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Punk visual art

Punk visual art is artwork associated with the punk subculture. It often graces punk rock album covers, flyers for punk concerts, punk zines and punk websites. It is also sometimes showcased in art galleries and exhibition spaces. The main aesthetic of punk visual art seems to be to either shock, create a sense of empathy or revulsion, make a grand point with an acidic or sarcastic wit. One characteristic associated with punk art is the usage of letters cut out from newspapers and magazines, a device previously associated with kidnap and ransom notes. A prominent example of that style is the cover of the Sex Pistols’ Never Mind the Bollocks album designed by Jamie Reid. Images and figures are also sometimes cut and pasted from magazines and newspapers to create a collage. Los Angeles artist Mark Vallen has said: Punk had a unique and complex aesthetic. It was steeped in…

Radio art

Radio art, refers to the use of radio for art. The artist who works in radio art is not necessarily a trained DJ, programmer, producer, or engineer, but one who uses sound to make art. The radio medium can be used in ways which are different from what it was intended for. In that sense, the way the message is transmitted and received by an audience is as important as the message itself. “As an aural art form it reaffirms that it’s not just what we say, but the way we say it.” In Victoria Fenner’s words, “Radio art is art which is specifically composed for the medium of radio and is uniquely suited to be transmitted via the airwaves.” Artists use radio technology (i.e. radio transmission, airwaves…) to communicate artistic compositions for interpretation – exposing their audience to alternate means to experiencing their art through sound verses visualization. Radio…

Pleorama

The name pleorama was coined from Greek elements. Like other 19th century novelties ending in -orama – diorama and cyclorama, for instance – the second half of the word has the sense of ‘something seen’. The pleo- part here is understood to come from a Greek word meaning ‘float’ which applies to Langhans’ boat in water idea. Pleorama is also the 21st century name of an innovative “floating house”. The best-known pleorama was a 19th-century moving panorama entertainment where the viewers sat in a rocking boat while panoramic views on painted canvas rolled past. The word has sometimes been used for other entertainments or innovations. Architect Carl Ferdinand Langhans introduced a pleorama in Breslau in 1831 with scenes of the Bay of Naples on both sides of 24 “voyagers” sitting in a wooden boat floating in a pool of water. The illusion was enhanced by light and sound effects: the…

Equine art

Equine art or the horse in art, the most represented animal since Prehistory, and one of the oldest artistic subjects. It appears on all types of media over time, most often in the middle of battles, in individual works, as a mount of important people, or coupled to horse-drawn vehicles. Greek art shows a real anatomical research, while the Middle Ages leaves little room for it. The Renaissance, especially Italian, sees the apogee of the equestrian statue, become a genre in its own right. Horses have appeared in works of art throughout history, frequently as depictions of the horse in battle. The horse appears less frequently in modern art partly because the horse is no longer significant either as a mode of transportation or as an implement of war. Most modern representations are of famous contemporary horses, artwork associated with horse racing, or artwork associated with the historic cowboy or…

The Great Road Trip and Desert Adventure in Morocco

A country of dazzling diversity, Morocco has epic mountains, sweeping deserts and ancient cities. This country impressed vistors with beautiful, diverse, adventurous, and mysterious. The epic landscapes of Morocco, from its wild Atlantic coastline to the sweeping Saharan desert and rugged mountains, make it prime road trip territory. For most people, Morocco has always been the gateway to Africa. With its vibrant colors, cacophony of sounds, blistering sun, the smells of the spice markets, and thousands of exotic sights, Morocco is truly an awe-inspiring place to visit. This unique North African country combines a stunning natural landscape with distinctive architecture, a rich culture, and famously welcoming locals. The country is rich in history and culture. Moroccan identity and culture is a mix of Arab, Berber, African and European cultures, a really varied land with incredible things to see and lots of fantastic experience to make. Islam is the dominant religion,…

Review of Lyon Festival of Lights 2022, France

The Festival of Lights is an unmissable moment to discover Lyon. The traditional Festival of Lights took place in Lyon December 8 to 11. Thirty luminous works are exhibited until Sunday. The party resumes its usual format this year, and some two million visitors were this year in Lyon for the Festival of Lights. From the Parc de la Tête d’Or to the Place Saint-Jean via the Presqu’Ile, the SUBS, the garden of the Institut Lumière, and several other new sites across the city, visitors who were able to dream, laugh, be moved, marvel or reflect with some thirty works, from the most grandiose to the most intimate. The Festival of Lights is part of the DNA of the city, Lyon, a center of light creation, welcomes light designers every year for new installations. From the traditional tea light that every Lyonnais places on their windowsills, to the many visual…

