Bruce McCall’s Faux Nostalgia

by Taylor Browning

There Goes The Neighborhood

I just came across a painter named Bruce McCall who gave a great artist talk on TED. The painting above is based on the story of the old woman who lived in a shoe…though the title is necessary in understanding his subtle humor, I find it pretty hilarious. I love his ideas of faux nostalgia and the way he implements them – he has also illustrated many covers for The New Yorker. Be sure to watch this one!

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