A look at blasphemy - from the guy called Javier Krahe who showed people how to "cook a christ" to a Christ on a McDonalds logo! Recently I commented on the surprising case of singer-songwriter Javier Krahe, who has been involved in a surreal trial for “attacking the religious sentiment” of viewers who in 2004 watched a fragment of a short film filmed in the 70´s caled “How to cook a Christ” . |
This is not the first time religious groups have tried to use Article 525 of the Penal Code to criminalize “attacks on religion.” In 2002, in Seville, the brotherhood of Christ’s Great Power filed a lawsuit against JCSS, the young author of a video game called “Killing Cofrade”, in which the player faced Catholic zombies who carried crosses and wore the habits of the easter Brotherhoods. Finally, the defendant apologized and was acquitted … Luckily, because he faced a potential penalty of one year in prison and nearly a fine of nearly eight thousand euros. |
A even more explosive case was the situation that occurred at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid in 2004, when two religious extremists stopped a performance of the play “Me cago en dios” ( A spanish expression which literally means “I shit on god” but is used like “For fuck´s sake” ) and attacked the director and lead actor, but thankfully, did not defacate on him. Read more at www.blogonlyapartments.com |
The Muse Revisited: Tina Modotti |
| Museum Kunst Haus Wien in Vienna hosts a historical exhibition of the work of Tina Modotti, noted Italian-American photographer. The exhibit runs from July 1 until 7 November. It will include her famous series “Women of Tehuantepec,” as well as studies of plants, pictures and rare photos. |
| The path of Tina Modotti, who was born in 1896 in Udine, Italy, was filled with intrigue and suspense. She died in 1942 in Mexico, after having crossed the world to create art and to promote her radical political ideals. As a teenager she had immigrated to the United States with her family, and it was there she would meet Edward Weston. She was his model, assistant and lover for many years; perhaps part of the reason her work did not receive the attention it deserved for many years. Art critics dismissed her as just another muse. Today, we recognize that she was much more.Read more at www.only-apartments.com |
The Museo Nacional del Prado, to the delight of fans and admirers of ‘Las Meninas‘ (The Maids of Honour), has prepared an exhibition which critically engages 4 distinct artistic epochs. With the aim of paying homage to the great master Diego Velázquez, works from the Aragonese Francisco Goya, Pablo Picasso and Richard Hamilton, are reunited because of their connection to the artist. In this exhibition we can find three of Goya´s artist’s proofs of his reinterpretations of las Meninas, ‘Las Meninas de Picasso’ in blue ink by the talented artist from Malaga, and the stamp by the same name by Richard Hamilton, a pioneer of pop art in the United Kingdom that drew heavily on the work of Cubist master. |
The Night of San Juan in Barcelona When I was younger, on the night of San Juan in France, I found it very boring. For me, it was nothing more than a crazy group of adults dressed up, dancing around a giant bonfire and drunkenly ambling in the street. Later on, when I discovered the night of June 23 Catalan style in Barcelona it was totally different, a magical and unforgettable time for both children and adults. |
A Night for Witches and Wishes
This party is a gold-mine for photographers, as they can see how the beach morphs overnight. As the hours pass, the sand fills with people, who arrive with their dinners and kids. The beach begins to fill with young people who gather in bars or set up their own makeshift bars, complete with music, bonfires, alcohol and BBQ. Children come with their pockets full of firecrackers and light them until dawn. |
People jump into the sea, dance in the sand and throw fireworks … And the next morning when city officials come to clean the scene of the crime, they not only find kilos of garbage, but also lovers baking in the sun …
Souvenirs, souvenirs … |
Lovers or friends who participate in the festivities should comply with the Spanish traditions for good luck: As the flames burn higher, you should jump though the fire while making a wish, or write three wishes down on a paper which is then cast into the burning flames. Typically a cake called “coca” is eaten, it’s similar to a brioche, and filled with cream, candied fruit and pieces of butter. Read more at www.only-apartments.com |
Sometimes we believe that modern beings is that we have invented everything. Internet, twitter, filesharing, even oral sex or pornography. Of course, at least in the case of oral sex, um, we´re not responsible for it´s invention. Although human culture has passed through more or less permissive times, and it´s a bit creepy to think of our ancestors by doing such things, the history of oral sex is as old as sex. Even our fellow primates the bonobos do it! |
If you travel to India, we can find an entire chapter of the Kama Sutra dedicated to art of the oral encounter, which in Sanskrit is called “auparishtaka.” That’s a mouthful! Don´t forget, the Kama Sutra dates back to the second century BC . |
