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Category Archives: Art Commentary
Cenacolo di Ognissanti, and the Chiesa
Three of us took a morning trip to the church where Adi Da’s Art had been on display during last year’s Winter In Florence arts festival. It is an old monastery housing fantastic Ghirlandaio frescoes, including “The Last Supper”. The … Continue reading
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Accademia, Firenze
Today I headed for the Accademia. But I started out in the wrong direction. I arrived only a few minutes late for my appointment, but I had paid a premium to avoid the lines. Still there were lines, before entering … Continue reading
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Uffizzi
I did a morning tour of the Uffizzi. There was a LOT to see, and as could be expected after a while I was starting to feel satiated. Then I came upon the Botticelli Venus. That is a painting you … Continue reading
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Il Corriere writeup, and rehearsals
Dear friends, Here is yesterday’s article (the 5th writeup) on Divina.com, including photos by Ruy, I believe. Also located at: http://www.ilnuovocorriere.it/aspx/login.aspx (9 july) Today many of the costumes by Mirko Bottai were delivered and besides trying them on, dancers had … Continue reading
Roberto Panichi
This is the artist that was introduced to myelf, Brian and Antonina at Florence Dance Center. A very sweet unassuming man — and obviously greatly talented. http://www.robertopanichi.com/
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Florence or Bust
In July, the city of Florence, Italy will host the Florence Dance Festival at the Bargello Museum courtyard. I have the privilege of participating in the major offering by the Florence Dance Company for that festival. Director Keith Ferrone is … Continue reading
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Florence Dance – Just beautiful!
The Bargello Museum hosted several evenings of dance this past week. Featured was the Florence Dance Company performing “Quattro Maggiore”, a beautiful work of neo-classical ballet, with backdrops by Adi Da Samraj. I hope this will be performed often. Here … Continue reading
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Imogen Heap’s new album — Classy Artist
Not only does she give the world some fantastic tracks … she streams them for free on her website. This lady rocks. In every sense. http://www.imogenheap.com/ellipse/ …and don’t miss her accoustic performance of “Wait It Out” at TED.com
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Mia Michaels
It is just plain obvious. Mia Michaels should choreograph Shakespeare. Only she can do it right. Please, Mia? Say you’ll do Othello!
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Sundaram Tagore Gallery NOW
I just learned that one of the Images by Adi Da Samraj was just included in a new exhibition at the Sundaram Tagore Gallery in New York City, and is on display now through October 9th (which is also my … Continue reading →