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East-west: Japan and japonism, exhibition in Amsterdam

Mónica Boixeda

Until January 15, 2012 the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam exhibit East-west: Japan and Japan-ism that ventures into the influence that Japanese artists of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries had in European painting and the art market of that time . The show will consist of 40 works, among which are some belonging to Vincent Van Gogh and other artists of the era who were influenced by these works of art. The arrival of Japanese paintings marked a turning point in European art due to the lovely images introduced in the imaginations of the artists of the time, besides the new use of certain of paintings ideas and engravings, such as the use of colors and pattern compositions that impacted many artists in Europe. Among the works on display are those made by Japanese artists Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada Utagawa and paintings by artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri Rivière, Felix Buhot and Vincent Van Gogh. The Utagawa School of painting was developed in Japan and was very popular until the mid-nineteenth century. This movement is described as the forerunner of the genre of Ukiyo-e imprinting . The founder was Toyokuni Utagawa or Toyoharu III, who was born in 1735 whose first artistic knowledge was acquired in the Kano School. However, in the course of his work he started to develop his own technique and color management, ultimately creating the school that made him famous beyond Japan and times. The earliest known works of Utagawa fall in the style of Suzuki Harunobu, with the application of certain technical features of the Utagawa school that give a graceful special...

The Faltering Fullback London

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The Faltering Fullback is a bar with four totally different sections. Everyone there has a good time with friends or family.

Zeitgeist London

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Zeitgeist London is a German theme pub where you can enjoy the best beers and people with the best vibes.

Spa London

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Spa London is one of the best centres where you´ll be able to relax and enjoy a wonderful experience in one of the most important cities in the world.

Palffy Palace Prague

Mónica Boixeda

Palffy Palace is one of Prague´s most exclusive restaurants.

Observed. Voyeurism and vigilance since 1870 in Madrid

Mónica Boixeda

Observing without being seen generates a pleasure which some like more than others, but this exhibition called ´Observed. Voyeurism and vigilance through a camera since 1870´ is a cultural exhibition for all types of public. Since the month of October until the 8th of January 2012, it will be exhibited so that visitors can enjoy it. It will take place at the Fundación Canal in Madrid, a very interesting place due to its social and cultural commitments. Fundación Canal was created by the company Canal de Isabel II in 2000, which provides water service to the whole city of Madrid. It´s a public company which handles water since 1984, when it took over the commitment to maintain the quality and the security of the provided service. By working with a natural resource, the staff at ´Canal Isabel II´ spread environmental care and energy and water saving in the everyday life of society. And that´s how, in 2000, they decided to create a foundation which represented their ideals and which shows the social commitment that the company has with society. Since then, they´ve been in charge of various cultural events, and they always promote the inauguration of painting exhibitions, music shows and many other arts. What´s interesting about this exhibition is that one can go through the years between 1870 and today with 170 images and two videos which show the indiscrete look of a group of people on sex and eroticism, but also on famous people, encompassing the subject of continuous vigilance which brings them so much passion and fanaticism. Taking photographs is slightly voyeurish, a voyeur photographer who...