In ancient Rome, fellatio was an act which reflected rather complicated social mores, and was considered taboo depending in what context it was performed. Giving fellatio was considered a passive action so the obligation to perform it was used to control and punish subordinates, and infrequently as sexual practice between two equals. A man could require a woman or a man whose social class was lower to perform oral sex (in a sort of drop-and-give-me-20 sort of way) and it was not just a sexual act, but also a demonstration of his power. Read more at www.whattoseeinrome.com |
Summer is an ideal time to take advantage of the cultural heritage and natural beauty of Budapest. The months of June, July and August promise to be rich in experiences, and will be filled with over 100 theatre performances, music, concerts, opera, comedy, and dance … We’d like to let you in on just a few of the events planned for June, you are guaranteed relaxation and fun during your stay in Hungary if you attend these highlights of the summer season or not. |
Margarita Island is one of the six scenarios for this edition of Budapest’s summerfest. It is a 2.5 kms long island situated in the middle of the Danube, and it has a Japanese garden, a small zoo, an outdoor pool and a famous outdoor theatre where several events will take place. For the first time, you can get to the theatre by boat! It’s a fantastic opportunity to see the natural horizon before plunging into a world of the most exciting artistic languages. Read more at www.whattoseeinbudapest.com |
It is sometimes easy to think that contemporary art is an academic phenomenon, understood and accessible by very few people. However, there are contemporary artists, whose art encompass many disciplines and uses all the formal possibilities of the exhibition (as understood in an academic context): installations, video art, photography and printing, but also manage to maintain a political or anthropological commitment which allows them to have a great power over a wide range of viewers. |
The American artist Carrie Mae Weems falls into this category. Although she is known primarily as a photographer, during her career she has also used different materials and means of expression-media installation, performance and video. Her personal experiences, history, and folk and popular culture form the basis of her work, giving it a great emotional impact. |
The Andalusian Centre of Contemporary Art will host an exhibition of her work from May 20 until September 19, 2010, which brings together examples of twenty of her series, over one hundred photographs of large and small format digital prints on fabric and wallpaper, audiovisual installations and videos, to give visitors a chance to familiarize themselves with her work. Read more at www.whattoseeinseville.com |
You know that walking in the sand makes your feet happy, that children love playing in it and that its has a special way of getting into each and every nook and cranny of your body, and hiding shells … but perhaps you didn’t know that it can be used to create giant sculptures. If you are in Berlin before 29 August, checkout the 8th edition of Sandsation, an event that fascinates both children and adults.
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Sand from Niederlehme in Brandenburg and water are the only materials used to create this the sculptures in this show. An international and diverse group of professionals and artists come together, such as designers, restorers, sculptors and carvers. Some of them, like the Indian Sudarsan Pattnaik, studied at the Golden Sand Academy in Puri, where about 70 students study for 2 years to master this art form. Read more at www.blogonlyapartments.com |
great anual photography exhibition held in Madrid Time is the theme for the13th edition of the Photo España festival, which will run from June 9 until July 25 in Madrid, Cuenca and Lisbon. This year’s festival welcomes 372 photographers from 41 different countries, whose work is organized in 69 different exhibitions. The program promises to be fascinating, and features interactive activities such as “El Cielo de Madrid” and “The Night of the Picture.” Just think of the treasures your eyes will behold. |
The ephemeral, the impact of time on nature, movement, the temporality of a work, the notion of archives, memories, differences between mobile and fixed images are some of the many themes Photoespaña 2010 will address, guided by the general topic “Time.” Because if there is an artistic medium that questions the issue of time consistently, it’s photography, which writes its record of time with the light Read more at www.blogonlyapartments.com |
Non-alcoholic cocktails are full of healthy vitamins! |
Worried about your bikini body? Refresh yourself and get a full dose of vitamins with a fresh fruit cocktail. Even children can partake in these colourful and flavourful cocktails, complete with straws and fancy glasses. Get a huge energy boost and enjoy one of the best luxuries of summer days. No one will want to share! So get-together your ingredients and the mixer! |
Strawberry Summer Cooler
Do you know the famous song strawberry wine? Here’s a non-alcoholic version that won’t leave you with regrets the next day. Take 125 grams of strawberries, 140 ml natural yoghurt, 300ml milk, sugar to taste and blend with a handful of ice. |
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