1. John Mattos recreates C3PO from Marcel Duchamps Nude Decending stairs, he does loads more awesome art sci fi recreations see them here

    John Mattos recreates C3PO from Marcel Duchamps Nude Decending stairs, he does loads more awesome art sci fi recreations see them here

  2. ‘Ahhhhhhhhhh’ ‘Eeeeeeeeeee’

    ‘Ahhhhhhhhhh’

    ‘Eeeeeeeeeee’

  3. Was looking through my post (mainly through boredom and procrastination) and spotted something I posted about what would happen if Salvador Dali and Walt Disney made a film. I happened to find said film a while ago but never posted it. Its called Destino, it was never actually made but sketches and concepts were done by the two and was made into reality in 2003. To me its one of the most beautiful short films I have ever seen. I adore it and would hope the two artists like it also.

  4. Last night finally got round to watching The Agony and the Ecsatsy (1965) with Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison. I know, I know, I should have seen it by now but I haven’t. I really enjoyed it I thought it was really good, especially the beginning with the narration of Michelangelo’s works. Obviously its a little dated but still a brilliant watch. I know it may be sacrilege to say but I would like to see a modern version, but I think it would only be me that would want to watch it. 

    Last night finally got round to watching The Agony and the Ecsatsy (1965) with Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison. I know, I know, I should have seen it by now but I haven’t. I really enjoyed it I thought it was really good, especially the beginning with the narration of Michelangelo’s works. Obviously its a little dated but still a brilliant watch. I know it may be sacrilege to say but I would like to see a modern version, but I think it would only be me that would want to watch it. 

  5. Day Out At Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

    Today as part of my wonderful course I went to Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which was nice as I’ve been before as I live near it so felt like coming home.

    I always find it interesting going to the park as I always find something new and fascinating. The four photo’s are just my particular favourites of today. There is of course the Henry Moore sculptures that are always there but are still beautiful.

    The first picture is Aeneas Wilders Untitled #155. What fascinated me about this piece is that it is all free standing, its not glued or nailed together so one slight knock and it all goes down. Apparently took 200 hours to complete and 10,000 pieces of wood. Today they were knocking it down, would like to have stayed and seen how they did that. Its all about renewal and the process of construction (and eventual destruction) and it certainly effects the viewer, made me feel dizzy walking round.

    The 2nd and 3rd pieces are by Jaume Plensa. They are both quite visually surreal when seen in person. In the Midst of Dreams looks both solid and fragile at the same time. The light in the room is white although my photo makes it look green (sorry) The head all have words on them reflecting the inner thoughts (mostly to do with inner turmoil and stresses) which coincides with the inner illuminations to a great effect. The Alabaster Heads I found really interesting, they look to me like projections, they are quite visually challenging as you’re not quite sure what you’re looking at. The elongation adds to this. Also the smoothness of their features juxtaposes with the rough natural stone around and behind the heads.

    The final image is Héros de Lumière (Hero of Light) by Igor Mitoraj, I was instantly struck by the beauty of the piece. His work is influenced by classical and Renaissance sculpture, and the ideals of classical beauty. It stands out from the rest of the park as its a stark white piece mixed in with the greens of the country side and bronze sculptures.

    Anyway I think I’ve bored everyone enough, hope some people found it interesting :)

  6. Newly Discovered Da Vinci -  Salvator Mundi It has been announced after 2 years of secrecy and careful examination that the painting that was in a private gallery is a genuine Da Vinci. Once thought to be by a pupil or a later copy has been proved to be by the genius that is Leonardo Da Vinci. The painting is one in a very small list by the artist, a find of the century as the chances of finding one is very very rare indeed. It is to be shown in the up coming Da Vinci exhibition in the National Gallery, London (9 November 2011 - February 2012). Personally I can see the Da Vinci traits in the piece. The piercing gaze, the delicate features of the face and hands and the intricate ringlets of the hair.

    Newly Discovered Da Vinci -  Salvator Mundi

    It has been announced after 2 years of secrecy and careful examination that the painting that was in a private gallery is a genuine Da Vinci. Once thought to be by a pupil or a later copy has been proved to be by the genius that is Leonardo Da Vinci. The painting is one in a very small list by the artist, a find of the century as the chances of finding one is very very rare indeed. It is to be shown in the up coming Da Vinci exhibition in the National Gallery, London (9 November 2011 - February 2012).

    Personally I can see the Da Vinci traits in the piece. The piercing gaze, the delicate features of the face and hands and the intricate ringlets of the hair.

  7. »  The Mona Lisa May Actually Be Mona Bianca

    Article in the Guardian on new findings about the Mona Lisa

About me

Hey my name is Bethany and this is just a space for me to share the jumbled mess in my head and anything that's interesting, funny or just plain weird.
I'm currently a Masters student, so if I suddenly go quiet my head is buried in a book or my whole body is buried under a mountain of work. My interests are vast and differing so there will all sorts of oddities on here as a result.
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