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Everything Cannot Be Art – Everyone Cannot Be An Artist

By Stephan Pisko Everything cannot be art just like everyone cannot be an artist. Sorry to disappoint, but there must exist some basic prerequisites or it just gets to a very absurdly stupid level of artistic belief where there remains no useful creative meaning whatsoever pertaining to the current time and environment. An ‘artist’s statement’ must be identified ‘standing alone’ for maximum viewer visual impact … Continue reading Everything Cannot Be Art – Everyone Cannot Be An Artist

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SLAMDANCE TO HONOR ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER STEVEN SODERBERGH WITH 2019 FOUNDERS AWARD

  The director’s newest film HIGH FLYING BIRD to sneak preview as part of the festival honor Festival. Also Announces Opening and Closing Night Films, Special Event Screenings and Short Film Lineup   The Slamdance Film Festival  announced that Academy Award winning director Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Magic Mike) will be presented with their 2019 Founders Award, given to a Slamdance alumnus who has continued to … Continue reading SLAMDANCE TO HONOR ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER STEVEN SODERBERGH WITH 2019 FOUNDERS AWARD

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Cultural Arts

Marilyn Monroe Author to Sell Rare Items at Auction

  By Mike Szymanski Edited by Colleen Page Lock of the Legend’s Hair, Rare Photos and a Song Never Before Heard by the Public   Author’s Note: I’ve known Jack Allen as a mutual Marilyn Monroe fan in the 1980s, and lost touch with him until I recently bumped into him at a book signing at the legendary Larry Edmund’s Bookstore in Hollywood, where the … Continue reading Marilyn Monroe Author to Sell Rare Items at Auction

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2019 Sundance Film Festival: Amid Record High Submissions, Announcing New Hires, Talent Forum, Data-Driven Demographic Initiatives & Critic Stipends

With less than two weeks until the program is announced, and less than three months until The 2019 Sundance Film Festival is to start, Sundance Institute has announced details about new hires on its programming team and new initiatives to deepen support for independent storytellers and broaden access to the Festival. The 2019 Festival will showcase work drawn from over 14,200 submissions, a record high. … Continue reading 2019 Sundance Film Festival: Amid Record High Submissions, Announcing New Hires, Talent Forum, Data-Driven Demographic Initiatives & Critic Stipends

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Arts, Spirituality

Metaphysical Mastery of Creative Form

By Stephan Pisko An artist masters an art form when the artist goes beyond the medium of artistic expression called ‘unique creative identity’ breaking away from the ‘see of mass reproduction’. The absolute duty of the artist be it – poet – painter – photographer whatever is ‘to show people something they have never seen or heard before something memorable that the mind cannot ever … Continue reading Metaphysical Mastery of Creative Form

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Poetry Notes

By Stephan Pisko Harmonic duality distilling pure perpetuated sweet sighs vibrational variance lively lust plucking tender turmoil asking anxious questions’ who are the notes stuck in these spaces’ we want relative release sensual sonata zombiance – Fluid dripping freeze spacial solitude dancing delirious clip clopping together asking questions’ why why do we do lost lips trying to find face it is true but unsure unidentified … Continue reading Poetry Notes

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Arts

Los Angeles Legendary Eclectic Contemporary City

    By Stephan Pisko If you take a moment to brief the history of this very contemporary city you soon are revealed that it is indeed a ‘legendary eclectic modern edgy classic’ point in space where a great many artistic movements’ from the 1950’s through to present day not to mention the memorable ‘movie star’ status golden years when movies’ were actually supremely creative … Continue reading Los Angeles Legendary Eclectic Contemporary City

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The Moonlight Forest: A Magical Lantern Art Festival Is A celebration Of The Time Honored Tradition Of Masterfully Crafted Lantern Art

By The Art Of Monteque The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is hosting, for the first time, the Moonlight Forest: A Magical Lantern Art Festival and public is Is invited to attend the wonderfully beautiful and unexpected Charm of the Moonlight Forest. Created by TianYu Arts and Culture, Inc., the lanterns that are on display throughout the arboretum are an unforgettable evening experience … Continue reading The Moonlight Forest: A Magical Lantern Art Festival Is A celebration Of The Time Honored Tradition Of Masterfully Crafted Lantern Art

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Practice Photography Without A Camera

  By Stephan Pisko When we begin with photography – that very first moment – before the mechanics are between us and the picture we see ‘a truth within the moment’ and it is this that is: ‘photography without a camera’. The ‘camera cripples’ our artistic truths it reshapes our perception it deludes but the camera can be a marvelous tool if we learn the … Continue reading Practice Photography Without A Camera

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Movie Review

The Documentary “Virgin Blacktop: A New York Skate Odyssey” Is A Chronicle Of Passion, Life And Skateboarding

