Magical realism is brought to the cinema in this recently released, haunting and captivating movie that I watched earlier today. Much of the impact of the film is purely sensory. Cinematography that creates beauty out of misery; a 6 year old actress who is as captivating as the most accomplished Hollywood diva; enchanting music that [...]
Archive of posts tagged unsustainability
Mitch Epstein and the Prix Pictet
Last week Mitch Epstein was announced as winner of this year’s Prix Pictet for his series American Power which was reviewed in this blog some time ago. The Prix Pictet is one of the most prestigious photography contests. This year’s theme was Growth and it is interesting that most of the photographers chosen as finalists [...]
Damien Hirst and Sustainability – What?
Damien Hirst – love him or hate him – is probably today’s wealthiest artist. Some say that he is a symbol of bad art and senseless consumption. To my mind, he has probably done more than any other single artist to mock the very art world itself, turn its pretentions to his own personal advantage [...]
