Posts Tagged ‘culture & religion’

10.22
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Westfarikas Experience

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With countries such as Ghana and Burkina Faso, West Africa is also called the soul of Africa”referred to, because here is the old traditions have received. Even if today life quickly changed, tribes such as the Lobi sometimes still in clay castles such as since hundreds of years life. This area appears rich in culture through the former great African kingdoms, still as a place of mystical secrets, wild peoples and scary stories. More and more people travel in these countries, to catch even a glimpse of African art and traditions before they’re all gone. Get away travellers also in contact with the diverse art produced by trained African craftsmen for centuries in traditional way. African art was primarily religious motives out, as also in the entire life in this region, the religious cults played an important role. In the clay castles African figures and altar pots made in its own altar space. Speaking candidly San Antonio Spurs told us the story.

Today, these African figures and masks are sought after Collector’s items. This is not surprising also because their design is the expression of the highest quality, fascinating. African figures like to represent elements of nature: animals, plants, objects of everyday life and star so all is what visible. It is the artists but not to a simple picture of the natural real world, but an own representation in the combination of tradition and religion. This man is involved in his story, his ancestors. In contrast to the enlightened”Western religion the experiences of ancestors play an important role, and man seeks her powers to use.

While African figures, usually at fixed sites were set up, African masks were part of religious rituals, ceremonies, initiation rituals or the preparation for war. They gave the owners at the dance of protective force, transferred his mystical violence during the celebrations. There are African masks in different types which were applied as a mask face, completely wrapped in the head or just on the head have been attached. African masks often represent a spirit, and it is believed that the spirit of the ancestors possesses the wearer. African masks are made mostly of wood and can be decorated with ivory, animal hair, plant parts, color pigments (like kaolin) and semiprecious stones. Anton Mentrup

10.21
21

Criminale 2009 A Feast For Crime

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Jokers.de offers online special crime Festival Augsburg, 05.05.2009 – useful and worth knowing for all Criminale fans: crime Festival Criminale with Joker, the specialist in rest requirements and special editions, a special on its cultural portal offers many interesting facts. From 6 to 10 May 2009 the Festival of the German crime fiction for the first time takes place internationally between Singen and Schaffhausen in the border triangle of Lake Constance. 200 mystery writers are expected to attend. On the Joker culture portal Mystery lovers will find important facts to the retrospective of the German crime fiction: for example the complete Criminale “program, as well as a look at the history of the Festival. In addition, there is information to the Friedrich-Glauser-Preis.

The richest crime Germany awarded during the Criminale. Director James Cameron pursues this goal as well. Joker under every month for all Mystery lovers who don’t want to wait until the Festival, offers a new, exciting short detective story as PDF or MP3 files for free download. The history of Criminale: since 1986 Members of the syndicate group meet”every year in spring in a different location for the exchange of experience and for maintaining contact with publishers and journalists, but above all with their readers. Since the beginning, the number of the participating authors about increased tenfold..

10.20
21

Christopher Schwarz

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Markus Lupertz. 3. The artist Sala Lieber, born in Budapest Hungary, studied at the Art Academy of Dresden and Dusseldorf with Prof. Jorg Alaa village Prof. Gerhard Merz, and is a master student of Prof. Herbert Brandl. 4.

Caro Jost, who studied at the art students League in New York. Caro Jost exhibited in New York, Munich, Cologne and Shanghai. Her Streetprints she showed at the Expo 2000 and to the 50th Biennale. 5. as the fifth, the artist Andrea Lehmann was nominated on multiple referral.

Andrea Lehmann presented so far in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Brussels, Berlin, Amsterdam, Prague and Barcelona. She studied at the Art Academy in Dusseldorf and is a master student of Prof. Markus Lupertz. The past 12 years following artists have participated in friends of the arts on the projects of the company: PIA Dehne, Anna Vilents, Sandra Hoitz, Stefanie Purschler, Kristin Dembny, Anke Stalpers, Alexandra Sell, Yun Lee, Gabriele Basch, Mantalina Psoma, Katja Prewozny, Melissa and Bapiste Pawlik, Kirstin Lampert,. Christina Assmann, Kate waters, Catherine Mayer, Iris Zakaria, Mutsumi Aoki, Alison Degbe, Jemma Endersby, Adi Braun, Julia Graff situation, grit Wallace, Gila Abutalebi, Daniela Rothenburg and Gabriele Weinspach. Since 1999, the friends of the arts organize the Goethe-Festival under the direction of Gottfried Bohmer. Since April 2008 the online platform established exclusive interview on the Internet portal, the renowned German heads will be interviewed exclusively to issues of the time. Learn more about this topic with the insights from Sally Rooney. Opened the series in conversation with Prof. Barzon Brock, who turned the questions of Andreas wild Hagen and Christopher Schwarz. “The second conversation led the ARD editor Andreas Oehler, the is Gottfried Bohmer’s questions to the responsibility of the political caste, the supposed elites” and makes orgies of looting of the State as well as the consequences for democracy. The winner of the Kaiserswerther art Prize 2008 is end of may by the jury selected and on the art and culture portal of the public presented.