Christmas Market of Strasbourg, France

In the heart of the Grande Île in Strasbourg, a UNESCO world heritage site, the Strasbourg Christmas market is one of the oldest in Europe. Strasbourg, the birthplace of Christmas celebrations, invites you on a true sensory journey. Christmas traditions have been rooted in the customs of Alsatians since 16th century. For four centuries now, the emblematic Christmas market has been working its magic in the European Christmas capital. The city was in a fairytale atmosphere with over 300 wooden chalets, spread around different squares, everywhere there are fresh surprises waiting to be discovered. Strasbourg is a popular tourist destination for its famous and rich Christmas decorations. Every year, Christmas markets delight the hearts of visitors all over the world. From the fairy-like lights to the delicious aromas, let yourself be carried away by the city’s warm atmosphere, marvel and wander around the 300 wooden chalets set up in the…

Winter Tourism of Strasbourg, the Capital of Christmas

Strasbourg is a popular tourist destination for its famous and rich Christmas decorations. Every year, Christmas markets delight the hearts of visitors all over the world. Christmas traditions have been rooted in the customs of Alsatians since 16th century. For four centuries now, the emblematic Christmas market has been working its magic in the European Christmas capital. The city was in a fairytale atmosphere with over 300 wooden chalets, spread around different squares, everywhere there are fresh surprises waiting to be discovered. The Christmas market is the oldest in France, and one of the oldest in Europe. Strasbourg is, throughout the month of December, one of the most lights of Europe. A real fairy tale atmosphere, which enchants all visitors. The atmosphere that reigns in the city is unique. The streets are adorned with their most beautiful finery, the windows sparkle, the smells of cinnamon and spices evoke childhood memories,…

Review of 2021 Christmas Markets in the Netherlands

Dutch Christmas markets are one of the most glorious Christmas markets in Europe, enjoy the coziness of the holiday atmosphere where all kinds of Swiss Christmas and New Year’s events help brighten the festive season. Enjoy the best part of the Christmas season, viewing Christmas decorations all over the streets, twinkling lights, enticing aromas, Christmas music and a fairytale ambience. The much anticipated arrival of Sinterklaas marks the most important event in the Netherlands leading up to Christmas. The popular Dutch holiday figure arrives by steamboat at the end of November, and together with his band of helpers, give kids a reason to celebrate on the 5th of December. After which, the whole country makes its preparations for Christmas, and the Christmas markets are a definite must-see this winter season. Discover the best part of the Christmas season, white Christmas with snowflakes, twinkling lights by strolling through the city. Marvel…

Review of 2021 Christmas Markets in Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the best places to spend Christmas. With its picture perfect scenery and centuries old traditions, As the days get shorter, the Swiss employ all kinds of ways to bring warmth back into their lives, All kinds of Swiss Christmas and New Year’s events help brighten the festive season. Enjoy the best part of the Christmas season, twinkling lights, enticing aromas, Christmas music and a fairytale ambience: the festive season is particularly magical in Switzerland. Switzerland has countless experiences to delight both young and old in the run-up to Christmas. Walking through the romantic main squares of Switzerland’s cities and towns, crisp, sometimes snowy air around you in the shadow of mediaeval churches, cinnamon scenting the air, embrace the romance and Christmas atmosphere, sample the sausages, biscuits and all manner of melted cheese, and taste with mulled wine. Surprised by the delights of a European white Christmas,…

Lifestyle and Culture of Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich is Switzerland’s centre of economic life and education. Zurich has for years ranked among the world’s top cities in terms of quality of life. Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. Zurich has a unique position in Switzerland. It is the country’s largest city and home to an internationally reputed financial centre as well as being the focus of an economic region which acts as the motor of Switzerland, and along with Geneva is the most important gateway to the country. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich. Zurich is the capital of the canton of the same name and the centre of a number of regions which together have some 1.9 million inhabitants. It is famous for its lakeside location and green, densely wooded chain of hills which run through the city from north…

Travel Guide of the Coast of Mediterranean Sea by Cruise Ship

The Mediterranean is an extremely popular cruising itinerary, offering fantastic historical sites, delicious cuisines, warm beaches, a vibrant nightlife, and more. As the most beautiful open air museum, cruising the Mediterranean means coming within reach of the best in culture, tradition and monuments that have for centuries enriched its shores. The coast of the Mediterranean has been used for tourism since ancient times, as the Roman villa buildings on the Amalfi Coast or in Barcola show. From the end of the 19th century, in particular, the beaches became places of longing for many Europeans and travellers. This cruise offers the opportunity to visit and learn about countries and peoples facing this sea and their millenary history just like ancient mariners did as they sailed from Italy to the Greek Islands. On this rich journey, get a closer look at the historic ports of Italy, from Rome to Venice, from Genoa…

