You'd think feminist scholars already had Balthus covered but, apart from a short plea from Linda Nochlin, it turns out they mostly didn't. So, contrary to all plans, I found myself writing an article, and it's here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Photo of proof stage, assistant included.

This fellowship, supporting a 'first step towards independence' (aww), is actually for ECRs who have been postdocs for - checks notes- up to 7 years🫠

Yes, I'm sure the reason your applicants don't have permanent posts is that we have not gained any independence in 7 years of fighting for our lives.

The dedication, in translation reads: "To Madame Y. Thomé, devoted collaborator at no. 101, and friend everywhere! 1 janvier 1919".
Opinions on frame are welcome - otherwise, a belated happy new year, everyone!

That frugally handcrafted frame, seemingly part of the artist's original gift, has finally given way to time. I've been reluctant to replace it so I've stored it in a cupboard.
To celebrate the new year I'll take it to the framers - unless I'm persuaded put of doing so on here ! 2/3

While the year is still newish, I want to share this print, given to its first owner on New Year's day, 1919.
About a century later, I bought it at a flea market for €15. The thing I love most about it, though, is the frame! It's made out of thick paper, presumably by the artist.
However... 1/3

It's not every archive that requires a residential stay at an abbey, but luckily for researchers of 20C French culture, the IMEC in Caen does - what a week! Also, Normandy in November is misty!