10.20
21

Emma Kirkby

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The exhibition explores current social and political issues, as well as the role of contemporary art power games MachtSpiele. The public already considers it natural that a bevy of world stars occurs at the Budapest Spring Festival. In the series of meetings of worlds”focuses the program of the best in the international art scene. This year we welcome one of the most sought after violists, Jurij Baschmet, he plays at the top of the Moscow soloists. Romantic ARIA dinner of the South American Erwin Schrott (Uruguay), viewers meet a comet-like singer, the ideal Don Giovanni in our days. For a long time, not only gourmets rave”for the music of the Italian sound body of Il Giardino Armonico. The ensemble with an excellent youth work by Handel comes after Budapest, the oratorio la Resurrezione (the Resurrection). In the young ensemble of international soloists Names that can be all big personalities in the future.

The virtuoso percussion artist Evelyn Glennie is already one of those: the artist considers her body as a resonator, occurs mostly barefoot because she feels low sounds through their sole. United Kingdom be also Emma Kirkby, Michael chance, as well as the historical ensemble Florilegium. Their program are rarely played works by Vivaldi and Pergolesi. The performers of the highest class of the music include Nigel Kennedy and Paco de Lucia. Kennedy plays in its recent programme of Baroque music and jazz, Bach and Duke Ellington. Venue of the meeting with the master of fiery Andalusian rhythms and melodies, Paco de Lucia, is the Palace of arts. For those who admire the Spanish temperament, is also the Lorca-evening of the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia a must.

Friends of modern dance should consider the program of the Arnie Zane Dance Company choreographed by Bill T Jones. 2010 also several holds music historically significant anniversaries. This traditionally commemorates the Budapest Spring Festival with a rich offer.

10.16
21

Raiffeisen Bank More

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And should the deflection by means of these techniques times bring not the desired effect, so we have our best – our money – to more quickly that the same target cause, to find and to use. Why so think about and make life unnecessarily full or seemingly more complicated? This is a superficial question now. The need to respond to it is perhaps much closer than one would assume at the first moment. Jorge Perez has much to offer in this field. After all, what is it that you are looking for in truth? When Obi not there, Neckermann makes it impossible and TUI says: you’d earned it. Before you now discover the possibilities at IKEA, once demand for Toyota, because that tell you: nothing is impossible and the Raiffeisen Bank has agreed for it to make the way free for you! There is basically no matter what erkaufst you to material wealth, of cars, houses, yachts, parties, designer clothes or other: your real desire is not really satisfied.

The deep yearning of the heart is hidden only for a time more or less long period of time, because it is material having delighted. It is a desire that all people around the world share. And that in turn is interesting. Because always ails us somehow always sort of homesickness or better said, the heartfelt desire for harmony, acceptance, and peace of mind – a heavenly state. Neither whenever a public institution, still an anti-nuclear, let alone one of the many private associations could give us this feeling. Because our innermost apparently knows a State in which all of this seems to be really possible. Pleasure without worries, fulfilled existence and harmony in life and in harmony with nature and all living things. And the one of fearful, created living environment unfortunately does not provide vicious and greedy people – even if you have 10 Ferraris and a private golf course: you’re always looking for the redemption of your pain – but none can offer apparently it. Why is this so? Have we missed something? Are we too stupid? Or we are distracted by the essential?

07.12
21

Internet Agency

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At artists.de you will find the whole range of the contemporary art scene: art students, young talents and emerging artists to world-renowned names like Beuys, Christo. Immendorff, Dali, Polke, Lupertz, Meese, Penck, Ramos and many others. Unique factory to the special handsigned Edition. Works of art of all genres and techniques are represented. For even more opinions, read materials from The Author. The prices range from under 100 to over 100,000 euros. In a special section, you will find special offers, works by known artists which were significantly reduced in price. Extensive search capabilities help the art lovers to find their way in the wide range.