Travel guide of Zugspitze, Bavaria, Germany

The Zugspitze is 2962m above sea level. NHN the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains and at the same time Germany ‘s highest mountain, which it shares with Austria. Thanks to the modern Zugspitze cable car or the nostalgic cog railway, visitors can enjoy the unique 360° view of 400 peaks in Germany, Austria and Italy, include the Großglockner or the Piz Bernina and even the TV tower in Munich. The breathtaking panorama on the Zugspitz summit is unique, on a clear day, miles of distant views give you an incredible feeling of space and freedom. The first documented ascent of the Zugspitze was in 1820 by the surveyor and then lieutenant in the Bavarian army Josef Naus, his measuring assistant Maier and the mountain guide Johann Georg Tauschl. Today there are three normal routes to the summit: from the north-east from the Höllental, from the south-east from the Reintal…

Look back of Red Bull X-Alps paragliding competition

The Red Bull X-Alps is a paragliding race in which athletes must hike or fly about 1,200 km across the Alps. Cross-country flying is the classical form of paragliding competitions with championships in club, regional, national and international levels. The Red Bull X-Alps is the world’s toughest adventure race. It’s a fiercely contested battle across the Alps lasting almost two weeks in which around 30 athletes run, hike and fly by paraglider up to 150km a day passing set Turnpoints positioned across iconic mountains and famous resorts. The Alps region is a destination for outdoor sports, filled with a variety of challenges, including hiking, mountaineering, skiing, mountain biking, backcountry camping, hot air ballooning, paragliding, and more. The Alps is home to some of the best flying sites in Europe. The high mountain terrain and reliable weather create ideal conditions suitable for all pilots from beginner to pro. In the winter,…

Review of the Sun Trip Alpes 2022

The Sun Trip Alpes 2022, a 2500 kilometer Grenoble-Lyon loop via the Alps, is a race relying solely on mus­cle pow­er and so­lar en­er­gy. This year, the Sun Trip leads once around and over the Alps, a unique opportunity to discover the diversity of the Alps. Setting off from Grenoble in mid-June, With Lyon and Place des Terreaux as the finish line. The participants of the Sun Trip Alpes 2022 crossed 6 countries with 7 major stages for about twenty days. The cyclists will notably pass through Andermatt, Switzerland, Innsbruck, Austria and Bled, Slovenia. The return to France, from Italy, will be via the Mont Cenis pass. Adventurers on solar bikes choosing their course through Eurasia. Inspired by unassisted yacht races around the world, the Sun Trip is writing a new page in the world of overland adventures. This year’s competition set the track on a mainly mountainous route. Continuous…

Guide Tour of the Old harbour of Genoa, Italy

The Old harbour (Porto Antico) of Genoa is the heart of the city, a modern area in a thousand-year-old city, the junction point between the sea and the historic center. Porto Antico is the soul of the historic center and the largest square on the Mediterranean, it is the always open space where tourism, culture, congresses, fairs, shows, sports, boating, catering and shopping meet every day. The ancient port is a part of the port of Genoa currently used as a residential area, tourist, cultural and service center. As a gateway open to cultures, encounters and the future, in 1992 the old port area was redesigned by Renzo Piano,, on the occasion of the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. The area hosted the exhibitions of Expo ’92 Genoa, were now extends in length from Piazza Cavour to Ponte Parodi and is bordered, on the upstream…

Look Back of the Venice Carnival 2022, Italy

The Venice Carnival 2022 last from February 12 to March 1. Venice is a beautiful city famous for many things, from attractions such as the main squares and churches, to events capable of attracting thousands of tourists. The Venice carnival is the most anticipated event of the year in Venice: ten days of masquerade, shows, music, games and colors. The 2-week-long festival is about parades, concerts, markets, and of course the ornate Venetian masks. “Remember the Future”, this is the theme chosen for the 2022 edition under the artistic direction of Massimo Checchetto, was a real journey between past and present, which brought back to live the ancient traditions together with the modernity of a city that has its roots in a 1600-year-long past that is also capable of looking to the future. The Venice Carnival 2022 is a 18-day event with widespread events and shows that led Venetians and…

Look back of 2021 Christmas season in Paris

Every year when Paris enters the Christmas season, the whole city is filled with the Christmas atmosphere. Countless Christmas decorations cover the City of Light, especially in some famous spots. During this period, more than ten Christmas markets will appear in the city, selling Christmas-themed or special items. At the same time, as a feature of Paris, large department stores will decorate their Christmas windows according to specific themes. In addition, there will be numerous Christmas-themed festivities, including the unveiling of Christmas lights, as well as New Year’s celebrations. Around the end of the year celebrations, Christmas markets with tasting sessions, gift ideas, and many more magical and enchanting discoveries. Thousands of visitors go there every year to admire the Christmas lights and decorations and the various markets scattered around the capital. During a typical year, about 15-20 Paris Christmas Markets appear across the city. This Christmas 2021 in Paris…

