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Nikki-Arts of Africa: November 2011
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Friday, November 11, 2011. Artists vs. Individuality. Both articles consisted of sexual nature that creates both controversy and strong point that was established through these artworks and the artists’ ‘so-called’ identity. The point of this blog and much of the topic discussed, is that of the fact that stereotyping and assuming an identity of someone will never change no matter the artist or subject, because that is what we, as the audience and crowd are programmed to learn/know. What is there identity?
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hideKraM: A lost worm...
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Believing when time passes, one's destiny changes . Always for the better only when you choose to believe . Wednesday, January 22, 2014. For the past three years, Luca always had a companion to sleep with and he calls it Worm. Just like Linus who needed his blanket, Worm was Luca's close friend and a necessity when it comes to sleep time. He gave Worm numerous roles - firefighter, policeman but hardly the bad guy. He developed a strong liking for his friendly Worm but not until yesterday. It appeared to ...
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hideKraM: RAIN
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Believing when time passes, one's destiny changes . Always for the better only when you choose to believe . Monday, January 05, 2015. In memory of Rain. Rain was four months old when we got her from Pet Symphony. She had the nicest eyes and Sandy Shek and I were immediately mesmerized by her. Those eyes were really pretty. She became close friends with Beatrice Shek as Beatrice doted on her lots. She played with anyone who visited Marine Terrace. She was the one who greeted us when we returned home.
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hideKraM: July 2014
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Believing when time passes, one's destiny changes . Always for the better only when you choose to believe . Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Twenty three years ago . Just yesterday a friend sent me this photo and I couldn't remember many of my classmates' names. Age caught up and not catching up with old friends or keeping in touch is also one reason I couldn't remember some names. Monday, July 21, 2014. Let's see how he'll perform next week and if he will remember the rules of engagement with female counterparts.
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Nikki-Arts of Africa: Week 9 - African Connections
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Friday, October 14, 2011. Week 9 - African Connections. There are many different routes one can take when connecting what is known already about African arts and what is continuing to be seen and read. One thing that I’ve realized and observed so far about African culture is how sacred the rituals and beliefs of certain societies are. Participants actually believe and/or mock the act of spirits coming to visit the ceremony which takes place by physically possessing individuals and speaking and acting thr...
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Nikki-Arts of Africa: September 2011
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Thursday, September 29, 2011. Baule vs. Mossi. Two objects that I would like to focus on are the Biiga. Figures made by the Mossi peoples as well as the Blolo Bla/Bian. Spirit Spouses) figures made by the Baule peoples. Although they are two diverse doll sculptures made by different cultures, they both signify some similarities, yet differences in meaning and relevance. The dream partner is always described as very beautiful and the Blolo. Some noticeable exterior details on the Biiga. Characteristics...
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Nikki-Arts of Africa: Baule vs. Mossi
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Thursday, September 29, 2011. Baule vs. Mossi. Two objects that I would like to focus on are the Biiga. Figures made by the Mossi peoples as well as the Blolo Bla/Bian. Spirit Spouses) figures made by the Baule peoples. Although they are two diverse doll sculptures made by different cultures, they both signify some similarities, yet differences in meaning and relevance. The dream partner is always described as very beautiful and the Blolo. Some noticeable exterior details on the Biiga. Characteristics...
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Nikki-Arts of Africa: Contemporary Artist Controversies
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Thursday, November 3, 2011. In the third reading that was assigned, it was apparent how these artists confront assumptions and projections. It was evident that Ouattara became very frustrated quickly with the interviewer (Thomas McEvilley) asking questions such as, “Where did you grow up? 8221;, “Where did you go to school? 8221; and so on. Santoni simply wanted to talk about his art. Why is that important anyways? November 8, 2011 at 7:03 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I'm currently a junior at...
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Nikki-Arts of Africa: October 2011
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Friday, October 28, 2011. Interculturation and The "Other". Foreign cultures into their own visual structures so it gave them familiarity and understanding to the distant culture. Varying strategies were used among the differing African peoples. The travel of these pale-skinned peoples related to aspects of life and death and crossroads as the travel was made across the seas. In regards to the first article, some examples of the Benin people incorporating that perception and influence. There are many dif...
