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Still  but vibrant / Quieta pero vibrante

The joy of making art overcomes its futility.

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Powerful imagery and paintings / Imágenes potentes y pinturas

Paintings may offer an imagery so potent that even the casual viewer will find it intriguing and moving.

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We’ll always have Paris / Siempre tendremos a Paris

Despite its implausible storyline and the cheesiness of it all, Casablanca remains a true cinematographic joy. Watching Casablanca’s drama unfold is the ultimate cult movie experience.

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Same blog, a second life / El mismo blog, nuevos aires

“Escribe, que algo queda” – Kotepa Delgado (a Venezuelan journalist)

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Visual arts & Nature

Both, the observer and the artist are part of nature. Where does that leave the piece of art?

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To play or to remain silent/ Tocar o permanecer en silencio

“Use what talent you possess: the woods would be silent if no birds sang except those that sang best”. Henry Van Dyke.

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"The treachery of images", by Rene Margritte, LACMA, Los Angeles

Treachery of words / Palabras engañosas

Images and words are nothing but representations of reality and not reality itself. Those signposts may not be pointing in the right direction, so be vigilant.

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Getty Museum, L.A. by dusk

Mother of all arts / La madre de todas las artes

“Architecture is the mother of all arts…. (it) connects the present with the past and the tangible with the intangible” – Richard Meier

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This blog combines personal photography and personal writing....memories, random thoughts, sketchy ideas. It is published every two weeks. Most texts and photos are authored by Constantino, unless indicated otherwise. Original photos and texts are copyrighted material.

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