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Robin (she/he-ella/él)
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Fighting misinformation is fighting fascism 🍉🏳️‍🌈 Contra la desinformación anti derechos que vive en las Wikipedias 🚩
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Robin (she/he-ella/él) @merryrobin.bsky.social · 14d
Our brother Sharif is here again to fight for his voice, his children, and his art
Amplify and contribute as you can
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Self-portrait thread 🧵
Part 10
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merryrobin.bsky.social Robin (she/he-ella/él) @merryrobin.bsky.social · Nov 18
Caterina or Catharina van Hemessen (1528 – after 1565) was a Flemish Renaissance painter. She is the earliest Flemish woman for whom there is verifiable extant work.
Her self-portrait from 1548 may be the earliest known self-portrait of an artist at work.
#WomensArt
Copying from website: Van Hemessen is shown at half-length and holding a brush, looking outwards as if at her own image as she records it on the oak panel in front of her. She has only begun work on the depicted painting, no background has been put down, and only a sketch of her head can be seen. Her face is painted with soft brush strokes, while the textures of her gown are distinguished using a wider variety of brushmarks. In the main image, the artist has shown herself elegantly clothed in a black brocade dress with red velvet sleeves. While such an outfit would have been impractical for an artist working with oils and brushes, her clothes are intended to indicate her social rank and attribute personal dignity. Her arms are outsized in proportion to the rest of her body. There are a number of deliberate contradictions and explorations of mirror images at play. Van Hemessen holds the brush with her right hand suggesting she has reversed the image of herself that she would have seen in the mirror. Her head, as shown on the panel that she is apparently working on, is undersized and situated on the top left. That is opposite to the position her head appears in the portrait painting. Her head is turned in the direction of the viewer, but her eyes do not meet ours. Typical of her work, the background is plain and dark and gives no indication of the space occupied by the sitter.
November 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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The self-portrait has become a favorite category, so I'm threading all of them that I've posted for over a year.

This is part 6.

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merryrobin.bsky.social Robin (she/he-ella/él) @merryrobin.bsky.social · May 22
Sarah Cecilia Harrison (1863 – 1941) was an Irish artist, a feminist, and the first woman allowed to serve on Dublin City Council.
Self-portrait, 1889.
#WomensArt
With a realistic, nostalgic style, the artist is depicted looking at herself, mid painting. She is wearing a white and blue stripped painter coat with a black bow tie. Her hair is held back. She has light blue eyes, and an interesting bum chin. She is seated against a dark blue background, holding a painters palette and a set of brushes.
November 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Julia's family were kept awake late last night by the sound of artillery fire in eastern Gaza. They're longing for a real end to the war, a chance to rebuild and live in safety. Donations help them to survive in the meantime. tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily @mommunism.bsky.social @pepsffk.bsky.social #Gaza
A smiling three year old Palestinian girl wearing a blue pinafore dress and a light blue padded jacket stands in a room whose walls are lined with white plastic sheeting.
January 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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A plea to the world: My five kids, Jamil, Ahmed, Jude, Joan, and Elif, and my wife, who suffers from a heart valve condition, are sinking in the mud after the rain flooded our tent and toppled it. We urgently need $150 to buy a new tent.🥶🥶

chuffed.org/project/1574...
January 1, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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H’s family hasn’t received a direct donation since August, and before that, April (right before we formed the giving circle)—it’s easier for us to get their monthly rent via the giving circle.

But as they don’t have an individual link like the other families, any support is welcome: tiny.cc/HelpH
taskhelp2nd.bsky.social Task Help-er 2nd. @taskhelp2nd.bsky.social · 6h
tiny.cc/HelpH

This person "H" wishes to remain annonymous, so you either donate directly to Hope Giving Circle chuffed page or to Divya's paypal link above.

There are plenty of information over that page... They have credibility.
January 1, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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For two days, I've been sharing birds of Palestine in an attempt to catch your eye this holiday. This giving circle supports numerous children in Palestine, including a one-month-old baby, and three little kids who have hepatitis.

Join in. Be bold: chuffed.org/project/hope...
a black ink sketch of the head of a golden eagle in profile, its eye glistening from dense plumage
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Waseem's children had a small party last night and are earnestly hoping that 2026 will be kinder to them. Can you help to make their wishes come true? gofund.me/35fdca7d @mommunism.bsky.social @pepsffk.bsky.social @gofund-gaza.bsky.social @fairshare.help @gorangligovic.bsky.social #MutualAid #Gaza 🍉
January 1, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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A call to the world: My eight children, Haitham, Hadeel, Yacoub, Hanadi, Rula, Muhammad, Salim, Abdel Fattah, Majed, Yahya, Najwa, and my wife, are drowning in the mud after the rain flooded our tent and knocked it down. We desperately need $150 to buy a new tent.

chuffed.org/project/1400...
January 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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⚠️Neither #NaeemaFamily nor I knew about the fact that raisins can be toxic for cats & dogs, please do not do that⚠️

"And this is Max eating dried grapes, which are called raisins. 😁"

Max the cat lives with a family of 8 – please help if you can!

