Color Stories of the French Riviera is the Companion of the Les Couleurs de la joie exhibition. It details information about the various towns and cities photographed by Iosif Trif on the French Riviera.
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A New Photography Exhibition by Iosif Trif: Les couleurs de la joie (The Colors of Joy)
Photographer and Creative Director’s newest exhibition, titled Les Couleurs de la Joie, takes place at the Brasov Apollonia Culture Bank between 15 December 2022 – 16 January 2023. Here is the exhibition statement: Colors are an integral part of everyday life. The exhibition Les couleurs de la joie (Colors of Joy) by Iosif Trif offersContinue reading “A New Photography Exhibition by Iosif Trif: Les couleurs de la joie (The Colors of Joy)”
Watch: “Brasov from morning till dusk”
Photographers Alexandra Tomescu, Alex Nicodim, Alexandra Pandrea, Iosif Trif, Mihai Poiană and Șerban Mestecăneanu on 13 September 2022, made a portrait of the city of Brasov (Romania). The process was coordinated by director Robert Antonescu, who, together with a film crew, also made a short documentary. You can watch the documentary here:
Street photography exhibition – “Brasov from morning till dusk”
On Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Patria Hall of the Brasov Philharmonic, the opening of the photo exhibition “From morning to night, Brasov”, organized by Pink Cat Studios, took place. The exhibition includes more than 180 photos taken by photographers Alexandra Tomescu, Alex Nicodim, Alexandra Pandrea, Iosif Trif, Mihai Poiană and Șerban Mestecăneanu onContinue reading “Street photography exhibition – “Brasov from morning till dusk””
Qui S’aime Se Taquine: A Short Film About Love by Krzysztof Kieślowski
A Short Film About Love is an extended film version of Dekalog: Six, part of Kieślowski’s ten-part television series, Dekalog, launched in 1988 and which is in Polish. The film is set in Warsaw and tells the story of a naive and inexperienced young man who spies a woman living on the other side ofContinue reading “Qui S’aime Se Taquine: A Short Film About Love by Krzysztof Kieślowski”
Black Mirror: The Abyss Staring Back at Us from our Screens
Black Mirror is a well-known TV show that has captivated audiences from all around the world in recent years. It tells a distinct story in each episode, imagining a dystopic near future. The stories focus on where current technology will take us and are frequently depressing and overwhelming, highlighting the idea that technology will causeContinue reading “Black Mirror: The Abyss Staring Back at Us from our Screens”
The Da Vinci Code Revisited 15 Years Later
The Da Vinci Code, written by Dan Brown, was published in 2003 and soon became the most controversial book of the early 21st century. In it, the main characters, Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tatou) investigate a murder in the Louvre and, in doing so, they follow a set of clues toContinue reading “The Da Vinci Code Revisited 15 Years Later”
Bibliotheca Chemica Curiosa
Jean-Jacques Manget (1652-1742) was a Swiss doctor, writer and collector who published works on the European black plague, heart rhythm disturbances and anatomy. He is also known for publishing one of the most complete compilations of alchemical writings ever published. Manget’s Bibliotheca Curiosa Chemica from 1702 collected 140 alchemical treatises in 2 massive volumes andContinue reading “Bibliotheca Chemica Curiosa”
Movie Review: As Above, So Below
“Winged vulture leads the way with brightest light in darkest day.” “Underneath the heaven’s reign what is lost shall be regained.” “Halfway twixt the darkest gate and this tablet laid atop a paird fate.” As Above So Below is a 2014 American film directed by John Erick Dowdle. The film centers around Scarlet, an accomplishedContinue reading “Movie Review: As Above, So Below”
Orson Welles’ Unfinished Business
Orson Welles is of course one of the most known and respected directors in the history of cinema. Most people know him for his 1941 film, Citizen Kane. His production, starring himself, is considered to be one of the best movies in history; despite it not being that excellent and Orson himself later declaring thatContinue reading “Orson Welles’ Unfinished Business”