Author Archives: Ivan Kaloyanov
Interview with Lynda
Interviewed by Abhishek Kastiya
Video Editing done by Ivan Kaloyanov
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The Noguchi Museum, located in Astoria, NY, is the perfect place to get a taste of 20th century art. This museum idevoted to the preservation, presentation, and interpretation of the work of Isamu Noguchi. The works of this Japanese-American artist are very artistic and often perplexing. One can get lost in extensive periods of thought while trying to interpret the pieces. It isn’t unusual to find a piece that leaves you confused or puzzled in this museum, but that is part of the appeal of the artwork. Noguchi’s art is inspired by certain events in history, such as the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War 2. His thought-provoking and unique pieces make this museum worth the trip.
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Blurb #3
The “Art in Renaissance Venice” exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art takes a close look at Venetian art from the fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries. The art showcased in the exhibit describes a culture that is similar yet different to the rest of Renaissance Italy, but it is still considered an important part of Renaissance history. After viewing the exhibit, it is clear that Venetian art is very sensuous and emotionally appealing. The cultural significance and uniqueness of the artwork can be appealing to any person. One must visit the exhibit to capture an exclusive glimpse into the culture and history of Renaissance Venice.
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Ivan’s Haiku Presentation
Skyscrapers and such
This concrete jungle we call home
How artificial!
Nature is temporary,
Like the great Robert Frost once said,
Nothing gold can stay.
The struggle within
To find truth and happiness
It never ends.
The fight for atonement
The search for a sense of identity
The leap of faith.
Doubt is a force
That corrupts the hearts of many
and can destroy us all.
Complications,
Our lives are filled with many,
Almost impossible to solve.
The fight for survival,
The will to win,
What must one do?
Faith comes from within
The heart, beyond the reach
Of proof and reason.
10/31 Haiku
Faith comes from within
The heart, beyond the reach
Of proof and reason.
10/30 haiku
The next step
Allowing for change
Moving on.
10/27 Haiku
I want tomorrow
to come as quickly
as possible.
10/26 Haiku
The secret to life
The secret to happiness
Is the choices that we make.
Illustrated Feature: Theodosii Spassov
The Symphony Space performing arts center in Upper West Side Manhattan was the location of a concert by one of the best musicians from Eastern Europe. About 1000 people experienced one of the most unique forms of music on October 23, 2011. The experience was a connection with tradition for some, and a breath of fresh air for others. However, judging by the reaction, it is clear that all who attended had an unforgettable experience. Continue reading
10/25 Haiku
A problem solved
A solution found
Great happiness achieved.
10/24 Haiku
There is some risk involved
in almost every decision
that we make.
10/23 Haiku
The fight for survival,
The will to win,
What must one do?
10/22 Haiku
Complications,
Our lives are filled with many,
Almost impossible to solve.
10/21 Haiku
Tomorrow
Is so close and yet
So far away.
Second week of Haikus
Doubt is a force
That corrupts the hearts of many
and can destroy us all.
Faith is something
Found within the heart, it is
discovered, not created.
The fight for atonement
The search for a sense of identity
The leap of faith.
The struggle within
To find truth and happiness
It never ends.
Life is bitter-sweet.
You never know when you will
be happy or hurt.
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Inexplicable phenomenon,
Are they destiny?
Or cause and effect?
Ivan, Jason, and Abhishek podcast
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Week 1 haikus
Skyscrapers and such
This concrete jungle we call home
How artificial!
Leaves are falling,
The weather is getting cold,
Winter is coming!
Nature is temporary,
Like the great Robert Frost once said,
Nothing gold can stay.
A week of rain
And freezing temperatures,
But the sun has now come!
Nature versus Nurture
One of man’s endless debates
Will it ever end?
A walk through the park
Can help you ease your mind
And find peace and solitude.
Faces rushing past
And a huge mess of noises,
Class is about to start.