Covering a range of popular culture, Renaissance art and Egyptian art. He has a strong interest in music, which you can perceive in much of his early work. Born 1947 in Christchurch, he is a New Zealand artist. His mid-1980s’ works often contained scenarios of crime and threat, featuring characters now reminiscent of 1990s’ comic strips. He attended Fine Arts …
Read More »CREATIVE PEOPLE, TWO CITIES AND A CONTINENT – Travel to Australia to awaken creativity.
From Adelaide to Mornington, knowing five ways to perceive Australia. Starting your Australian journey, write this Auguste Rodin’s phrase into first page of your travel diary: “What is commonly called ugliness, in nature can in art become full of beauty.” Here http://www.tourism.australia.com/en are some of the reasons why everyone should visit Australia. 4000 km from Melbourne to Cairns, over 10,685 …
Read More »STARK LIGHT, BLURRY IMAGERY AND VISUAL MUSICALITY – Bill Henson: Starting with edgy and powerful photographic approach.
Loneling figures, tormented by longing and sadness. Australia’s largest photographic digital camera specialist? In Melbourne you can try michaels https://michaels.com.au/, the must visit destination for everyone interested in photography and digital devices. Since 1916, the Michael family has traded from the corner of Elizabeth and Lonsdale Streets. Of course, you also remember better the image of a bear and that …
Read More »WHEN DRESSES RESULT LIKE AN INTRICATELY TIED UP CLOUD – Toni Matičevski: Fashion as art to wear, as a companion to a life filled with beauty.
Each season elaborate gowns, in different styles and materials. Melbourne Fashion Week https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/arts-and-culture/events-partnerships/melbourne-fashion-week/Pages/melbourne-fashion-week.aspx returns every year, and its events celebrating the best in Australian fashion for creatives, designers, artists, entrepreneurs and thinkers from all areas of the fashion industry. Souvenir clothes? Boutique Melbourne labels on Gertrude Street, luxury labels on Collins Street and street brands on Chapel Street. Buy online …
Read More »MAKE AN INTERESTING NOVEL, WITH NO MEN IN IT AT ALL – Finola Moorhead: When you preferred writing to teaching.
An reading twist, that is sure to entertain. It holds holds a market day in the main street, which attracts hundreds of people. Is know for its “village atmosphere” and its beautiful beaches. Is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne. Mornington is a popular tourist destination to visit the area’s bay beaches and wineries. Why not …
Read More »LOVING VISUAL GAGS AND GIMMICKS – Sia Kate Isobelle Furler: Sensitive, is easily upset and insulted.
Hoping to be a psychotherapist’s dream. Welcome in Hindmarsh Square 132/39 Grenfell St, Adelaide. With 40 years of continual service, is always looking forward into the future. Started out in the 70’s as a street guitar store, Derringers Music https://derringers.com.au/derringers-music-adelaide-city-store bloomed into modern trends and technical innovations. They would like to think that store has played a part in many …
Read More »BETWEEN THE OBSERVED AND THE IMAGINED – Peter Booth: Gestural handling and release of forms from the artist’s subconscious.
When the vision remains bleak. A smell, or a taste just caught, can awaken details and visual details (but, also emotions) connected to those sensory expressions. This happens even years later, so do not forget to add these “travel memories” when you arrive in Melbourne. Here, you can experience Ricotta Hotcakes, Baller Bucket and Lamington Jaffles. Welcome into 658 Church …
Read More »NOT A PLACE, BUT A NEW WAY OF SEEING THINGS – From Banang until Parañaque, to bring power and love back into your life.
Peaceful country will easily make you feel at home. “I read; I travel; I become.” With this Derek Walcott words, wherever you go, The Philippine they becomes a part of you somehow. Is an archipelago bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east the Bashi Channel, to the north the Sulu and the Celebes Seas to the south. Travel to …
Read More »DRAMATIC COMPOSITION AND WONDERFUL LIGHT CONTRASTS – Xyza Cruz Bacani: Street and documentary photographer based in Hong Kong.
Using photographic work to raise awareness about under-reported stories. Born 1987, she is a Filipina street photographer and documentary photographer. She is now a full time photographer, working on various under reported projects around the world. The eldest of three children, she grew up in Bambang (Nueva Vizcaya). Before leaving the Philippines (to raise funds for the education of her …
Read More »TO CREATE FASHION, LEAVING A LASTING MARK – Puey Quiñones: When style aesthetic is fashion-forward and very feminine.
The Filipino fashion designer who empower women through his Creations. He is as a reflective and introspective person who gets his inspiration from music and from people. Fashion is universal and everyone needs clothes. Therefore, he like to create pieces that speaks to everyone’s individual taste. PUEY QUINONES https://pueyquinones.com/ is a Filipino fashion designer based in Los Angeles (California). His …
Read More »WRITING LONGHAND, GOING BACK TO THE SOURCE – Ivy Alvarez: A prolific writer that has had her work featured in various publications in Australia, England, Philippines and online.
To begin with, write in notebook, then transcribe to computer. Welcome to 123 Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City. They are the only bookstore in Manila that focuses on Philippine art, you offering a platform to generate cultural awareness. Artbooks https://artbooks.ph/is a new independent bookstore run by a company of artists dedicated to documenting and promoting Philippine art and culture. A selection …
Read More »THE GREATEST FILIPINO SONGWRITERS OF THE POP ERA – Sampaguita: The queen of Filipino rock music.
Talent to create the music, and fearless, innovative trailblazers. Currently SAMPAGUITA resides in Parañaque City; mother of three children. She had released several albums and songs, now considered classics. Her first performance was at the New Moon Concert in 1977 at the Folk Arts Theater in Pasay (Metro Manila). Active during the 1970s and 1980s, Tessy Alfonso https://www.facebook.com/QueenofRock7/ is a …
Read More »PAINTING STILL LIFES, NUDE WOMEN AND LANDSCAPES – Federico Aguilar Alcuaz: Soft blurred edges coupled, with bold lines and shapes.
A 20th-century Filipino painter, best known for his Cubist-inspired paintings. Since his premature death early 2011, His masterpieces have gained even more interest in this painting figure. In 1949, he took up painting subjects at the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts. Born on June day, 1932 in Santa Cruz (Manila), FEDERICO AGUILAR ALCUAZ http://federicoaguilaralcuaz.com/bio.htm studied law and …
Read More »WHATEVER THE KOREAN MIND CAN CONCEIVE AND BELIEVE – Visiting Seoul, it does not matter how slowly you go, provided your horizon is vast.
Visiting South Korea never let your memories be greater than your dreams. The mind of the traveler https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780465046218, is a book written by Eric J. Leed, in 1991. We suggest you read it before your next trip. With its “author’s travels“, meetingbenches.com offers you access to some special itineraries, following the paths of the human mind. By deciding to visit …
Read More »LIKE LIGHT, THAT ENCOUNTERS A SPIDER WEB – Atta Kim: Where photographic work compresses and narrates time.
Long-exposure photography, where real time is the most surreal of all. Despite the left hand drive, you will realised that South Korea is perfect for those of you who love road trips, where there are plenty of things to see along the coastal routes. The beauty of Geoje https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_3_7.jsp?gotoPage=3&cid=2405054stems from its endless coasts lined, with beach coves and pine forested …
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