Galleries In Vienna now Exhibiting striking abstract paintings, showing the art development in the postwar period. Later, how artists' perception changed in time, showing the historical positions through the 1960's and 1970's. Learn more about this Exhibition at http://artnews.org/gallery.php?i=667&exi=22234&Painting_Proc
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Matisse: A Bit More About; Exhibition Now In New York Galleries
A very interesting Exhibition of Henri Matisse's very enigmatic works is now in New York Galleries, until next October 11. Matisse's works primarily from the period 1913-1917. More information available at this page:
http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/35206/moma-throws-a-dignified-homecoming-party-for-matisse/
http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/35206/moma-throws-a-dignified-homecoming-party-for-matisse/
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Linda, King Of The Guloyas in Dominican Republic
"Linda" is Donald Ulester Juana Henderson, known by all as the King of the National Carnival Parade 2006, in Dominican Republic. He was identified as the head of a cultural celebration recognized by the UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Guloyas from San Pedro de Macoris.
The Guloyas, or Buloyas, are descendants of black cocolos who immigrated to San Pedro de Macoris (in the South East of the Dominican Republic, just West to La Romana). They came from the british islands of the Caribbean. Juan Luis Guerra, a famous Dominican singer and song writer, honors the Guloyas in the musical video of his song "A Pedir Su Mano". In their activities, the Guloyas dance with folkloric music which is heavily African accented with particular rythms, drums and flutes. The Guloyas costumes are very original, decorated with peacock feathers, capes covered with stones, mirrors and great handfuls of colors.
If you ever decide to visit Dominican Republic for your vacations, which I highly recommend (beautiful beaches, weather always between spring and summer, interesting historical places...), the visit to Teofilus Chiverton's house is something to consider in your agenda. Teofilus was the founder of the Guloyas, and his very picturesque house, painted by Dominican artists, awaits in San Pedro de Macoris. This house is also part of Dominican Cultural Heritage.
The Guloyas, or Buloyas, are descendants of black cocolos who immigrated to San Pedro de Macoris (in the South East of the Dominican Republic, just West to La Romana). They came from the british islands of the Caribbean. Juan Luis Guerra, a famous Dominican singer and song writer, honors the Guloyas in the musical video of his song "A Pedir Su Mano". In their activities, the Guloyas dance with folkloric music which is heavily African accented with particular rythms, drums and flutes. The Guloyas costumes are very original, decorated with peacock feathers, capes covered with stones, mirrors and great handfuls of colors.
If you ever decide to visit Dominican Republic for your vacations, which I highly recommend (beautiful beaches, weather always between spring and summer, interesting historical places...), the visit to Teofilus Chiverton's house is something to consider in your agenda. Teofilus was the founder of the Guloyas, and his very picturesque house, painted by Dominican artists, awaits in San Pedro de Macoris. This house is also part of Dominican Cultural Heritage.
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