth. A President who cared. #weneedleaderswhocare

Bob's 1965 mystical album - Bringing All Back Home

Temptation's page flies out the door
You follow, find yourself at war
Watch waterfalls of pity roar
You feel to moan but unlike before
You discover
That you'd just be
One more person crying.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Temptation's page flies out the door
You follow, find yourself at war
Watch waterfalls of pity roar
You feel to moan but unlike before
You discover
That you'd just be
One more person crying.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

While preachers preach of evil fates
Teachers teach that knowledge waits
Can lead to hundred-dollar plates
Goodness hides behind its gates
But even the president of the United States
Sometimes must have
To stand naked.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Stephen...you wife could be right. Jimmy was different. "He not busy being born is busy dying." This was Jimmy Carter quoting Bob Dylan in his 1976 presidential campaign. Carter’s use of the line signaled awareness and intellectual depth. A President who cared. #timeforbetterleaders #caremore

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Bob Dylan's 1965 Album 'Bringing all Back Home'

It's Alright Ma. I'm Only Bleeding.

And if my thought-dreams could be seen
They'd probably put my head in a guillotine
But it's alright, Ma, it's life, and life only.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

"He not busy being born is busy dying." Jimmy Carter quoting Bob Dylan in his 1976 presidential campaign. Carter’s use of the line signaled awareness and intellectual depth. A President who cared.

Cover of Bob's 1965 Album 'Bringing All Back Home'

Pointed threats, they bluff with scorn
Suicide remarks are torn
From the fool's gold mouthpiece
The hollow horn plays wasted words
Proves to warn
That he not busy being born
Is busy dying.

Temptation's page flies out the door
You follow, find yourself at war
Watch waterfalls of pity roar
You feel to moan but unlike before
You discover
That you'd just be
One more person crying.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

"He not busy being born is busy dying." Jimmy Carter quoting Bob Dylan in his 1976 presidential campaign. Carter’s use of the line signaled awareness and intellectual depth. A President who cared.

Bob's 1965 Masterpiece - Bringing All Back Home

Pointed threats, they bluff with scorn
Suicide remarks are torn
From the fool's gold mouthpiece
The hollow horn plays wasted words
Proves to warn
That he not busy being born
Is busy dying.

Temptation's page flies out the door
You follow, find yourself at war
Watch waterfalls of pity roar
You feel to moan but unlike before
You discover
That you'd just be
One more person crying.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Bob Dylan's 1965 Album 'Bringing It All Back Home'

Pointed threats, they bluff with scorn
Suicide remarks are torn
From the fool's gold mouthpiece
The hollow horn plays wasted words
Proves to warn
That he not busy being born
Is busy dying.

Temptation's page flies out the door
You follow, find yourself at war
Watch waterfalls of pity roar
You feel to moan but unlike before
You discover
That you'd just be
One more person crying.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

"He not busy being born is busy dying." Jimmy Carter quoting Bob Dylan in his 1976 presidential campaign. Carter’s use of the line signaled awareness and intellectual depth. A President who cared.

Pointed threats, they bluff with scorn
Suicide remarks are torn
From the fool's gold mouthpiece
The hollow horn plays wasted words
Proves to warn
That he not busy being born
Is busy dying.

Temptation's page flies out the door
You follow, find yourself at war
Watch waterfalls of pity roar
You feel to moan but unlike before
You discover
That you'd just be
One more person crying.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

"He not busy being born is busy dying." Jimmy Carter quoting Bob Dylan in his 1976 presidential campaign. Carter’s use of the line signaled awareness and intellectual depth. A President who cared.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Yes. For me too. The library was always a sanctuary. Vintage library posters designed by Cynthia Amrine from the 1965 book Using your Library: 32 posters for classroom and library. #savelibraries #sanctuary #getalibrarycard #readingmatters #reading #read

The posters were created to inspire schoolchildren and students to use the library and make the most of its resources. I’ve come to realise they’re even more valuable today than in the 60s. Now, most people excel at navigating the virtual world, but not the real one.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

