Gary Edward Irwin
@garyeirwin.bsky.social
Family, love, peace and cats
"I always wanted to be an artist, whatever that was, like other chicks want to be stewardesses. I read. I painted. I thought." – Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin, Ratner’s Restaurant, after a Fillmore East gig, NYC 1968. Captured by legendary photographer @elliott_landy_photography
Janis Joplin, Ratner’s Restaurant, after a Fillmore East gig, NYC 1968. Captured by legendary photographer @elliott_landy_photography
March 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"I always wanted to be an artist, whatever that was, like other chicks want to be stewardesses. I read. I painted. I thought." – Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin, Ratner’s Restaurant, after a Fillmore East gig, NYC 1968. Captured by legendary photographer @elliott_landy_photography
Janis Joplin, Ratner’s Restaurant, after a Fillmore East gig, NYC 1968. Captured by legendary photographer @elliott_landy_photography
Grace Slick holding her daughter, while her mother, Virginia Wing, sits nearby. A Sept 24, 1971 @LIFE magazine showed a different side of rock stars. Photographer John Olson captured intimate moments between musicians & their children, highlighting their humble beginnings & some groovy decor
March 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Grace Slick holding her daughter, while her mother, Virginia Wing, sits nearby. A Sept 24, 1971 @LIFE magazine showed a different side of rock stars. Photographer John Olson captured intimate moments between musicians & their children, highlighting their humble beginnings & some groovy decor
@museumatbethelwoods will re-open on April 1 with a new special exhibition: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝘽𝙖𝙯𝙖𝙖𝙧: 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙨 & 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠 🎪 Step into the Bindy Bazaar marketplace and discover untold stories from the most legendary three days of peace, love, and music!
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March 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
@museumatbethelwoods will re-open on April 1 with a new special exhibition: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝘽𝙖𝙯𝙖𝙖𝙧: 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙨 & 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠 🎪 Step into the Bindy Bazaar marketplace and discover untold stories from the most legendary three days of peace, love, and music!
The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago, a landmark of 1970s feminist art, features a triangular banquet table honoring 39 significant women from history. Each setting includes embroidered runners, gold chalices, and porcelain plates with motifs celebrating female power.
March 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago, a landmark of 1970s feminist art, features a triangular banquet table honoring 39 significant women from history. Each setting includes embroidered runners, gold chalices, and porcelain plates with motifs celebrating female power.
In 1970, activist Angela Davis was arrested, sparking the global “Free Angela” movement. People protested, wore buttons, and musicians like John & Yoko (“Angela”) and The Rolling Stones (“Sweet Black Angel”) wrote songs in her defense. #FreeAngela #ArtAsActivism #AngelaDavis
March 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In 1970, activist Angela Davis was arrested, sparking the global “Free Angela” movement. People protested, wore buttons, and musicians like John & Yoko (“Angela”) and The Rolling Stones (“Sweet Black Angel”) wrote songs in her defense. #FreeAngela #ArtAsActivism #AngelaDavis
Happy Birthday to the one and only Elton John! If you haven't seen his duet with Chappell Roan - do yourself a favor and watch it now. (artwork by Jenna Rogan @artofjennalouise)
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March 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Happy Birthday to the one and only Elton John! If you haven't seen his duet with Chappell Roan - do yourself a favor and watch it now. (artwork by Jenna Rogan @artofjennalouise)
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www.instagram.com/artofjennalo...
Ever heard of the 72 microseasons Japanese calendar? Each one lasts just 5 days & captures a poetic shift in nature. Today begins First cherry blossoms. Rooted in ancient observation, it’s a beautiful reminder to slow down and notice the little changes all around us. (art by joannaszmerdt.com)
March 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Ever heard of the 72 microseasons Japanese calendar? Each one lasts just 5 days & captures a poetic shift in nature. Today begins First cherry blossoms. Rooted in ancient observation, it’s a beautiful reminder to slow down and notice the little changes all around us. (art by joannaszmerdt.com)
Her art was radical. Her message was simple: “Make love your aim.”
Sister Corita Kent was a nun, pop artist, & activist who believed that love, justice, and joy could be expressed through bold colors and bold messages. In the 1960s, her screen prints became powerful tools of peaceful protest,
Sister Corita Kent was a nun, pop artist, & activist who believed that love, justice, and joy could be expressed through bold colors and bold messages. In the 1960s, her screen prints became powerful tools of peaceful protest,
March 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Her art was radical. Her message was simple: “Make love your aim.”
