For She is French, I have collected a bit over the past years, mostly books, some photography and art but this morning like every morning, I open my eyes to the Kiss of Brancusi.

Just a postcard! Me too, I wish it was the real deal! Yet I cherish this postcard as if it was and strongly believe it carries as much energy as the 1916 Brancusi masterpiece. A piece actually that was made in reference to Rodin’s masterpiece, with whom he studied.  

Princess X is the other Brancusi postcard I posses and look at every day – somehow it landed on the mirror of my bathroom. There must be something about the power of images.

“Brancusi created a great deal of controversy in 1920 after exhibiting “Princess X”, a bronze phallus, symbolizing Princess Marie Bonaparte’s sexual activity and desires. The piece was also a commentary on society’s conservatism towards masturbation and sexual freedom.“

And if you have the time, read this excellent article about Princess X, Brancusi and the comic that can be found in art: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/constantin-brancusi-laughing-matter-574955.html

Wishing you a Princess X day!

~ She