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If she wasn't a catfish, she'd probably be a hyperactive bookworm; but she's an energetic person interested in what is and what isn't a good read, a worthwhile piece of art or an out of the ordinary movie. Whether a subject is underwater, underground, above ground or up on cloud nine she'll find it and write it.

Measure Your Words According to Jan Svankmajer’s Dimensions of Dialogue

From the humble perspective of this blogger, communication, or, to be more precise, the lack of communication is the cause of a lot of the conflicts and quarrels. This abstract idea of communication between people couldn’t have possibly have found a better representation than that of Jan Svankmajer’s Dimensions of Dialogue. While I was researching  Jan Svankmajer’s…

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Discover a Haunted and Eccentric Prague

I don’t know this applies only to tourists or to everyone, but I can honestly say that from all the cities I’ve been to, there isn’t one that would measure up to Prague. I’m not saying it’s the best place to be since I haven’t even been in all the capitals of Europe, but I…

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Painting on Water: The Art of Ebru

Simply disturbing the surface of water creates something beautiful; just imagine what it must be like if you could add some color to this sight. Don’t think about the paints you had to dilute with water in order to be able to paint on paper that you used when you were young. This form of…

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Pixar Animations That Can Make the Whole Family Smile

Pixar movies certainly have that special something that can make the whole family smile. Cars, Toy Story, Wall E, Finding Nemo, Ratattouille are just few of the movies that whip up producing the “Awwww” aftertaste. Apart from these well-known titles, Pixar has also produced some other animations that are just as funny and exciting. The kind of…

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Coffee Meets Art in a Delicious Sight

Most often when we buy something, we want a product different from all the others, we simply expect more from it. So why shouldn’t the same apply for coffee? After all, we’re always looking for more than just its taste, we want it to be more than just a cup of coffee. Fortunately, the baristas…

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Jan Svankmajer’s Surrealist Works of Art

Creatures made out of bones, paper collages, pieces of meat mating, dolls and plasticine – all this represents just 0,1% of Jan Svankmajer’s surrealist art. Bones, dolls and a very peculiar interpretation of Alice in Wonderland. This is how I could sum up Jan Svankmajer’s Alice. The rabbit hole to Wonderland has been closed but…

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Sand Is Everywhere and Art Is No Exception!

Sand is everywhere! In the desert, at the sea, in your shoes and lately, even in art galleries. And if it’s not everywhere, it’ll get everywhere. Remember that Animal Planet once had this type of sand painting advertising? Well, the concept of sand painting wasn’t made to be advertising, but a manifestation of artistic spirit….

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Art Escaped And It Might Be Heading Your Way!

Has anyone seen Art? Somewhere in the life of Holton Rower, it ran away from the canvas and decided to become a fluid form of sculpture. If someone finds it, please return it to the Lost and Found section of the galleries of this artist. I must confess I watched this short movie at least…

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The Android Version Of Vincent Van Gogh

Technology can be seen as art. And sometimes art can hide under a technological mask. Whether you love art or not, or you’re only curious about it but never knew where to start, if you have an Android then the following could give you a hint on where to start. Van Gogh Gallery and Puzzle…

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Simon Says: You Should Know These 6 Things Before Getting A Cat

If you’re thinking about getting a cat, prepare yourself! Don’t get me wrong, cats are wonderful creatures worth having as pets but if you really want to get a taste of how your life would be like if you add a cat in the equation, watch Simon’s Cat. It will give you an idea about…

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Fran Lebowitz – A Role-Model

If you were searching for a role-model in thinking, look no further. She’s cutting-edge rational and also brutally sincere in whatever she says. Her words simply slash conceptions so fast, that before you know it, you realize that she’s entirely right. If you want more Fran Lebowitz, you’re on a lucky streak because the documentary…

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The Cats On Broadway Catch No Mice

I don’t know about you, but Broadway just lights up a little bulb on top of my head. I’ve always dreamed of seeing a live show, especially Cats, with the 1998 movie cast. Cats is an ageless musical. It’s said that a cat has nine lives. Well then, imagine how many these Cats have. Depending…

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