Noir, Postmodern, Alternative, Global

Has Langston’s Dream Finally Materialized?

February 20, 2009

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Has Langston’s Dream Finally Materialized?

It certainly looks like the dream of many Blacks was achieved when Obama won the presidential elections of U.S.A. However, has Langston Hughes' dream been realized or does it continue to be deferred?

Is Classification of Music a Good Idea?

February 16, 2009

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Is Classification of Music a Good Idea?

Classification of music and artists under genres may not only curtail the freedom of the musician and the listener, but also results in biases and prejudices against those who fall under different genres.

Existentialism And War

February 15, 2009

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Existentialism And War

Existentialism is a concept that became popular during the World Wars in France and elsewhere in Europe, and just after it. French playwrights have often used the stage to express their views, and these views came to surface even during a Nazi occupation. Existentialism proposes that man is full of anxiety and despair with no [...]

Commodification, Commercialization and the Persistence of Poetry

February 14, 2009

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Commodification, Commercialization and the Persistence of Poetry

With the advent of Film, Video Games, Commercialized Music and other forms of art, where is the place for some good old Poetry?

Artist Biographies: Interpreting Artists and their Art

February 10, 2009

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Artist Biographies: Interpreting Artists and their Art

Irving Stone's biographies reveal the personal histories of great artists and the life they lead behind the veil of fame and publicity.

Michal Hron: Extricating the Self from the Past, Present and the Future

February 10, 2009

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Michal Hron: Extricating the Self from the Past, Present and the Future

Michal Hron is a Czech photographer whose life changed after a gruesome car crash.

Marc Schmitz: Spaces for Open Minds and More

February 9, 2009

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Marc Schmitz: Spaces for Open Minds and More

Marc Schmitz is a German painter and sculpotor who has ongoing International projects which deal with the concepts of space, life and associations.

Saudades, Rabih Abou Khalil and the Magic of Imaginary Folklore

February 7, 2009

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Saudades, Rabih Abou Khalil and the Magic of Imaginary Folklore

Rabih Abou Khalil weaves magic by taking the listener through an auditory and imaginary journey across the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

Bas Zoontjens: Constructing and Deconstructing Time and Space

February 6, 2009

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Bas Zoontjens: Constructing and Deconstructing Time and Space

Dutch artist Bas Zoontjens seems to speak of an unknown dimension, that which humans cannot think of. Something that is neither in the realm of time or space.

Zahra Darvishian: Exploring Loneliness in an Urban Landscape

February 6, 2009

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Zahra Darvishian: Exploring Loneliness in an Urban Landscape

Zahra Darvishian is a Persian poetess, photographer and painter whose works of art revolve around the themes of violence, loneliness, gender and urban chaos.

PJ Harvey to perform at the Camp Bestival

February 6, 2009

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PJ Harvey to perform at the Camp Bestival

PJ Harvey shall perform at the Camp Bestival 2009 on July 25, at Lulworth Castle in Dorset.