❤️ gofund.me/e8e853a83

#GazaVerified #cat
January 1, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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It's hard to grasp just how difficult life for them is, when we hear aid, that costs money, and ceasefire, that kills so many every day, rent, for bare bones, often bombed, buildings, we don't grasp how much desperate need there is really, everything helps. Every action saves.

gofund.me/124a7c49
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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"Self-portrait in the garden" will be the first of this thread today.
This is part 9.
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merryrobin.bsky.social Robin (she/he-ella/él) @merryrobin.bsky.social · Oct 13
As a young woman, Teuane Ann Tibbo (1895-1984) witnessed the turbulent occupation of Samoa by New Zealand’s military and the establishment of the Mau movement.
In 1945 she settled with her family in Auckland, began painting in the 1960s, and quickly became a prominent figure in Auckland’s art scene.
A black and white photo of an elder Samoan woman, Teuane Tibbo, sitting in front of an easel, painting a vibrant, colorful scene. She wears glasses, a scarf on her head, and a white coat. She appears focused and relaxed in her workspace, surrounded by her art materials. Teuane Tibbo, Self portrait in the Garden, 1965. A bright, folk-art style painting of a woman standing in a garden surrounded by large, blooming trees and vibrant flowers. The use of bright orange, yellow, and green adds to the lively, cheerful atmosphere of the scene. A painting of two cats sitting together in a basket, surrounded by blooming trees. The simple, colorful style and use of soft blues, greens, and whites create a calm and serene mood. The cats look very cute but also very funky, each has a personality, and because of the colours and spots patterns, it almost looks like they are wearing a coat.
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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While the world celebrates the New Year, I’m searching for shelter.
People are counting down with warmth, lights, and laughter —
and I’m counting the hours, trying to find a safe place for my family to survive the cold.
Our tent collapsed.
The rain destroyed everything.

tinyurl.com/4bb9mhf9
January 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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A vigilant laughing dove for H's wife: we've heard she's severely ill and can't make it to the hospital, while her toddlers suffer with hepatitis. Any support you can offer will help them afford urgent care ASAP.

Hope is an action. Stay vigilant for them: chuffed.org/project/hope...
a black ink sketch of a laughing dove perched on a wall or ledge, eyeing the viewer with a sparkle in her eye
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Please help Ahmad's family survive Israel's ongoing genocide. There are no NYE celebrations in Gaza as Palestinians have been left to die homeless & starving in winter:
January 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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pepsffk.bsky.social
Don't let Trajii and Ella down. New life for a new year. Let us build the path for Ella to walk down towards a beautiful shining future.

gofund.me/8bc2934b
January 1, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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I see millions being donated to Gaza through organizations, but I truly don't see any benefit here. I wish donors would be more discerning and donate directly to families. I truly feel it's unfair that donations are going to those who don't deserve them.
January 1, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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January 1, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Since this morning I have not received any donation. Please save me
January 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Happy New Year everyone🚨
We are appealing to you to save us in Gaza
For the third time in a row, our tent has been damaged and torn by the storm, and we are now homeless without a tent⛺️
📍We urgently need your donation to buy a tent that costs $100😭
Plz Help⬇️Give me Hope⬇️
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January 1, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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»Everyone is waiting for a new year
we are searching for an old year
when our souls were still well«

_ Lubna

Help Mohammad and Lubna evacuate to safety!
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Please help
Help Mohammad and Lubna evacuate to safety!
Hi my loves! My name is Caroline, and I’ve created this fundraiser to help my dear friends Mohammad and Lubna, who are currently living in unthinkable conditions in Gaza.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:34 AM
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I want this to be everyone’s new year praxis resolution, and I want this year to be the year of the liberation of Palestine and all oppressed nations
merryrobin.bsky.social Robin (she/he-ella/él) @merryrobin.bsky.social · Jan 4
I just did a little digging into the V&A poster collection.
Here are some of them that I liked, starting with this important reminder:
Palestine. Poster distributed by the Palestine Liberation Organization in New York City. USA, 1975.
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PALESTINE repeated across six lines as the poster's background graphic. Green on white lettering alternates with white on orange, progressively fading toward the lower margin. Black text reading in capitals: SUPPORT/ Palestinian People/ to Regain/ Their/ National Rights.
January 1, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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merryrobin.bsky.social Robin (she/he-ella/él) @merryrobin.bsky.social · Jan 4
I just did a little digging into the V&A poster collection.
Here are some of them that I liked, starting with this important reminder:
Palestine. Poster distributed by the Palestine Liberation Organization in New York City. USA, 1975.
🧵
PALESTINE repeated across six lines as the poster's background graphic. Green on white lettering alternates with white on orange, progressively fading toward the lower margin. Black text reading in capitals: SUPPORT/ Palestinian People/ to Regain/ Their/ National Rights.
December 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM