the legend of mrs. fitzgerald

Plague doctors were employed in various methods whenever plague set in. The earliest documentation of these individuals being hired go as far back as the mid 500s AD. The plague doctor image that we as a general public are familiar with was not seen until the 1600s. It was then that the “traditional” plague doctor costume was created. The costume consisted of a cloak made of heavy fabric covered in wax to protect the doctor’s body, and a mask to keep out the sick air. The masks had a long cone shaped structure at the nose, to be filled with scents that would protect the doctor from the bad air.

Conceptual artist Rune Guneriussen has just updated his website, adding 20 new magical-looking photos of works he’s creating on location all over Norway. In his usual style, the installation artist and photographer makes ordinary objects come alive - assembling everything from lamps, chairs, desks and books into such a way that they seem to be telling us enchanting stories.

He is opening a solo exhibition in Bonn, Germany today at Rheingalerie Bonn gallery which will run until November 10. He’ll also be showing three works as part of a group exhibition at Bugno Art Gallery, in Venice at the end of October.

Howl’s Moving Castle

Spirited Away

Kiki’s Delivery Service

My Neighbour Totoro

Princess Mononoke

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

The Secret World of Arrietty

Pom Poko

The Cat Returns

Tales from Earthsea

Whisper of the Heart

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

Laputa: Castle in the Sky

Grave of the Fireflies