The film, directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, was not a smash hit upon its release, but has turn into something of a vacation classic through the years. And while there’s some debate as to whether it counts as a Halloween movie or a Christmas film, its spooky themes draw many viewers again to the movie each October. During this time of the 12 months, the color orange guidelines the world (when it’s not grey skies and rain, of course). Yayoi Kusama, the legendary Japanese artist born in 1929, began her career 69 years ago. Taking place at J/M Gallery, London, Florence Houston‘s upcoming exhibition Juicy!

I was blown away once I happened to note years later while watching the Boston TV news channels, that her name appeared on the drawings that came from prominent Boston courtroom trials. Painter Juanita McNeely, identified for her dynamic, downright feral …