– It’s May. So, happy May to you! Plenty of flowers, raining a lot, Somewhat windy too, To run free and wild, Wet and dishevelled like you… Read more “Is May Again for You?”
Tag: Death
Angelic Eroticism
A personal view about an Angel by Francesco Jerace One of my favourite sculptures representing overtly masculine angels is a marble group by Francesco Jerace, located in… Read more “Angelic Eroticism”
A peep into the objective, years ago
This may seem -it seems, indeed- a silly photograph with a clumsy framing, but I like it; most especially because it figures someone dear coming into view… Read more “A peep into the objective, years ago”
Three versions of Leda, a homage to early Renaissance and a moonlit departure
Glances at the work of Paul Delvaux (IV) – English Version* *[Versió Catalana just aquí] (This post continues three others you may read here (1), here (2) and… Read more “Three versions of Leda, a homage to early Renaissance and a moonlit departure”
Tres versions de Leda, un homenatge al primer Renaixement i una partença a la llum de la lluna
Mirades a l’obra de Paul Delvaux (IV) – Versió Catalana* *[English version is here] (Aquest post és continuació d’uns altres que podeu llegir aquí (1) , aquí (2) … Read more “Tres versions de Leda, un homenatge al primer Renaixement i una partença a la llum de la lluna”
A Pictorial Tribute – Delvaux’s “Ari”, and a sort of family portrait
– – The first time I watched “Rosine” –an oil by the Belgian surrealist painter Paul Delvaux, from 1968– I said to myself “this tall, slim girl… Read more “A Pictorial Tribute – Delvaux’s “Ari”, and a sort of family portrait”
To a distant friend lost in confusion – with great sorrow, after too many losses
At the ending of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”, just before drinking the poison, the prince speaks his last words and final plea to his friend: (Hamlet to Horatio): I… Read more “To a distant friend lost in confusion – with great sorrow, after too many losses”
It must be a Magical World, ol’, dearest, buddy… So long!
I cannot help but reposting the comic strip that, almost exactly a year ago, my sister shared with me and her friends and acquaintances to greet us… Read more “It must be a Magical World, ol’, dearest, buddy… So long!”
The Geometry of Calvary
Glances at the work of Paul Delvaux (III) – English Version* *[Versió Catalana just aquí] (This post continues two others you may read here and here) . 7. The… Read more “The Geometry of Calvary”
Music for Ariel – Two minimalist pieces of genius
1 – For Joy Exuberant, Unutterable Merriment; Great Fun and Sprightly Laughter – the bliss of having had you close: Michael Nyman – “Chasing Sheep is Best Left… Read more “Music for Ariel – Two minimalist pieces of genius”
Romani bracelets and eyes with stars inside
Braçalets romanó i uns ulls amb estels dins (I apologize to my followers -most of them native English speakers- for publishing this post in my mother tongue.… Read more “Romani bracelets and eyes with stars inside”
To Ari, with much love and a hopeless request (in R. M. Rilke’s words)
Liebeslied [Aus „Neue Gedichte“ von Rainer Maria Rilke] . Wie soll ich meine Seele halten, daß sie nicht an deine rührt? Wie soll ich sie hinheben… Read more “To Ari, with much love and a hopeless request (in R. M. Rilke’s words)”
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