Look back of the Roaring Twenties in Paris, the Années folles of France

The Années folles (means “crazy years” in French) was the decade of the 1920s in France. The term “Années folles” or “Roaring Twenties” retrospectively designate the European urban exuberance of the years following the First World War. After the First World War, Paris experienced ten years of effervescence (from 1920 to 1929) and total liberation which resonated like an enchanted parenthesis. Like the thirst for life that took hold of post-war France, the fashion of the 1920s was marked by an outpouring of creative energy, the effects of which would be visible throughout the 20th century. An immediate reaction to the horror of the trenches and its traumas, this era of dance, cinema, pleasure and the avant-garde hides, however, a sometimes darker reality. Thus Paris, a city-example of the creative and carefree vigor of the 1920s, harbored very diverse lifestyles, where the attraction for new forms of literature, fashion or…

Guide of the Paris Palace Hotels, France

In France, What’s higher rated than 5-Star Hotels is Distinction Palace, an official government rating for hotels that go beyond the already high 5-star standard. Paris Palace hotels cocoon you in luxury, surround you with beauty, and pamper you in every way possible. To win the coveted “Distinction Palace” official government rating award, a hotel that has already earned 5 stars for excellence has to go far beyond the 5-star standard. Each hotel offers you a unique ambiance and experience, ranging from traditional 18th century French royal grandeur to luxuriously modern serenity, with spectacular city views, impeccable service, and every amenity you can imagine. Amazing decor, impeccable service, prestigious guests … Parisian palaces are an invitation to enjoy luxury, tranquillity and an unforgettable experience. Spacious rooms, concierge service, gastronomic restaurants, prestigious facilities … Parisian palaces offer the best in upscale hospitality. With their sumptuous architecture, often full of memories and…

Guide Tour of the area around Place de l’Étoile, Paris, France

Place Charles de Gaulle, historically known as the Place de l’Étoile, is a large road junction in Paris, France, the meeting point of twelve straight avenues including the Champs-Élysées. Paris’s historical axis cuts through the Arc de Triomphe, which stands at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle. It was renamed in 1970 following the death of President Charles de Gaulle. Place Charles-de-Gaulle is located north of the Seine, about 1 km from this river, in the western part of the city of Paris, generally associated with “beautiful districts”. It is thus the second largest square in Paris, after the Place de la Concorde (8.64 hectares). It has a diameter of 241 meters, giving it an area of ​​approximately 4.55 hectares. Shared between the 8th, 16th and 17th arrondissements, the square is one of the most prestigious places in Paris. The original name of the area was the Butte Chaillot.…

Guide of the Brasseries Parisiennes, Paris, France

A brasserie is a type of French restaurant with a relaxed setting, which serves single dishes and other meals. The “brasserie” emphasized the fact that beer was brewed on the premises, rather than brought in elsewhere. A brasserie can be expected to have professional service, printed menus, and, traditionally, white linen. Typically, a brasserie is open Wednesday to Sunday and serves the same menu all day. A classic example of a brasserie dish is steak frites. The decor of the brasseries is inspired by the style of Alsatian restaurants. They feature mirrors, ceramic tiles, copper seats and chandeliers and often, especially the older traditional brasseries, still have typical period decoration. The Mucha – style stained glass windows, flowered floor, moldings and other Art Nouveau and Art Deco elements blend together, creating a welcoming and emblematic atmosphere of the Belle Époque. In tradition a brasserie offers a relatively simple cuisine; you…

Guide Tour of the Opéra district of Paris, France

The Opéra area located between the Louvre and boulevards Haussmann, Montmartre, Poissonnière and Bonne-Nouvelle to the north lies the city’s main commercial and financial district. The Opéra area contains many places of cultural, historical, and architectural interest, including the Palais Garnier, home to the Paris Opera, Boulevard Haussmann, and its large department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Beyond the Opéra-Garnier,there are the large department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps in this area . Banque de France and the Bourse located in the north. More well-heeled shopping is concentrated on the rue St-Honoré in the west and the streets around aristocratic place Vendôme, lined with top couturiers, jewellers and art dealers. Scattered around the whole area are the delightful, secretive passages, nineteenth-century arcades that hark back to shopping from a different era. Boulevard Haussmann is a thoroughfare that crosses the Opéra district of Paris, one of the wide tree-lined boulevards created…

Tuileries Garden, Louvre Museum, Paris, France

The Tuileries Garden is a public garden located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. It is the most important and the oldest French-style garden in the capital, which was once that of the Tuileries Palace, a former royal and imperial residence, which has now disappeared. The Tuileries Garden has been classified as a historical monument since 1914, within a site registered and included in the UNESCO World Heritage protection concerning the banks of the Seine. The garden is now part of the national domain of the Louvre and the Tuileries. Created by Catherine de’ Medici as the garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was eventually opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution. The area of the garden is 25.5 hectares, very comparable to that of the Luxembourg Gardens. It is bounded…