tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.comments2024-03-16T16:12:13.296+00:00some LANDSCAPESPliniushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529481330530614513noreply@blogger.comBlogger827125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-20831899885242787672024-01-19T09:47:11.556+00:002024-01-19T09:47:11.556+00:00Thanks Mike. So many countries now seem off limits...Thanks Mike. So many countries now seem off limits, although things do change - I remember in the nineties marvelling that I'd once had a holiday in what had become war-torn former Yugoslavia. Pliniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529481330530614513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-909072732028491232024-01-19T09:12:41.704+00:002024-01-19T09:12:41.704+00:00We were in St. Petersburg in the run-up to the 201...We were in St. Petersburg in the run-up to the 2018 World Cup, and I was surprised by how westernised the city had become. In any number of hipster venues with today's vegan specials written up on a chalkboard you would be served your Americano by the same young girl with piercings and tattoos, or the same young man with a fancy beard and topknot that you will encounter in similar places from Edinburgh to Florence. They were glad to practice their English, and apparently genuinely happy to see you.<br /><br />The big white nights festival there is known as "Red Sails", with literally millions of people turning up to watch the spectacular city-funded events on the Neva. I doubt you could hear a teaspoon dropped next to you, never mind in Finland... It's hard to believe the turn of events since then.<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-85924520637363698792023-12-28T17:30:21.747+00:002023-12-28T17:30:21.747+00:00In reference to the Aeolian track by Tara Baoth mo...In reference to the Aeolian track by Tara Baoth mooney - yes indeed the harp featured is an aeolian harp recorded on Bolus Head Co Kerry in 2019. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-40132024405234498912023-10-02T18:01:28.063+01:002023-10-02T18:01:28.063+01:00Further to Professor Godwin's Debate with Dr L...Further to Professor Godwin's Debate with Dr Lianne LeFaivre ...Did Poliphilo enter into an actual_REAL form of Sexual Congress with the Giant Obelisk OR was it all just a very strange SYMBOLIC fantasy/dream ? Did either Party..Prof Godwin or Dr LeFaivre ...have "the Final Word" on the matter??VertumnusGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852453440325560068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-1332121572978419702023-09-05T08:52:06.355+01:002023-09-05T08:52:06.355+01:00Very nice blog The design of this garden room is t...Very nice blog The design of this<a href="https://qubebuildings.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"> garden room</a> is truly captivating, weaving together nature's beauty and the symbolism of Augustan Rome in a harmonious blend. The deliberate placement of oak, pine, and spruce trees amidst a profusion of wild plants mirrors the duality of order and disorder found in Virgil's Georgics, reflecting the prosperity and underlying order of that era. The symbolic significance of individual plants, trees, and birds further enriches the narrative, connecting it to the broader mythology of Augustus and his reign. It's a remarkable example of how art and nature can come together to convey deeper layers of meaning and history.Smith Waughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108187098823402129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-64261463724327379152023-04-09T13:38:34.256+01:002023-04-09T13:38:34.256+01:00There is an article on the Booker Prize website ca...There is an <a href="https://thebookerprizes.com/tan-twan-eng-the-garden-of-evening-mists-map-garden-archive" rel="nofollow">article</a> on the Booker Prize website called 'Mapping The Garden of Evening Mists' which includes Tan Twan Eng’s hand drawn map for <i>The Garden of Evening Mists</i>.Pliniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529481330530614513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-62254441657536945202023-01-23T15:38:48.239+00:002023-01-23T15:38:48.239+00:00Hi Plinius, only recently came across your blog wh...Hi Plinius, only recently came across your blog which I find fascinating. Funnily enough, just been to the Cezanne exhibition and today have ordered the Clark book -- what a coincidence! I found the exhibition interesting but not quite as good as the one in 1996 which had far more watercolours and portraits. I'm still less keen on the bathing ones but trying to come round to them.<br /><br />EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921365379558237844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-87526208252492852012023-01-23T15:03:13.475+00:002023-01-23T15:03:13.475+00:00Hi Plinius, I only recently discovered your blog a...Hi Plinius, I only recently discovered your blog and find it fascinating. And, funnily enough, just saw the Cezanne exhibition and have today ordered the Clark book -- what serendipity! Cezanne always a favourite but this exhibition not as good as 96 one which had many more watercolours and portraits. I am still trying to come to terms with the bathing ones which I find less convincing. It may just be me....<br /><br />EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921365379558237844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-65726093386476569152022-12-18T02:47:14.940+00:002022-12-18T02:47:14.940+00:00It's p67 :)
