The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Kitschified in The Washington Post!

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May 16, 2015 by Allee Willis

KITSCHportant NOTICE!!! PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING

Until further word (up), which hopefully will not be an eternity, the display cases here at the Allee Willis Museum Of Kitsch are pretty mu...

March 30, 2015 by Allee Willis

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Spectacular live show, retired Motown stars, NPR, and Tavis Smily in an afro

All around it was a very good SEPTEMBER week here at Willis Wonderland LA as well as Willis W in Detroit. Yes I know there is a Willis Stree...

October 3, 2014 by Allee Willis

BaDeYa, Detroit! – Allee LIVE in The D, FINALLY……

For the past few few years now on the “BaDeYa, say do you remember 21st night of September”, my blessed and magic day because it’s...

October 1, 2014 by Allee Willis

Allee LIVE IN DETROIT on “the 21st (almost) night of September!!

CALLING ALL DETROITERS! I will be APPEARING LIVE for the first time EVER in the Motor City 3 PM, Sunday, “the 21st (almost) night of Septe...

August 12, 2014 by Allee Willis

“The D” update: Computer Hell/Detroit Heaven!

I know. It’s been pathetically long since my last update. This is not due to inactivity! We’ve been having 12 hour days here at ...

July 15, 2014 by Allee Willis

A SNEAK PEEK at “The D”!!

Finally!! Get out the ol’ YouTube and enjoy this sneak peek at “The D”! (This is NOT the music video or film; just a sneak pee...

January 28, 2014 by Allee Willis

Keane art for sale!

I am looking to sell this Keane Art Portrait, bought in 1961, in its original frame. The title is “Peace on Earth.” I would ...

December 4, 2013 by 1959CadillacFin

Me, “The D”, and The Wizard of Oz!

So I’m donning my ruby red slippers and jetting to Detroit to ride high atop the NBC-WDIV Wizard of Oz float in the Thanksgiving Day P...

November 24, 2013 by Allee Willis

Leg One of “The D” Over and Out!

Got back to LA from leg #1 of “The D”, my song/video/documentary tribute to the SOUL of Detroit, last week sick as a dog, happy ...

October 7, 2013 by Allee Willis

Gunning The Engine Toward Detroit!

Hard to believe that after working on “The D” a solid year and a half, my ever-growing crew of 15 and I are descending upon Detr...

September 6, 2013 by Allee Willis

Petroleum Jelly Body Armour

Now here is an idea..into battle with Petroleum body armour !! Jung-ki Beak is the artist and he designed them to show basically the protect...

July 31, 2013 by shirlie williams

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ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT!!!

. As I sit here with LESS THAN FOUR DAYS LEFT for this fundraising campaign for “The D”, I can’t help but think about a...

June 18, 2013 by Allee Willis

WIN an “EYE On Detroit!” Limited Edition Autographed Dashboard Eyeball!!

THIS WEEK ONLY, 7 short days! – Donate at least $15 to “The D, my multimedia sing-along salute to Detroit in order to create ...

June 3, 2013 by Allee Willis

EYE on Detroit! $$ in da Bank!

It’s no secret to anyone within miles of my mouth that constantly babbles on about it that I love my hometown of Detroit, the city t...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Happy Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day has always provided supreme opportunities for kitsch. Be it flower arrangements, stuffed animal displays in front of gas ...

May 12, 2013 by Allee Willis

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Heads Up, Detroit!

Just got back from an amazing trip to Detroit where I was laying the groundwork for the big project I’m coming back in September to do...

May 6, 2013 by Allee Willis

Unscrewed Sillisculpt

I’m an artist who loves all things retro, particularly stuff from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. I was inspired by the R&W Berrie, C.M. ...

April 11, 2013 by sillisculpt

Spitfire Plane Made From Egg Boxes

The life size replica plane took 6 weeks to complete and 6,500 egg cartons and is 36ft long. The egg boxes are sold in aid of the charity He...

March 5, 2013 by shirlie williams

1960’s Paper Dresses

I so wish my wardrobe was full of these, they are making me swoon..These amazing fashion Poster Dresses were designed by British designe...

March 4, 2013 by shirlie williams

Denny’s Adventures In Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” – part 6 (May 2012)

Welcome back to my series of postings showcasing kitsch that I discover in snooping around Willis Wonderland……. I am the proud, ...

January 9, 2013 by denny

Potters Wheely

I’m thinking her potter’s wheel at home broke or she had a power outtage…. and what with cheap gasoline, it was just as ea...

November 12, 2012 by snappyp

Ba-de-ya, Baby! II – THIS Thursday and Friday night

I know. I’ve been a hideous blogger as of late. After years of dedicated waking up hours before I naturally would in order to churn ...

November 6, 2012 by Allee Willis

Down on the farm – A photo from my and my partner Judith’s upcoming art show – Another Roadside Attraction –

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October 17, 2012 by mike winer