This recently discovered library poster designed in 1960s by Cynthia Amrine reminds us of the beauty and form of her 1960s stylised illustration. It also has some handy advice. #libraryadvocacy #libraryadvocacy #design #1960sdesign #illustration #cynthiaamrine

A recently discovered poster found by the Special Collections team at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee highlights the enduring significance of the library.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

"The Girl in the Lake" (1908) by Arnold Genthe is a hauntingly beautiful photograph featuring a young woman standing in a misty lake. Her gothic silhouette, draped in flowing fabric, evokes a mysterious, dreamlike atmosphere, capturing a moment of ethereal solitude. #thegirlinthelake #photography

"The Girl in the Lake" (1908) by Arnold Genthe is a striking image of a young woman standing in a lake, her back to the viewer. Her flowing dark fabric billows around her, and a soft mist surrounds her, creating a mysterious, dreamlike atmosphere of solitude.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Nina Leen, unpublished photograph from “American Woman’s Dilemma,” LIFE, June 16, 1947. The girl's distant gaze suggests contemplation or longing, while the bright, modern setting contrasts with her stillness, evoking a mood of innocence, youth, and perhaps unspoken thoughts. #photography #longing

Nina Leen’s famous 1947 photograph depicts a young girl sitting alone at a milk bar, with her hands resting on the counter. She’s dressed in a simple, casual outfit, exuding a quiet, contemplative air. The setting is bright and modern, with clean lines and sleek stools, capturing the mid-century vibe of 1940s America. The girl's gaze is distant, adding a sense of innocence and solitude, while the milk bar's retro interior speaks to a time of post-war optimism and youthful independence.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Yeah..Poor Kevin. It must have been tough living in that house, in that neighbourhood. Some kids are doing it tough 💔

The 'Home Alone' House. Kevin clearly grew up in abject poverty.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Brett Whiteley (1939-1992). Shui (Water Wader) 1978-79 oil and mixed media on board. 106.0 x 82.0cm This work blends abstraction and nature, using fluid brushstrokes and vibrant greens to depict a wader bird surrounded by a beautiful translucent green. #brettwhiteley #birdpainting #beautiful #art

Brett Whiteley's Shui (Water Wader) features a wader bird in a fluid, abstract style. The brushstrokes suggest water, with vibrant greens and soft lines conveying motion. The piece evokes the harmony of nature, blending the bird's form with its watery habitat.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

'I Hate Love' - Stanley Kubrick 1940s This photograph taken by the young Kubrick, was taken on the streets of New York City, capturing the raw, human experience of the time while reflecting the layered complexity of emotion that he would later explore in his films. #ihatelove #photography #emotive

'I Hate Love' - Stanley Kubrick while working as a staff photographer for Life Magazine. The image shows a woman walking, her back to the camera. She appears in motion, with an expression suggesting frustration or defiance, captured in a fleeting moment. The scene feels tense, as if her emotions are silently unfolding.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Stanley Kubrick's 1940s street photograph captures a fleeting moment, where an ordinary woman becomes the subject of intrigue. Shot from behind, it evokes anonymity, inviting the viewer to project their own narrative onto her solitude. #blackandwhitephotography #1940s #stanleykubrick #photography

The photograph shows a woman walking down a street, her back to us. Her posture suggests movement, and the surrounding environment feels quiet, almost still. There's a sense of mystery, as if her story is unfolding, unseen.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Australian Photographer David Moore's Redfern Boy (1948) is a striking photograph that depicts a young boy from the Redfern area of Sydney, offering a glimpse into post-war Australian life. #emotive #photography #redfern #1940s #davidmoore #australianphotography #fineart #australia #blackandwhite

David Moore (6 April 1927 – 23 January 2003)
Redfern Boy - by David Moore (1948), a young boy stands alone in an urban setting, his expression thoughtful and somewhat distant. The photograph captures a moment of quiet resilience, surrounded by the rough textures and backdrop of a working-class neighborhood.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Brett Whitley - Major Mitchell (Portrait of Les Martin) 1977 oil on composition board. The interplay between the human form and the bird, as well as the fluidity of the composition, showcases Whiteley’s fascination with both the natural world and the psychological dimensions of portraiture. #art

Major Mitchell (Portrait of Les Martin) by Brett Whiteley is a dynamic and emotional piece that combines the softness of human features with the energy of nature. The person in the painting, Les Martin, is portrayed in a loose, flowing way, like someone who is moving or part of the environment, rather than a static figure. His face is not sharply defined, but instead, it’s more like a gentle suggestion of a person, with soft curves and blended edges.

