In Western society, sex and death have remained two big taboos not to be talked about openly. Both taboos are strong forces which remind us that we're just part of nature, and they raise one of our main fears: the loss of control.

Photos by Franz Fiedler (1923)

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Rancid - Sex & Death to continue the day www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8JP... #NowPlaying #Rancid #SexAndDeath #KilledByDeathAPunkTributeToMotorhead #KilledByDeath #Tribute #Motorhead #PunksNotDead #Punk #SundayService #PlayItLoud

Orson Welles (spouse of Rita Hayworth)—discussing Hayworth’s photo on Crossroads Able nuclear bomb:

youtu.be/BXlx24HZpWk
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Welles makes clear that Hayworth DOES NOT use atomic branded lipstick & DID NOT ask to be on the bomb.

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Not so practical for daily wear and I am still covetous of this crown.

Ah, Las Vegas in the 1950s & the days of atmospheric continental nuclear explosive testing.

IIRC that is Linda Lawson in 1955 (not 1995 as previous skeet version claimed).

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This is some work of a friend of mine, Peter in Australia, who does the most amazing silk screen designs if any of you are interested.

The Devil Wears Prada. #margincall #sexanddeath #prada #film #movie #thedevilwearsprada #notforgotten
www.peter-bainbridge-artist.com