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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 3h

By contemporary artist Yu Miyazaki, this evocative portrait demonstrates a masterful continuation of Japanese figurative painting (bijin-ga)

Framed within a curtain of cascading lavender wisteria (fuji) blossoms, a young woman gazes downward in quiet, introspective contemplation. Her alabaster skin, subtly flushed with delicate rose tones around the eyelids and lips, is gently cradled by long, slender fingers held near her face. Strands of fine, dark hair flow across her shoulders, partially draped in delicate white lace trim while pale purple petals cluster softly against her forehead and cheeks. The portrait evokes an exquisitely fragile sensory atmosphere: the sweet, lingering perfume of spring wisteria suspended in still air, the soft touch of cool petals brushing against warm skin, the gentle rustle of delicate lace, and the breathless, intimate hush of a private, unspoken moment. Created by contemporary artist Yu Miyazaki, this evocative portrait demonstrates a masterful continuation of Japanese figurative painting (bijin-ga), bridging traditional sensibilities with modern psychological nuance. Wisteria has long held a cherished place in Japanese literature and visual culture, celebrated since the Heian period in classical waka poetry and kabuki theater as an emblem of refined elegance, tender longing, and quiet devotion. Miyazaki’s meticulous paint application reflects the core spirit of monozukuri (artisanal mastery and material reverence), layering fine mineral pigments and translucent glazes to achieve the luminous depth of the subject's complexion alongside the intricate, individual threads of her dark hair and woven lace.

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Mourning NAVALNY😢 @jan-readsalot.bsky.social · 2h

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 11h

King’s College Hospital in London has opened a rooftop garden for critical care patients, with its first patient, a 29-year-old woman dependent on feeding tubes, saying the outdoor space gave her “a real boost to keep on going.” Repost of @Reuters: Original post

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Astronomy 🔭 @astronomy.bsky.social · 2h

Saturn is at its closest to Earth all year this weekend 🪐 It's rings can be visible even with small telescopes

A blurry, close-up photograph of the planet Saturn, showing its pale yellowish body and prominent rings against a black background.

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justjamie3.bsky.social @justjamie3.bsky.social · 12h

Saturday morning moon…

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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 22h

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@OldAndCranky @oldandcranky.bsky.social · 7h

Hi.

Male cardinal looks questioningly at the camera on my bird feeder.

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Jim Musil Painter @jimmusilpainter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My painting TOFINO SKY

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 11h

"October Gold" Oil on Canvas By British Painter.. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836 - 1893)

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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 16h

That time again.

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Hiro Ohta @xlix.me · 16h

Everyone can avoid the drizzle outside. None can escape the storm inside.

Photo by Philip Warp. A solitary figure walks down a wet city sidewalk at night, holding a large umbrella. Reflections of red and yellow lights shimmer on the pavement, casting a cinematic glow that contrasts with the deep shadows. Tall brick buildings line the alley, some windows glowing faintly. The blurred foreground and low light evoke a fleeting, almost dreamlike atmosphere—urban solitude in motion, under soft rain and neon hues.

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timcalifornia.bsky.social @timcalifornia.bsky.social · 7h

This one put a smile on my face! 😆

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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 11h

His brain is mush.

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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 8h

#China #Poetry #Art #Autumn Since olden days we feel in autumn sad and drear, But I say spring cannot compete with autumn clear. - Liu Yuxi 🎨 Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010)

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 10h

Composed of gold leaves and other adornments, this magnificent headdress belonged to Queen Puabi, one of the most powerful women known from ancient Mesopotamia. Discovered in the Royal Cemetery of Ur in present-day Iraq, the burial dates to approximately 2600-2500 BC. IG: @svitlana_skomsvold

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halfmoonjoe @halfmoonjoe.com · 02/10/2026

log off!!!! carve a pumpkin!!!! play outside!!!!

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Tori Foote @toriatheisttori.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Kettle @kittenstrudel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Erica Hawkes, My Peace, acrylic on canvas, 2020

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Grumpy in Michigan @teddyz56.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Grumpy in Michigan @teddyz56.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Ted @wwwsteds.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Golden Forest #PhotoArt #ForestFriday

A framed art photo of a small Acer type tree with bright orange leaves along side a much taller tree with a thicker trunk. The photo is framed in a white border.

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Kamila Luxe @kamilaluxxe.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🫢 🤣

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Edward Elderman @elderman.bsky.social · 22h

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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#Poetry #Art #Sunset In the mountain depths, Treading through the crimson leaves, Cries the wandering stag. When I hear the lonely cry, Sad,--how sad--the autumn is! - Ogura Hyakunin Isshu 🎨 Jo Grundy

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Grumpy in Michigan @teddyz56.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Wait for it ….

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Me: "OK I'll come but I'm only having one drink" Also me an hour later:

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timcalifornia.bsky.social @timcalifornia.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It was cool to see some wild turkeys as I was doing a morning walk. 😃

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This flipbook character realizes he's trapped on the page and decides to walk right off it

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

" Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect." Lao Tzu Leiko Tar artwork

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RoseRed @thebookishgardener.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🖌️ Annie Soudain Meadow, 2017 #print #art #autumn

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

«No matter how hard you try, arguing with a woman is a battle you just cannot win» Original post

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Jay Troyer @gr8flbluejay.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Yoshijiro Urushibara, Japanese, (1888-1953), Still Life with Flowers, woodblock print, 41.5 x 27.5, private collection

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Graham Gercken (Australian Artist, born 1960) "Misty Autumn Road", 2012. Oil on Canvas, 102 × 76 cm. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

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Mr Natural @neilmatheson66.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Johnathan Harris (1979, USA) Reach for the Clouds. acrylic on canvas.

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Hiro Ohta @xlix.me · 02/10/2026

Sometimes, what matters most is not the light or the dark, but the in-between moment.

PHOTO by James Wheeler. A vivid sunset ignites the sky with streaks of lavender, coral, and gold, casting their hues across a blanket of scattered clouds. Below, a perfectly still lake mirrors the dramatic canvas above, creating a seamless reflection of color and light. A narrow strip of land with silhouetted trees and distant mountains separates sky from water, anchoring the surreal scene in quiet solitude.

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Mr Natural @neilmatheson66.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Je Shen (b.1973, China) "Meditation 925" Oil on canvas. 2026.

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phoenixrising @mmcarthur.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sheldon Parsons : Santa Fe Mountains in October, 1919 Oil on plywood panel 35-7/8 × 23-7/8 inches 91.1 × 60.6 cm New Mexico Museum of Art Further info in the alt text 👇

The painting captures the vibrant autumn transformation of the Southwest landscape, showcasing slender, radiant golden aspen trees contrasting against the deep blue and purple hues of the background mountains.

Parsons moved to Santa Fe in 1913 after a successful portrait career in New York. He became known for his serene, impressionistic landscapes that emphasized the brilliant light, expansive skies, and rich natural architecture of Northern New Mexico.

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

ironwork for doorways by architect Ernest Blerot

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Thomas Fortenberry @thomasfortenberry.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thousands of years old, this statue still stares with eternal life.

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Gary Buckley @garybuckley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Peony ‘Chinese Dragon’.

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Aves • Artist & Finch Parent @avian-aves.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I’m convinced Beep knows he’s cute 🐥✨

A fluffy male zebra finch on a perch, with his head turned to face the viewer.

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The 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

1st October 1970, Janis Joplin recorded her famous a cappella song "Mercedes Benz" and a lighthearted "Happy Trails" birthday greeting for John Lennon during a session in Los Angeles. These proved to be her final studio recordings before her tragic death three days later. #JanisJoplin