Around Les, there is the presence of a bright bird—Major Mitchell's Cockatoo. Picture the feeling of feathers that are soft yet textured, almost as if you could feel them in your hands. The bird is painted in a mix of pink and white colors, vibrant and alive, with the movement of its feathers suggesting energy and freedom.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

The Orange Fruit Dove, Fiji 1969 by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. Oil and mixed media painting on composition board, 136.5 x 122.0 cm. The dove, as a symbol of peace, is surrounded by an abstracted, dreamlike environment that blends tropical elements with an almost surrealistic quality. #art

Brett Whiteley's Orange Fruit Dove, Fiji 1969 is an oil and mixed media painting on composition board, measuring 136.5 x 122.0 cm.
It is a captivating example of his early exploration of vibrant color and organic forms. The painting depicts a scene that combines elements of nature with a sense of fluidity and movement. The central subject, a fruit dove, is rendered in vivid oranges and yellows, creating a striking contrast against the softer background tones, which include shades of green, blue, and earth tones.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

In 1988, Brett Whiteley’s works, like 'Sunrise, Japanese Good Morning' from his Bird series, highlighted his fascination with beauty, serenity, and Eastern influences. #ethereal #birds #beauty #serenity #brettwhiteley #japaneseinfluenced #australianpainting #australianartist #bluesky #sunrise #blue

This painting exudes an ethereal and serene quality, featuring a vivid sunrise with soft, flowing brushstrokes in tones of orange, red, and gold that radiate warmth and energy. A stylised bird silhouette appears suspended in flight, its form graceful and minimal, against the glowing sky. The composition feels meditative and reflective, inspired by Whiteley’s interest in Japanese art, where simplicity and nature's beauty come together. The scene evokes a sense of stillness and renewal, reminiscent of a peaceful morning awakening.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Into the beautiful garden 1956 Charles BLACKMAN A striking oil painting that exemplifies his poetic approach to art. This work represents not just a physical garden but a sensory experience of it—full of texture, mood, and wonder. Evokes a dreamlike atmosphere. #charlesblackman #beautiful #dream

The painting is titled Into the Beautiful Garden, created by Charles Blackman in 1956 using oil on canvas.

This artwork evokes a dreamlike atmosphere. Imagine standing in a serene, lush garden at twilight. The scene is filled with rich, flowing colours—predominantly greens, blues, and soft yellows. These hues feel gentle, almost misty, as though filtered through a memory or a veil.

The composition is fluid, with elements of the garden—like flowers or foliage—softly suggested rather than clearly defined, giving the impression of being immersed in an imaginative, magical space. The brushstrokes are expressive and layered, creating a sense of movement and life. You might feel as though you're wandering through a vivid dream, with a focus on emotions rather than physical realism.

This work represents not just a physical garden but a sensory experience of it—full of texture, mood, and wonder.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

We adopted 'Syd' as a rescue kitten 11 years ago.

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Peppermint Rabbit @peppermintrabbit.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Max Dupain - Construction of the Sydney Opera House (1958-1973) Max Dupain's iconic black-and-white style emphasised geometric forms, contrast, and texture, blending artistic expression with architectural precision. #photography #modernism #sydneyoperahouse #iconic #blackandwhite #bluesky #opera

Max Dupain’s photograph of the Sydney Opera House sails focuses on their iconic, sweeping forms. Captured in black and white, the image highlights the structure's geometric precision and interplay of light and shadow. The dramatic angle emphasises the sculptural quality of the sails, isolating them against the sky to evoke movement and grace. This composition celebrates the building’s modernist design, showcasing its architectural innovation and symbolic resonance as an Australian landmark.

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