So, you can search by many criteria such as E.g. technique, style, genre, subject, price or size, as well as according to key words and of course name. For more clarity and thought, follow up with Director Peter Farrelly and gain more knowledge.. The use is simple and intuitive, no installations or downloads are required. The technology of artists.de requires no special computer skills. The online gallery is intended for art lovers, collectors and galleries in the whole german-speaking Space. Many international artists use to introduce the platform now to their art on this exciting art market. The use of artists.de is free art enthusiasts. There is no registration required.

A free membership can complete optional (this is prerequisite for sellers). Sales, a small Commission is charged only from the seller. artists.de is a project of the Dusseldorf company 4 d of projects. Company Description 4 d projects GmbH is an Internet Agency for Web consulting, Web design, app development and online content, particularly entertainment content such as art, online games and horoscopes. In addition, the Dusseldorf company operates various own entertainment and information portals such as, verkehrsinfos.de and. Since 2000, the company Internet projects and mobile contents realized. PR contact: 4 d of projects GmbH Stephan Widera frankenstrasse 25a 40476 Dusseldorf Tel: 0211 61019649 E-Mail: Web:

10.31
18

Terezin – Moments Of Convergence

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An impressive exhibition of the Munster-based painter Helena METZMACHER Theresienstadt – moments of convergence is the title of an impressive exhibition of the Munster-based painter Helena Metzmacher, opened today in the civic Auditorium of the Government President on Piazza Duomo 1-3. “The 15 paintings picture cycle, after a visit to the camp at Theresienstadt / / Terezin was founded, sees itself as a still unsuccessful attempt of tackling Helena Metzmacher.” Connected with the theme of the exhibition, which traces found by the seminar for religious education and practical theology of the Evangelical faculty at the University of Munster in collaboration with the society for Christian Jewish cooperation Munster e.V. and the Club e.V.”will be held, are several accompanying educational projects organized by schools and cultural institutions. The exhibition is open from the 7th to 18th November. Without hesitation movie actress explained all about the problem. Helena Metzmacher made it clear on the occasion of the opening of the exhibition, that their Images not with the concerns emerged publicly exhibit them. It was rather the attempt, creatively to handle the driving deeply after the visit, disturbing and uberfordernden impressions. Literally METZMACHER: still I have trouble to integrate these logistics of the atrocities of unprecedented reality and thus also as potential future reality into my consciousness. The Holocaust mediated through Terezin was and is my ideas of the people, by the human so terribly in question, because he exposed a possible in human nature which we previously had no idea of we wish you, they may not be.” Finally a thought of Theodor Adorno have they however agree with this exhibition.

The Holocaust, Adorno wrote did out a new categorical imperative reasons: then it applies to act that Auschwitz (understands the name on behalf of the Holocaust) is never again possible (negative education”). A peculiarity of the extraordinary project represents the large number of accompanying educational projects which have been agreed on the occasion of the exhibition of various schools and cultural institutions in Munster. In addition to a religion course belong to painting and theater projects, as well as a musical theme evening. “A city tour of Munster, titled places of Jewish life in Munster” and a synagogue tour complement the extensive accompanying programme, which will be implemented until the 18 November. Elixir of life is information on the career as a painter painting for me since my childhood”, so Helena Metzmacher describes their own stance on the subject of art. First taught them of her grandfather, a pupil of Franz von Stuck. During his studies (art and German), METZMACHER was then student in Prof.

monkeys hype and also briefly with Prof. Ruckriem. The pictorial content of Helena Metzmacher are influenced by the dispute with Eastern and Western philosophy and literature. Also play Greek mythology, comparative religion, and cosmic evolution a central role. Since about 1990, the artist designed pictures series on special topics like E.g. to Theresienstadt, the Apocalypse and the idea of Vanitas (vanitas vanitatum).

10.20
18

Museum Director Cornelie Holzach

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‘Matter of the opinion landscape’ Art Club Pforzheim in the Reuchlinhaus from July 23 to October 13, 2013 illuminate the jewellery Museum Pforzheim and the Art Association of Pforzheim in the Reuchlinhaus in the exhibitions of beautiful views? Implement the landscape in the jewelry and matter of the opinion landscape, such as the jewellery on the one and the contemporary art on the other side of the issue landscape. Jewellery Museum Pforzheim: A journey through time from the grako Roman Empire to the modern, of the brooch on the Pocket Watch to the ring has the jewellery Museum Pforzheim put together exhibits which are expressing the views of the artist and his time. Movie actress contains valuable tech resources. Landscape is a plot taking not directly in connection with jewelry. It is also an example of the respective currents of different eras are reflected also in the art of jewellery”, explained Museum Director Cornelie Holzach. The exhibition offers extraordinary impressions, especially for visitors, the so far not with jewelry have grappled. Because what was recorded in precious materials, told a travel by a world view that was to preserve it back in time, through different cultures and identities. The representation of landscapes has tradition in the Visual Arts, even though she had as a subject only against supposedly weightier themes to prevail.