Sister Corita Kent was a nun, pop artist, & activist who believed that love, justice, and joy could be expressed through bold colors and bold messages. In the 1960s, her screen prints became powerful tools of peaceful protest,
Sister Corita Kent was a nun, pop artist, & activist who believed that love, justice, and joy could be expressed through bold colors and bold messages. In the 1960s, her screen prints became powerful tools of peaceful protest,
The Feminist Bookstore Movement started in the 1970s and continues today. Women across the U.S. and Canada began opening feminist bookstores to sell books and create hubs for activism, education, & empowerment. Want to learn more? Start here: www.dukeupress.edu/the-feminist...
March 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Feminist Bookstore Movement started in the 1970s and continues today. Women across the U.S. and Canada began opening feminist bookstores to sell books and create hubs for activism, education, & empowerment. Want to learn more? Start here: www.dukeupress.edu/the-feminist...
Spotlight on Odetta: The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called her the “Queen of American Folk Music.”
With a voice like thunder and soul like fire, Odetta carried messages of freedom with every note she sang. (Photograph from Michael Ochs
Archives / Getty)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called her the “Queen of American Folk Music.”
With a voice like thunder and soul like fire, Odetta carried messages of freedom with every note she sang. (Photograph from Michael Ochs
Archives / Getty)
March 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Spotlight on Odetta: The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called her the “Queen of American Folk Music.”
With a voice like thunder and soul like fire, Odetta carried messages of freedom with every note she sang. (Photograph from Michael Ochs
Archives / Getty)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called her the “Queen of American Folk Music.”
With a voice like thunder and soul like fire, Odetta carried messages of freedom with every note she sang. (Photograph from Michael Ochs
Archives / Getty)
"We Shall Overcome" - A song of peaceful protest that became the anthem of the civil rights movement. Decades later, its message of peace, perseverance, and justice remains as relevant as ever (Photo of Gloria Steinem 1960 © LIFE Archives - Yale Joel)
March 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"We Shall Overcome" - A song of peaceful protest that became the anthem of the civil rights movement. Decades later, its message of peace, perseverance, and justice remains as relevant as ever (Photo of Gloria Steinem 1960 © LIFE Archives - Yale Joel)
In our latest Substack, we spotlight a powerful short documentary—Rebel Icon—produced by my friend Hillary Cutter (badass extraordinaire and founder of Cutter Entertainment) and edited by the brilliant Farah X (multi-award-winning director/editor)
Rebel Icon: Joan Baez
A Powerful Tribute to a Voice That Changed the World
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March 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In our latest Substack, we spotlight a powerful short documentary—Rebel Icon—produced by my friend Hillary Cutter (badass extraordinaire and founder of Cutter Entertainment) and edited by the brilliant Farah X (multi-award-winning director/editor)
A new season begins—bringing with it a sense of renewal, balance, & quiet transformation. As the days grow lighter and the world begins to bloom, may we all find a little more space to grow, to rest, and to reconnect—with nature, with others, and with ourselves (artwork by @bonny_hut_visionary_art)
March 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A new season begins—bringing with it a sense of renewal, balance, & quiet transformation. As the days grow lighter and the world begins to bloom, may we all find a little more space to grow, to rest, and to reconnect—with nature, with others, and with ourselves (artwork by @bonny_hut_visionary_art)
"Art is one place we all turn to for solace." – Carrie Mae Weems
Through her powerful photography, Weems has captured the complexities of identity, race, and history, using her lens to tell stories that demand to be seen and heard.
Through her powerful photography, Weems has captured the complexities of identity, race, and history, using her lens to tell stories that demand to be seen and heard.
March 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"Art is one place we all turn to for solace." – Carrie Mae Weems
Through her powerful photography, Weems has captured the complexities of identity, race, and history, using her lens to tell stories that demand to be seen and heard.
Through her powerful photography, Weems has captured the complexities of identity, race, and history, using her lens to tell stories that demand to be seen and heard.
"ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE is rich with potential, anchored by the compelling dynamic of a polarized romance. The framework adds urgency, while the thoughtful use of music enhances the story without overwhelming it.” — Emerging Screenwriters
March 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE is rich with potential, anchored by the compelling dynamic of a polarized romance. The framework adds urgency, while the thoughtful use of music enhances the story without overwhelming it.” — Emerging Screenwriters
“You've got to invest in the world, you've got to read, you've got to go to art galleries, you've got to find out the names of plants. You've got to start to love the world and know about the whole genius of the human race. We're amazing people.” - Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022)
March 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“You've got to invest in the world, you've got to read, you've got to go to art galleries, you've got to find out the names of plants. You've got to start to love the world and know about the whole genius of the human race. We're amazing people.” - Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022)
Marjorie Strider: The Pop Art Rebel. A bold force in the Pop Art movement, known for subverting the male gaze with her three-dimensional, sculptural paintings of women. Her work stood out in the 1960s art scene, bringing a feminist edge to an otherwise male-dominated movement.
March 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Marjorie Strider: The Pop Art Rebel. A bold force in the Pop Art movement, known for subverting the male gaze with her three-dimensional, sculptural paintings of women. Her work stood out in the 1960s art scene, bringing a feminist edge to an otherwise male-dominated movement.
Nine Core Values to Guide the Making of All You Need Is Love, that will serve as the foundation of this film, keeping us focused on what truly matters. From assembling a team to shaping the film’s visual and sonic landscape, these guiding principles will ensure every step stays true to its heart.
Love's Guiding Principles
Nine Core Values to Guide the Making of All You Need Is Love, that will serve as the foundation of this film, keeping us focused on what truly matters. From assembling a team to shaping the film’s…
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March 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Nine Core Values to Guide the Making of All You Need Is Love, that will serve as the foundation of this film, keeping us focused on what truly matters. From assembling a team to shaping the film’s visual and sonic landscape, these guiding principles will ensure every step stays true to its heart.
Don Hogan Charles was a pioneering photographer & the first Black staff photographer at The NY Times in 1964. He captured defining moments of the civil rights movement, including portraits of Malcolm X & Coretta Scott King – later turned his lens to counterculture history, documenting Woodstock 69
March 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Don Hogan Charles was a pioneering photographer & the first Black staff photographer at The NY Times in 1964. He captured defining moments of the civil rights movement, including portraits of Malcolm X & Coretta Scott King – later turned his lens to counterculture history, documenting Woodstock 69
“An ambitious and visually rich love letter to Woodstock 1969. A strong cinematic vision and a thought-provoking reflection on a transformative moment in US history.” – Manchester Film Festival Screenplay Competition
March 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“An ambitious and visually rich love letter to Woodstock 1969. A strong cinematic vision and a thought-provoking reflection on a transformative moment in US history.” – Manchester Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Happy Birthday, Sly Stone! Sly revolutionized music with Sly & The Family Stone, blending funk, soul, rock, and psychedelia into a sound that changed everything. (artwork by @310brandla) www.redbubble.com/people/310br...
March 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy Birthday, Sly Stone! Sly revolutionized music with Sly & The Family Stone, blending funk, soul, rock, and psychedelia into a sound that changed everything. (artwork by @310brandla) www.redbubble.com/people/310br...
As we all head into the weekend, consider doing one small act of kindness—because even little things can have a huge impact. (artwork by DaiInMetropolis) www.redbubble.com/i/poster/Spr...
March 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As we all head into the weekend, consider doing one small act of kindness—because even little things can have a huge impact. (artwork by DaiInMetropolis) www.redbubble.com/i/poster/Spr...
"Peace begins with a smile." — Mother Teresa (Artwork by @enericollection)
March 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"Peace begins with a smile." — Mother Teresa (Artwork by @enericollection)
"Woodstock was an affirmation that we were part of each other, that there was more to life than doing what your mother and father told you..." - Melanie Safka, one of the few solo female performers at Woodstock 1969 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
March 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"Woodstock was an affirmation that we were part of each other, that there was more to life than doing what your mother and father told you..." - Melanie Safka, one of the few solo female performers at Woodstock 1969 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Celebrating 60 Years of Jefferson Airplane! Led by powerhouse Grace Slick and her iconic vocals, the band took flight in 1965 and forever changed the sound of rock and the counterculture movement (artwork by @psychedeliccircusart) www.iamfy.co/shop/hannah-...
March 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Celebrating 60 Years of Jefferson Airplane! Led by powerhouse Grace Slick and her iconic vocals, the band took flight in 1965 and forever changed the sound of rock and the counterculture movement (artwork by @psychedeliccircusart) www.iamfy.co/shop/hannah-...