Inspiration
THE MYSTICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BACH AND BEETHOVEN - ALEXIS KARPOUZOS
THE SECRET OF THE DIALECTICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BACH AND BEETHOVEN Music, as an art of time, constitutes the deepest field where consciousness meets the universe in its primordial ontological dimension, in its uninterpretable form. In this ontological dimension, the forms of music are not mere aesthetic expressions but ways of revealing Being. Two of the most pivotal ways of this revelation emerge through the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven. Their comparison cannot be external; it constitutes a comparison of two anthropological and cosmological principles, two forms of relationship between Humanity and the World, two primordial possibilities of existence: necessity and freedom, cosmic order and human transformation.
By alexis karpouzos9 days ago in Art
Ken Wolverton
By Brian D’Ambrosio Along a dusty roadside of Cerrillos, connected weathered shacks lean into the landscape like a creature molded from the earth itself. Its walls are alive with color: horses rearing across mesas, dreamlike murals, and abstract forms that seem to vibrate with movement. Inside, brushes slant in jars, canvases are stacked against walls, and unfinished murals climb wooden planks. This is the world of Ken Wolverton, an 80-year-old artist whose life has been as itinerant and unconventional as the art he creates.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 9 days ago in Art
Truth Is Often Rejected Because It Demands Change
There is a widespread assumption, rarely spoken but deeply believed, that truth will eventually be accepted if it is communicated clearly, patiently, and with genuine goodwill. When resistance appears, the instinct is to search for error in tone, framing, or explanation. The underlying belief is simple: if the truth were presented well enough, rejection would disappear. This belief is comforting, but it is false. History, Scripture, and lived experience all point in the same direction. Truth is often rejected not because it is unclear, but because it is costly.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast10 days ago in Art
Review: Children of the Whales, first 3 episodes
I grew up upon anime. “3000 Miles in Search of a Mother”, “Nils Holgersson”, “The Moomins”, studio Ghibly, etc. but nowadays Netflix anime (their original ones, or at least some) is empty artstype wise, content wise. Repetitive. Plus, there’s a theme of violence and women opression (at least in some past animes) that is unclear and unethical.
By Maya Or Tzur11 days ago in Art
Sacred Spaces: Exploring Churches Around the World
There is something special about stepping into a sacred space. It might be the soft light, the quiet air, or the way the walls seem to hold stories. Churches and sacred spaces worldwide offer a peaceful experience that speaks to people of all ages and beliefs. These places are not just for prayer. They are also windows into history, art, and culture. Exploring churches and sacred spaces worldwide helps us understand different people and their way of life.
By World Olivet Assembly12 days ago in Art
David Bowie: Identity as Art and Philosophy
David Bowie didn’t just make music. He made selves. Each era of his career arrived with a new face, a new voice, a new story about who he was allowed to be. Ziggy Stardust fell from the stars to preach doomed glamour. The Thin White Duke stalked across the stage with ice-cold elegance. Then there were the quieter, searching versions—Bowie as wanderer, as witness, as man growing older without pretending to stay young. This wasn’t costume for costume’s sake. It was a living philosophy: identity is not discovered; it’s created.
By Fred Bradford13 days ago in Art
Personal Reflections. AI-Generated.
In a distant future, on the planet of Eldoria, where technology had advanced beyond dreams, lived a girl named Mira. She was fourteen years old and often described herself as a curious explorer. Unlike her friends who indulged in virtual realities, Mira loved to wander the lush forests of Eldoria, where trees touched the sky and creatures of all shapes roamed.
By Hamad Afridi 14 days ago in Art
I Died For 40 Minutes - Here's What It Taught Me About life
Dying doesn't normally give a person new life - yet that is exactly what happened to Patrick Charnley. He was a high-flying lawyer, who viewed downtime as "wasted time", restlessly pushing himself to success.
By Ibrahim Shah 19 days ago in Art
The Selena Salt portrait
I find it amazing what can be done using salt for artsake for example in this case there is a San Antonio, Texas artist named Rob The Original who had done a portrait of Selena using only salt and that is just an amazing idea. When the artist was creating this one of a kind portrait 250,000 people watched as this amazing work of art was being created. Selena's brother AB Quintanilla was also present for the creation of the Selena salt portrait. The presentation was held at a Mexican restaurant located somewhere in San Antonio. It is too bad that salt can not be framed.
By Revista Miko:XCI 20 days ago in Art