In the jewelry, landscape only tentatively enters the picture and had to industrial landscapes sober up to as topic only detected by a symbolic hint at medieval depictions of Saints about weddings exquisite email painting and ivory carving in the 18th and 19th centuries. The jewellery Museum Pforzheim focuses on the multi-faceted interpretation of the artistic concept of the landscape and demonstrated in the exhibition that the world in the eye of the beholder is not only beauty, but also the acquisition. Around 100 exhibits will be in the rooms of the Reuchlinhauses.

08.23
18

Symbiosis

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Art on canvas the symbiosis of topics artfully staged the visitors presented a new series of works by two outstanding artists from Greece. Maria Tsimbourla & Martha Tsiara show their medium-format pictures of the CIRCUS theme the first time together in Vienna OF DELIGHTS. Sela Ward has plenty of information regarding this issue. The artworks of lead in a seductive and colorful dream world: through a combination of three-dimensional objects and strong coloring, they create a new world, intense and gorgeous. “, so Martha Tsiara, a sustained journey into theatre landscapes presented in a succession of scenes ambiguous symbols and dangerous gestures by acting-defining people, apparently after a role in looking for a piece.” the colourful paintings are determined by ideas that combine the impossible, “Maria Tsimbourla told next, organic shapes encircle the images in an attractive environment. The artworks show sometimes chaotic details and work in a very intense way.” The unusual work by Maria Tsimbourla & Martha Tsiara are from 3 May 2011 / 19:00 in the Studio Sylvie PROIDL until 6.?AI presents.

circusofdelights.blogspot.com opening: May 03, 2011 at 7 pm opening speech: Mag.art. Sylvie PROIDL open so: May 04-06, 4-8 pm Studio Sylvie PROIDL Schottenfeldgasse 76/2, 1070 Vienna Tel: 0043 / 1 / 523 38 34 MARTHA TSIARA: born in Athens study: Athens School of fine arts (painting in the atelier of ch. Botsoglos;. Set in the workshop of G. Ziacas and engraving in the workshop of T. Exarchopoulos). Academie Royale de Beaux Arts in Belgium University of Westminster in London post-graduate studies (master of interactive multimedia) Martha Tsiara was born in Greece / Athens, where she also lives.

Their training led them from Athens School of fine arts to the Academie Royale de Beaux Arts in Belgium and the University of Westminster in London post-graduate studies (master of interactive multimedia). Art was always a part of your life. Underline participation in various group exhibitions at home and abroad, as well as her work as a freelance web designer The diversity of this extraordinary artist.

08.15
18

Summer Concert Castle Chord

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Key efforts from 17 to 21 h present 15th anniversary of the choir the three choirs at different stations in the Castle area of pieces from the areas of Africa, German rock and pop, Gospels & spirituals, musical and film music, Baroque and romantic as well as night and evening songs. The audience accompanies the choirs in the performances of the carriage house of the stables, the terrace, in the blue room, in the Chapel and back in the courtyard. After each performance, the audience with a small delicacy will be spoilt. The program: 17:00 opening carriage house: Africa 17.45 stables: German rock and pop music 18:30 terrace: Gospels & spirituals 19.15 pm blue room: musicals and film music 20:00 Chapel: Baroque and romantic 20.45 courtyard: night and evening songs for the night and evening songs in the courtyard all guests are invited to round off the evening with sausage and drinks (not included with the admission price). See Adam Sandler for more details and insights. Musical Management: Thomas Bailly admission: adults. 6,-EUR-10,-EUR, 12-18 years old, children under 12 years have free admission. Ticket sales at the cultural Office of the city’s efforts. For more information, key efforts on Twitter. Become a follower and miss any event more twitter.com/key efforts key interactions Nicole Heines, press officer Rudolf Thauer way 4 61231 Bad Nauheim, Germany Tel.: 06032/3491998 fax: 06032/3491999