In a world increasingly dominated by screens and rapid information, the subtle beauty of art offers a serene escape. Introducing children to this world can be a rewarding journey, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and emotional growth. But how do we converse with the young about art in a way that captivates their curious minds? Here’sContinue reading “The Art of Conversation: Talking to Children About Art”
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Color Stories of the French Riviera: The Exhibition Companion for Les Couleurs de la Joie
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.
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)”
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”
Serge Teixeira’s Dream Lands
Photography is a medium that has the potential to create ethereal images while still being clear and what one would call in painting, “representational”. This way, photos can become veritable dream images, as they can appear very much as something we would see on a day-to-day basis, yet, be in another dimension, or between dimensions.Continue reading “Serge Teixeira’s Dream Lands”
Liev Arts Theme: Toys and Totems
Toys are objects of such high familiarity that we hardly notice them in our everyday lives and barely think of them. Sometimes, we are impressed by their “cuteness” or technical abilities, but to many they have lost a deeper sense. At a closer look, toys become not just the objects used by children to play,Continue reading “Liev Arts Theme: Toys and Totems”
The Liev Porfolio: Photographs (2019)
This December sees the release of the book Liev Portfolio: Photographs (2019) published by Fraquoh and Franchomme. The album contains a series of photographs and texts that reflect on different facets of the world and of art itself. The photos vary in style, but are still cohesive and coherent and compose a visual discourse thatContinue reading “The Liev Porfolio: Photographs (2019)”
How to Put on a Great Show: 10 Rules
As the world of the arts becomes increasingly wide, we are more and more exposed to a variety of options in terms of shows and stage events. Of course, these take several shapes and come in a wide variety of versions: from highbrow opera and theater shows to street festivals and community celebrations. Regardless ofContinue reading “How to Put on a Great Show: 10 Rules”
William Wordsworth on Genius Taste
In the world of art and culture, there is a continuous discussion on what art, beauty and taste really are. The positions people take are divisive and create true polarizations among art critics, artists and art enthusiasts. English Romantic poet William Wordsworth (April 7, 1770–April 23, 1850), who, together with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, greatly contributedContinue reading “William Wordsworth on Genius Taste”
10 Essential Quotes about Inspiration
In art, it all starts with inspiration. A great source of inspiration can be a veritable big bang to complete a work of art. Each artist has their own source of inspiration; it can be a book, a color, a theme of thought, their own life or anything else. Artists, philosophers and thinkers in generalContinue reading “10 Essential Quotes about Inspiration”