[Milton-L] Kirmss Sculpture

[Yuko Nii]

Dear Milton List scholars:

The Grand Paradise Lost ball was, of course, a fabulous success! With  
the wonderful Charles McGrath article in the New York Times  the day  
before the ball, the cutting of the birthday cake provided  by Clive  
Milton, and the closing ceremony with the "firing up"  of Milton's  
head and the reading of the "testament of the poet" by Arthur Kirmss  
(who temporarily scandalized the exhibit among Milton scholars world- 
wide who thought the ceramic bust looked like Milton's nemesis King  
Charles the First).

We also received a much deserved proclamation from New York's Mayor  
Michael Bloomberg, recognizing the hard work and labor of love in  
creating this Milton Festival, which Random House's web-site has  
confirmed as the "largest birthday tribute to Milton in the world."

Random House:


PARADISE LOST
Written by John Milton
Edited by William Kerrigan, John Rumrich and Stephen M. Fallon

John Milton's Paradise Lost, an epic poem on the clash between God and  
his fallen angel, Satan, is a profound meditation on fate, free will,  
and divinity, and one of the most beautiful works in world literature.

The Williamsburg Art & Historical Center in Brooklyn is celebrating  
John Milton's 400th birthday with an exhibit that runs from September  
27th through November 2nd. Couched amid historical artifacts and  
contemporary art celebrating PARADISE LOST, the greatest poem in the  
English language. This event will be the largest birthday party for  
Milton in the world, with poets, artists and composers joining  
together to honor John Milton. Click here for more information


More photos will follow over the days to come, plus a video on Youtube  
so you can enjoy the live action of this immemorial celebration!

ALL PHOTOS BY JOEL SIMPSON, the official photographer for the Grand  
Paradise Lost Costume Ball



Mayor Bloomberg's procalmation



Milton's birthday cake provided by Clive Milton, a descendant




Famous artist Rich Bucker's portrait of Milton for the 21st century  
Unveiled at the Ball




Lindall introduces Clive Milton, John's descendent through his brother





A Little deviltry by artist Troy Frantz with the sisters of Jesse  
Forgione (Eve and Lilith?)



Kirmss with bust of  Mitlon or Charles 1st????




Arthur Kirmss placing flames in and around the head of John Milton,  
demonstrating how Milton Illuminates the cultural world for eternity!



The testament of the Poet! It scandalized the show for a brief time!



J.C. Hopkins Biggish Swing Band (twelve piece!!) in front to mural by  
Joe Catuccio
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