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Modernism Norman Korpi Palm Springs

NORMAN KORPI GETS HIS INSPIRATION FROM UNEXPECTED PLACES

Our favorite artist, Norman Korpi, from the original cast of MTV’s The Real World, is currently displaying his latest work at Palm Springs Modernism Week and it is, indeed, modern to say the least! He was inspired by paint chip colors and the names companies give them, and created his own colorful collection of work based on revising the titles. He also put together a 200 page art book (Techno-Color Reflections) currently on Kickstarter, to be released in 2024. The book and “Paintings” (still in their liquid state in the cans!) are on display at PEEPAS on Palm Canyon Drive. You have to see it to believe it. And Norm will be there IN PERSON today! Out of town fans can visit www.peepasps.com. Can you afford Norm’s outrageous new art? Maybe… give it a look.

TOP PHOTO: Norm’s inspiration

BOTTOM PHOTO: Norm’s realization

By Janet / February 24, 2024

Art Artist Guy Ritchie Madonna Rocco Ritchie

ROCCO RITCHIE: LOSE THE MUSTACHE!

Turns out Madonna’s 22 year old son Rocco Ritchie is not the loser some people predicted he would turn out to be. We’ve long had a soft spot for him due to his preference for vintage clothing. He shops at thrift stores and flea markets and looks adorable in his mid-century attire (We could actually live without that mustache, however) For the past few years Rocco has been studying and producing art and he’s quite successful, using the name “Rhed.” London art dealers like his work and his paintings sell for around $25,000! Rocco’s father Guy Ritchie has a scene in his new movie called Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre featuring actors admiring and discussing “Rhed’s” paintings.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA Rocco in NYC visiting ill mom

By Janet / July 2, 2023

Artist Bette Midler Husband Real Estate

BETTE MIDLER’S LIPS ARE NOT SEALED

Bette Midler and her husband Martin von Haselberg are separating, but only for the sake of his art. According to an insider, their marriage is rock solid, but Martin (who is a performance artist) demands complete silence when he’s working on his art and -let’s face it – chatterbox Bette is anything but quiet. With Bette’s approval, Martin has been looking for a pied a terre in West Hollywood, California, (not far from their LA home) so he can escape his noisy domicile and work on his art, and occasionally sleep there.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA – Bette Midler with husband Martin von Haselberg, and daughter Sophie

By Janet / December 21, 2022

Art Booze Ron Wood Russia The Rolling Stones

ROLLING STONE RONNIE WOOD SUCCESSFULLY COMBINES DRINKING AND PAINTING

We knew Ronnie Wood was a boozehound, but we didn’t realize he is an accomplished artist! The Rolling Stones musician is seen above, bringing some of his paintings (mostly of women!) to a South London gallery for an upcoming show. Wood has long had a talent for art – he won an award for his drawings as a child and his work has become collectible. Lately he’s been getting lots of negative publicity for leaving his wife for a Russian teenager and other liquor fueled antics. How this affects the value of his art remains to be seen.

By Janet / July 20, 2010