WOMAN WITH A SPRAY OF FLOWERS, ISFAHAN, IRAN, CA. 1595 Dr. Lloyd Ridgeon talks about the role of Sufi women in the medieval period. Ridgeone examines positive and negative portrayals of […]
The End of Literacy and Reality in the Age of Trump
Pulitzer prize–winner Chris Hedges charts the dramatic and disturbing rise of a post-literate society that craves fantasy, ecstasy and illusion. Chris Hedges argues that we now live in two societies: […]
Frida Kahlo, Animated Portrait
An inspired animation of Frida Kahlo’s famous portrait that was taken by her father, Guillermo Kahlo, in 1932 . The animation incorporates key images from her works that also defined […]
Prince: 15 Epic Live Performances
This article by Perrie Samotin for StyleCaster had great videos of Prince performances, including performances with other musical artists. There are well known and lesser known videos that help to […]
Homage to Prince with Miles Davis
This is a Billboard article written by Natalie Weiner. It is about the collaboration of two innovative icons of the music arts, Prince and one of his most powerful influences, […]
Animated Short by Salvador Dali and Walt Disney
Destino An animated collaboration between Salvador Dali and Walt Disney. 1946.
Mobile Theater | by Gordon Parks
The photograph was taken 2 years after the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling segregation is unconstitutional. Gordon Parks was an outstanding, prolific, African American, photographer who […]
Umberto Ecco Irreverent Guide to Writing a Thesis
A detailed review of “How to Write a Thesis” a book written by author and intellectual Umberto Ecco. The book was originally published in Italian in 1977, pre-internet, so some […]
Free! Download 19th Century Japanese Master Woodprints
Ukiyo-e, or ukiyo-ye (浮世絵, Japanese: [u.ki.jo.e], “pictures of the floating world”), is a genre of art that flourished in Japan from the 17th through 19th centuries. Its artists produced woodblock prints […]
Stellar Bits, Best of Opera
Moving, famous, opera arias performed by equally well-known legends. The second video below, “the best of opera”, is a great opportunity to experience the truly exceptional. Do try a few pieces. They […]