October 25, 2011
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There are a number of stories in circulation about famous artists who died extremely poor. People tend to remember these stories, because they fit the present mythology of the arts. Nevertheless, the biographies of famous artists from the past are … Continue reading
July 3, 2010
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Peak oil prices have magnified urban planning issues. The list of planning challenges, however, hasn’t changed much in the last half century. Do cities plan for the car or the pedestrian? How do we create liveable cities? And where will … Continue reading
July 3, 2010
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graffiti, one of urban societies impassioned themes, yet portrayed by those with a parish council mentality as a notorious, infamous practice, an almost destructive force. damaging, rather than contributing to the environment. Yet, for many, graffiti is a way of … Continue reading
July 3, 2010
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“What distinguishes modern art from the art of other ages is criticism.” -Octavio Paz The Modern Art movements can be said to have begun in the mid 19th century. Up until this point, the artists of the world focused their … Continue reading
July 3, 2010
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Cruising down Marine Drive in Mumbai, you would see a lot of Art Deco styled buildings much like the many picture you may see of buildings in Miami, typically hotels etc; all of them overlooking the sea, some well preserved, … Continue reading