Art/Skill/Techne
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Photos of New York City Inside the Grand Canyon Contrast Emptiness and Density
At the end of 2012, Swiss photographer Gus Pedro took a trip to the United States, and was met with a paradox. When he visited New York City, he found density in all its glory. But when he followed that… Continue reading
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Painters Painting – New York Art Scene (1940-1970)
Probably THE definitive documentary about the history of New York City’s art scene, from the beginning of World War II to the height of the Vietnam War era. Emile de Antonio was a Marxist filmmaker who mostly directed political documentaries… Continue reading
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A Superhero Who Looks Like My Son | NYTimes.com
…Superheroes had taught me that anything was possible. There was nothing more American. I wished China had comic book stores. Because he was born in Ethiopia and came to us as a stumbling, almost walking baby, I was especially disappointed… Continue reading
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Edvard Munch – On Screen
Edvard Munch (Norwegian: [ˈɛdvɑʈ muŋk] ( listen); 1863–1944) was a Norwegian painter and printmaker whose intensely evocative treatment of psychological themes built upon some of the main tenets of late 19th-century Symbolism and greatly influenced German Expressionism in the early 20th… Continue reading
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Dead Christ with Angels | Manet
This was the first of several paintings by Manet with a religious theme. The inscription indicates Manet’s source, but the passage he cited describes Mary Magdalen’s finding Christ’s tomb empty except for the two angels. After the painting was already… Continue reading
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Article: Prismatic Layers of Air in Tuscany
Though not much is known about photographer Adnan Bubalo, his stunning nature and landscape photos speak for themselves. His most captivating works feature the hills of Tuscany in central Italy. With its spectacular rolling hills and surrounding scenery, Tuscany is… Continue reading
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The Dragonfly: A Giant Winged Vertical Farm for New York City
Modeled after the wings of a dragonfly, this incredible urban farm concept for New York Citys Roosevelt Island intends to ease the problems of food mileage and shortage, and reconnect consumers with producers. Urban farming is a growing trend amongst… Continue reading
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The Last Words of Hassan i Sabbah | Burroughs
Okay. Another video from William S. Burroughs. But look here: NSFW. This is an example of the cut-up technique developed by Brion Gysin and perfected by Burroughs. It does not necessarily make complete sense. But it is very cool. And… Continue reading
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Royal Photographic Society exhibition winners
via Royal Photographic Society exhibition winners Posted by KWB wandering among the borderlands of the Ether. Continue reading
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Even Superheroes Have Humble Beginnings
This are is helping people remember how even our superheroes can come from the humblest beginnings and most tragic origins… Every story has a beginning. Our past shapes who we are and influences who we become. It’s true whether you’re… Continue reading
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Why Hollywood Should Keep Destroying Cities – Sam Adams
In an essay posted Friday at The Dissolve, Tasha Robinson used Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim to counter the objections several critics have raised about the wanton destruction of this summer’s blockbusters: city blocks flattened, heads crushed, all without a drop of… Continue reading
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Two Old Men Disputing – Rembrandt
Related articles Power of Art: Rembrandt (keithwaynebrown.com) Who was Rembrandt van Rijn? (thenewstribe.com) Rembrandt show for National Gallery (bbc.co.uk) Rembrandt portrait study (erikvanelven.blogspot.com) Rembrandt van Rijn’s 407th Birthday Google Doodle (doodlecollect.wordpress.com) Continue reading
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Asoka – Tagore
I was looking for the artwork of Rabindranath Tagore and ran across the work of this earlier Indian artist, Abanindranath Tagore (1871 – 1951). Continue reading
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When Did I Stop Wanting to Be President?
Originally an essay, here Burroughs answers the question talking about his boyhood and early flirtations with the idea of political power, describing a potential panorama of a glorious career as a commissioner…. Related articles Naked Lunch (myoldaddiction2.wordpress.com) William S. Burroughs:… Continue reading
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Babich: Van Gogh’s Museum and the Temple at Bassae
A colleague at Fordham University, Babette Babich, who I highly respect, has been updating her articles at academia.edu. Among these is the article linked below. As I have been posting a lot of my favorite paintings as well as some… Continue reading
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Power of Art – Van Gogh
Born in Groot-Zundert, The Netherlands, Van Gogh spent his early life as an art dealer, teacher and preacher in England, Holland and Belgium. His period as an artist began in 1881 when he chose to study art in Brussels, starting… Continue reading
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Article: London and New York: A Double Exposure Project
London and New York: A Double Exposure Project http://www.dwell.com/post/article/london-and-new-york-double-exposure-project Posted by KWB wandering among the borderlands of the Ether. Continue reading
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