  By William Engel “Virgin Blacktop: A New York Skate Odyssey” is a documentary chronicling the genesis, peak and dissolution of The Wizards, a team of nine New York teenagers united by their passion for skateboarding. The film is comprised of footage, news articles and stories spanning more than thirty years, compiled by Charlie Samuels, one of the Wizards’ most prominent members. The film has … Continue reading The Documentary “Virgin Blacktop: A New York Skate Odyssey” Is A Chronicle Of Passion, Life And Skateboarding

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Passion Of The Pianist

By Stephan Pisko The piano at the ‘classical level’ is a romantic dance variation an ‘inner hearing movement’ coordinating mind and body within the music at this point there is nothing, but ‘the music’ that’s all ‘you are’ there is no piano – no ‘you’ just an unexplainable entity.  A ‘medium of movement’ with the ‘inner ear’ as the captain. If you become too ‘conscious … Continue reading Passion Of The Pianist

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Product reviews, The Environment

Lexus ES 300h, What The Socially Responsible Moderately Rich Will Be Driving Next

  By: James Groth / Miles Ahead Communications Winding and scenic roads just outside of Nashville, TN provided an ideal setting for the media introduction of the seventh-generation Lexus ES. For 2019 the lineup features the V6 ES 350, ES 300h hybrid and for the first time the ES F-SPORT. At time of writing there is an embargo on the driving impressions of the three … Continue reading Lexus ES 300h, What The Socially Responsible Moderately Rich Will Be Driving Next

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No Respect For Artists

  By Stephan Pisko Artists’ – poets’ – writers’ – philosophers’ – sculptors’ – painters’ – architects’ – have all shaped the integrity and look of societies’ cultures’ past (or) present this is a known fact throughout the centuries’ but at the same time we have left ourselves’ vulnerable to ‘artistic monetary prostitution’ we have been used and abused awfully in the name of creativity. … Continue reading No Respect For Artists

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Introduction to the Artist

Jeremie Battaglia Is A Filmmaker With A Vision

    By William Engel Jeremie Battaglia’s aim is to shine the spotlight of the “everyday heroes” of the world, or the people who accomplish incredible feats that go unrecognized by the public. One of his most recent films, “Perfect”, is a documentary about one of the most unappreciated and underrated sports in the world – synchronized swimming – and the athleticism and artistry involved … Continue reading Jeremie Battaglia Is A Filmmaker With A Vision

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Introduction to the Artist

Director George Russell Has Been Making Waves In The World Of Film With His Short, But Striking New Documentary, “Troll Inc.”

  By William Engel  “Troll Inc.” gives us an inside look at one of the most notorious and reviled subcultures in America today – the internet trolling community. Particular focus is given to Andrew “Weav” Auernheimer, one of the most notorious and dangerous trolls in the history of the internet. I recently sat down with Mr. Russell to get a better idea of what he … Continue reading Director George Russell Has Been Making Waves In The World Of Film With His Short, But Striking New Documentary, “Troll Inc.”

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Introduction to the Artist

“Chimera” Winner of the Boston Film Festival 2018 and the Phoenix Film Festival 2018

By Adrienne Vaught The visceral imagery and brain teasing journey of this film will captivated and enthrall from the very first frame. Be ready for a wild ride. “Chimera” was written and directed by Maurice Haeems. This film takes current studies in science and technology into a world of desperation and obsession. Almost everyone can identify with the lead character Dr. Peter Quint’s (brilliant scientist … Continue reading “Chimera” Winner of the Boston Film Festival 2018 and the Phoenix Film Festival 2018

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Art Idea: Actually Currency ?

By: Stephan Pisko Artists’ present their artistic ideas’ within the ‘concept of currency’ suggesting that the ‘art idea’ is actually money ? Around the perimeter of the ‘concept of currency’ to smash the core art-idea into particles producing an accelerated bang ultimately re-creating the ‘art idea’ fusing with the ‘concept of currency’ then blending the two themes’ within an ‘unlawful carnal creative knowledge’ this is … Continue reading Art Idea: Actually Currency ?

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How To Take Amazing Photos For An Art Exhibition Or For Publicity

By Michael Schacht 312 Elements Headshot Photography   Photography, as an art, is extremely flexible as it can take a wide variety of forms. As a photographer, you only need a camera and you can be a street photographer, a travel photographer, or even a sports photographer – it all depends on your preference. If you also want to show off your work as an … Continue reading How To Take Amazing Photos For An Art Exhibition Or For Publicity

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2018 Sundance Film Festival Announces New Programming, Award, Graphics

New for 2018: Standalone Episodic Section, ‘The New Climate’ Returns, Feature Film Award   With exactly six months until Day One of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Institute today detailed a standalone Episodic section, the return of ‘The New Climate’ strand of environmental work and a new award. Feature film, short film, episodic and Virtual Reality submissions are now being accepted via Withoutabox, with … Continue reading 2018 Sundance Film Festival Announces New Programming, Award, Graphics

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