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Marchesa Luisa Casati
"Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety"
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yes.

'Don’t be afraid to be a fool. Remember, you cannot be both young and wise. Young people who pretend to be wise to the ways of the world are mostly just cynics. Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don’t learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say no. But saying yes begins things. Saying yes is how things grow. Saying yes leads to knowledge. “Yes” is for young people. So for as long as you have the strength to, say yes.' —Stephen Colbert

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cozy

My dream room, so comfy and cozy.
It has everything I like: art, quilts and rugs.

VD

I've loved a good collage ever since the fifth grade.
This one is especially good.
Ashkan Honarvar.

Also, Happy Valentine's Day, aka VD.

make

Criteria for Art Criticism
By Raphael Rozendaal:

Am I drawn to it?
Do I feel a strong attraction or connection?
Does it trigger a series of thoughts?
Does it change my thoughts?
Does it set a mood?
Does it amplify my emotions?
Does it encourage me to make something?
Does it provide new information?
Is it beautiful?
Does it intensify perception?
What is the level of abstraction?
Does it awaken memories?
Does it make me curious?
Do I want more of it?
Does it summarize an era?
Is it innovative?
Does it stand out?
Do I remember it after 10 minutes?
Does it surprise me?

Via.

space

Some art things I've been into lately.
1. Massimo Vitali. Scala dei Turchi, 2009.
2. Sarah Morris. Pools Century, Miami, 2003.
3. Stephano Cerio's book Aquapark.

500

The Drums - Down By The Water
This is my 500th post!
Here's another lovely song by The Drums to celebrate.
I'm going to Indonesia with my family on the 4th, see you guys when I get back.