by Manuel Marino | Graffiti
It is widely acknowledged that art is highly subjective and truly lies in the eye of the beholder. Often, differences of opinion merely reveal individual preferences, and it is generally agreed that these personal tastes should not override the freedom granted to the artist and their work. However, the issue of graffiti is one of the few situations that gives rise to heated debate and contention over where these freedoms begin and end.
Historically, graffiti has been portrayed in a negative light, with artists often being individuals with criminal records or gang affiliations. This is likely the reason for such a pessimistic outlook. Nowadays, graffiti is seen in a different light – as a potentially more accepted and positive form of self-expression. However, there are limited venues and settings where this “socially acceptable” form of art can be expressed, and often, it is placed in areas deemed inappropriate and unsuitable by society. This raises the question: how can freedom of expression and urban aesthetics/social acceptability coexist? This issue is deeply rooted in the legality of property protection, but when crucial freedoms of expression and commentary are abused from either perspective, and encroach on undesired or unproductive spaces, steps must be … ...Read the rest.
“City Scars – Graffiti and Fight For Urban Beauty”
by Manuel Marino | Writings
The short story The Djinn Chronicles - Today we add a new Category: Writings, where we'll publish exclusive short stories, novels or poems available on ManuelMarino.com only. Today's Author is Erick Behymer. Read his words about this work of fiction: The Djinn Chronicles Well, I do have one that directly involves the mythological creatures known as Djinn. Naturally, I have titled the… was recognized as a distinct literary form in 1842, when Poe’s review of Hawthorne drew attention to this new type of fiction. However, short story The Djinn Chronicles - Today we add a new Category: Writings, where we'll publish exclusive short stories, novels or poems available on ManuelMarino.com only. Today's Author is Erick Behymer. Read his words about this work of fiction: The Djinn Chronicles Well, I do have one that directly involves the mythological creatures known as Djinn. Naturally, I have titled the… writing had been practiced for many years prior to that. Examples can be found in the epic stories of Homer and the early books of the Bible. The short story is closely related to narrative poems, allegorical tales, and oral traditions, and its origins can be traced back to the romances of the thirteenth century. Later writers further contributed to its development.
Nevertheless, the modern short story as we know it today is an innovation of the nineteenth century, and its prominence in contemporary literature What is Anglo-Welsh Literature and why Should Anyone Care? - Ceri Shaw is a former college lecturer from Cardiff, South Wales. Currently he attempts to make a living … ...Read the rest.
“The Discipline of Short Story Writing”
by Manuel Marino | Music
Playing the piano Piano - Learn Piano Online - Learn Piano Online Rocket Piano is a series of eBooks, games, and MP3 files that you can download and become a member of. The eBooks cover everything you could ever want to know about playing the piano. It is excellent when it comes to an interactive piano guide, making it important for both children and… requires long hours of practice, especially when preparing for a big musical event. Among all the aspects involved in playing the piano Piano - Learn Piano Online - Learn Piano Online Rocket Piano is a series of eBooks, games, and MP3 files that you can download and become a member of. The eBooks cover everything you could ever want to know about playing the piano. It is excellent when it comes to an interactive piano guide, making it important for both children and… , one common yet significant factor is discussed in this article.
One factor that many experts never forget is practice. Even if you know all the fingerings and notes, and can read music perfectly, it doesn’t mean anything without practice. Practice is the essence of it all. You need to be fully committed to your craft and practice it every day, or at least three times a week if daily practice is not possible.
If you’re struggling to discipline yourself with your practice hours, here are some notes to consider:
Note #1 – Establish a daily practice routine and stick to it. Find motivation Drive by Daniel Pink - Book Evaluation - by Stacie Stacie … ...Read the rest.
“Learn on How to Perfectly Practice the Piano”
by Manuel Marino | Arts, Culture, Writings
Taegen Carter is a movie director. He is also the owner of Mythmaker Entertainment, a company that produces shorts and features in the genres of adventure, sci-fi, thriller and drama. Taegen tells us about the production of Scape, that should be completed around June of ’09. Let’s read his words, in this exclusive article that could be a page of a well written diary or a best selling novel.
Surveying the Land of Scape
Making a film sucks. It’s hard. Really hard. When it’s finished, and people sit in darkness, silently watching in a matter of minutes what may have cumulatively taken years of work, it’s worth it. But really, the process couldn’t be harder. Start with the fact that an alarmingly high number of people will look at you in utter pity when you mention you’re making a feature film. Mix in some healthy doses of family doubt, maybe a pinch or two of high school friends making ten times more money than you in a real job, and that’s just the beginning. But don’t get me wrong, I’m an optimist.
Maybe it’s my optimism that continues to lead me, often blindly, toward my goal of becoming … ...Read the rest.
“Surveying the Land of Scape”
by Manuel Marino | Arts, Business, People
Heidi Yost wrote this exclusive article. Heidi (photo) is a talented actress. In this article, she explains Film Industry situation in the southeast, talks about her experience as artist An Artist Portrait (Part One) - This is a fantastic article written exclusively for my Weblog by Frank V. Cahoj. Please feel free to comment here or send him emails. He'll be happy of this. An Artist Portrait (Part One) My name is Frank Cahoj and I have been an artist since I was born. I can say this in confidence without… and gives also important hints for the new actors.
Growing Independent Film Industry in the Southeast
When I returned home to Louisville, Kentucky from my three year-long stint in Los Angeles as a professional actress I expected more. I anticipated that my recent win as a Marilyn Monroe Look-Alike by Premiere Magazine and my appearances on Beverly Hills 90210 and Matlock would have every talent and casting agent in Louisville falling over themselves to represent and utilize my homegrown talents and experience. It didn’t happen. I felt like Yukon Cornelius after I swung my mining pick into the ground and brought it to my mouth to taste for traces … ...Read the rest.
“Growing Independent Film Industry in the Southeast”
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