Tag: Art
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Leonora Carrington’s Alchemical Paintings and the Sacred Domestic Space
Leonora Carrington was a student of the esoteric and magical arts, particularly the legends of Ireland and Mexico. Though raised in the debutante circles of England, she ran off at a young age with surrealist (and then-married) Max Ernst. In Paris she was at the center of artistic circles that included Salvador Dalí, André Breton, Joan…
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Nicholas Roerich and the Search for Shambhala
We are currently living in the Kali Yuga and a new Golden Age won’t begin for about 427,000 years. However, mini-Golden Ages will occur within the current Dark Age. Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya (Sri Acharyaji) said that a mini-Golden Age would begin around 2012-2013, corresponding with the new age marked by the end of the Mayan calendar…
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Minimalism: A Traditionalist Aesthetic
“Have nothing in your house you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”William Morris When people think of a design style of Traditionalism or the New Right, what’s likely conjured up in the mind is antiques, grand pianos, oriental rugs, and historic houses. I propose that Minimalism is one of the best…
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The Occult World of Marina Abramović
The big news from a WikiLeaks release back in 2016 showed that John Podesta, chairman of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, was invited to a Spirit Cooking dinner at the home of performance artist Marina Abramović. Internet rumors abounded about Satanism, most of them unfounded. But what is Abramović’s connection to the occult? Marina Abramović’s Occult Influences There’s no doubt…
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Julius Evola: Paintings and Artistic Career
Julius Evola came to view Dadaism as decadent later in his life, and the Italian esotericist only spent a few years as a painter. But for fans of his writing and philosophy, the paintings he did in throughout his life hold a special fascination, and provide insights into his later philosophy. Evola has been called “Italy’s foremost…
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The Neon Demon: Film Review
The Neon Demon has been almost universally panned by critics. Its rating onRotten Tomatoes is 46% (64% for audiences), ranking even lower than X-Men: Apocalypse. During the Cannes Film Festival people stood up and booed and shouted at the screen. I had resolved to skip it, until I came across a positive review on YouTube. This post may contain affiliate…
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Tom Wolfe on Why Modern Architecture Is so Awful
Have you ever wondered why in the so-called “Dark Ages,” a cathedral like Notre Dame was constructed . . . but after hundreds of years of innovations in engineering, technology, and construction methods, the bulk of modern architecture today is glass-and-steel constructions that all resemble office buildings? This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through…
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Camille Rose Garcia’s Hip Take on ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’
Lewis Carroll and Camille Rose GarciaAlice’s Adventures in WonderlandNew York: Harper Design, 2010 The renowned artist Camille Rose Garcia is the perfect choice for revamping Lewis Carroll’s 1865 classic fairy tale with a modern spin. For one, much of Garcia’s existing work has the look of a twisted fairy tale, with images of decidedly surreal young girls,…
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The Fashion and Fragrances of Salvador Dali
The surrealist Salvador Dalí was not only an exceptional painter—he also designed furniture, clothing, jewelry, and perfume bottles. In fact, his perfume and jewelry continue to be sold even today. Dalí was interested in fashion long before he entered the fashion world. The Spaniard was considered a dandy due to his long hair, sideburns, and…