Thanks for this post, really helpf...It's p67 :)<br />Thanks for this post, really helpful for my research. <br />A Different AnonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-6769659307621845152022-12-12T23:35:16.746+00:002022-12-12T23:35:16.746+00:00Would you know why we can read Bruegel at the bott...Would you know why we can read Bruegel at the bottom left corner?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-2740310031410899562022-07-24T10:22:33.659+01:002022-07-24T10:22:33.659+01:00The mood of these paintings reminds me of that ear...The mood of these paintings reminds me of that earworm "At the River" that Groove Armada made out of a sample of Patti Page's "Old Cape Cod". Now I won't get rid of it for days...<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-63967199487755153202022-06-17T19:16:56.171+01:002022-06-17T19:16:56.171+01:00Beautiful. Thanks Beautiful. Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-21435404242809039572022-05-29T08:31:31.112+01:002022-05-29T08:31:31.112+01:00Hurrah !Hurrah !tristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268216095376583052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-14960261112380436642022-05-22T08:43:55.693+01:002022-05-22T08:43:55.693+01:00wonderful. thankswonderful. thanksTrudy Harphamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176252288233610778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-86863603966878258022022-04-26T11:42:24.630+01:002022-04-26T11:42:24.630+01:00Which chapter in the book?Which chapter in the book?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-14166447448877522082021-12-07T21:49:20.133+00:002021-12-07T21:49:20.133+00:00I was going to mention some of the theoretical bac...I was going to mention some of the theoretical background to 'Clay', referred to <a href="https://shadesofnoir.org.uk/jade-montserrat-clay/" rel="nofollow">here</a> - Josephine Baker, slavery, the Brontës, land ownership and the ecology of peat bogs. Certainly feels like quite a leap from Gainsborough's sketching excursions.Pliniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782989819480181487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-58369145248844660072021-12-07T09:06:52.094+00:002021-12-07T09:06:52.094+00:00"In 'Clay' Montserrat physically imme..."In 'Clay' Montserrat physically immerses herself in the soil, squatting naked, digging and smearing herself with earth."<br /><br />Once, this would have been a rather reactionary parody of "contemporary art". Now, not so much.<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-48452503693810325292021-09-05T12:35:00.170+01:002021-09-05T12:35:00.170+01:00For once I've arrived at a book before discove...For once I've arrived at a book before discovering it here! I think I'm actually coming to prefer her writing to her visual work. Amazing to see the prices some of the "To Place" volumes are fetching now... I can never understand who would be willing to pay that much for a book, however desirable. Perhaps no-one does.<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-16061740063117602802021-06-30T18:17:13.337+01:002021-06-30T18:17:13.337+01:00Just want to say that I keep finding your blog whe...Just want to say that I keep finding your blog when researching things or even idly searching about things I've read. Its a wonderful blog and I'm always pleased to see it come up. Thank you!Alan Brecht Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956499291003753070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-42490032551844580272021-06-25T20:18:43.692+01:002021-06-25T20:18:43.692+01:00Really interesting. Love the photoReally interesting. Love the photoN.Lhttp://www.needhammalandscaper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-79381476810181934662021-06-22T19:24:07.485+01:002021-06-22T19:24:07.485+01:00I have owned 4 prints by Yoshishige for many years...I have owned 4 prints by Yoshishige for many years, believing them to be scenes initiated by the artist. It was not until I read your blog that I realized they were representations of actual pieces (bonkei) constructed by Tosen. These potted landscape Illustrations are treasures.<br />Thank you for opening my eyes!<br />Liz Pendleton<br />June 22, 2021<br />VirginiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636532519051702278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-3319241402379208812021-06-06T03:16:37.015+01:002021-06-06T03:16:37.015+01:00There is so much in this post for those of your ki...There is so much in this post for those of your kindred spirits who appreciate the allusions. Once again, thank you.Alison Hobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678010452784368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-85796719729923821672021-04-09T17:09:36.212+01:002021-04-09T17:09:36.212+01:00Excellent. Couldn't agree more.Excellent. Couldn't agree more.Pliniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782989819480181487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-55850815213445752542021-04-09T14:43:47.025+01:002021-04-09T14:43:47.025+01:00Thanks for this: I have now bought a copy and am i...Thanks for this: I have now bought a copy and am immersing myself in it. Wonderful work.<br /><br />MikeMike C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11279776665185060446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19151341.post-4690911809043789792021-02-14T01:45:44.548+00:002021-02-14T01:45:44.548+00:00Mahalo for this expanded quote, I found watching t...Mahalo for this expanded quote, I found watching the film Little Women (2019), to find it’s origin, George Eliot. WiL Houtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02046634890849959028noreply@blogger.com