Yearly Archives: 2013
New photos on the left. … Continue reading
The Metamorphosis was a rendition of Kafka’s well known tale told through the lens of dancers, artists and musicians, whose set and visual drawing power made a somewhat static short story into a fluid and dynamic event which didn’t have … Continue reading
The recent recession has affected many countries worldwide. Particularly, one of the most affected countries was Spain, who had undergone some severe budget cuts in the arts as a result of the recession. The government no longer funds art institutions … Continue reading
I tried to focus on images of chaos, darkness, and the mundane. (New original photos are on the right.) … Continue reading
Particularly during times of social unrest, people are influenced by mass communication. Whether radio or television, mass media is an effective means of challenging social norms and influencing the public’s opinions. Never was this more accurate than during the 1960’s. … Continue reading
In Jennifer Schuessler’s article, “A Star Philosopher Falls, And a Debate over Sexism is Set Off”, Colin McGinn, a philosopher at the University of Miami, willingly left his tenured post after being accused of sexually harassing a graduate student. This … Continue reading
Works that have survived the test of time and are still relevant in our modern society face the distortion and re-adaptation of modern directors. These renovations can go either way; sometimes the new drab reveals an aspect of the play … Continue reading
Television shows are becoming increasingly popular with the growing availability of cable television and on-demand streaming sites like Netflix and Hulu. If this is the case, why is it so difficult to promote new shows then? In the New York … Continue reading
It’s coincidental that just this morning, my thoughts had turned to politics and government in the United States. Jeremy Peters’ article in the New York Times, “From Art to T. Rex, Shutdown Stirs Worries,” drew my attention to an interesting … Continue reading