January 25, 2012
Bullhead
January 23, 2012
Red croco by Orlinski
His sculptures are "built around the concept of "Born Wild", reflecting core values in a contemporary style, which never yields to the trash, to extravagance or ephemeral. .. The challenge of Richard Orlinski through the concept "Born Wild" © is to transform the negative impulses vital positive emotions, to move from the primordial instinct to emotion civilized.
Supporter of the arts accessible to all, Richard Orlinski draws on popular imagery of the icons that serve his purpose.
The man and the crocodile have in common the reptilian brain, one of three human brains, a brain without memory governed by innate reflexes, the seat of our violent impulses. The crocodile, a species dating from the Mesozoic era, also symbolizes the adaptability and survivability".
http://galeriecannes.com/oeuvre_art_happy_art_gallery.php?id=368&page=2&langue=gb
January 21, 2012
Sounds Jazz Club - Fabrizio Graceffa Quartet
My youngest son Jason saw the Fabrizio Graceffa Quartet in the Ixelles jazz club "The Sounds", took this picture with his phone and sent it to me with the request to post it on this blog. Thanks, Jason!
Fabrizio is a fantastic jazz guitarist and composer whose enthusiasm infected and inspired Jason, who has himself become a great guitar player and songwriter.
What follows is an excerpt from the club's website: "You are not in Chicago or New Orleans, you are in Ixelles. But if you are under the impression of being somewhere else, that’s understandable : the atmosphere, the fragrance, the warmth and the music have the color of true, authentic jazz.And there is not only the music, but also the style, the cocktails (Sergio !), the delicious Italian dishes (Rosy !!) and the quality of an authentic Brussels venue.The « Sounds », run since 1986 by Sergio Duvalloni and Rosy Merlini, has had the best Belgian and international jazzmen on stage, and the numerous memorable concerts make it a ‘must’ for all jazz fans and lovers of good music in general."
http://www.soundsjazzclub.be/
http://www.fabriziograceffa.com/
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/appointment-in-milano/16519093
January 20, 2012
Around the Ixelles ponds
The Ixelles ponds near Place Flagey are both an oasis of calm and a nature preserve right in the middle of the city. This is one of my favorite areas, especially on Sunday mornings when you can combine a quiet stroll around the ponds with a visit to the open air market on Place Flagey, with perhaps also a visit to café Belga for an invigorating cup of coffee with a delicious pastry or a healthy yoghurt or salad. I need an excuse to return to Belga to make a "reportage" for you!January 18, 2012
This is not a glass of wine
happy birthday "à la Magritte"!
a very special wish for a very special person,
my son, the globe-trotter (see http://dg.strobot.com/)
January 16, 2012
Tram stops
Brussels unfortunately has its share of graffiti and vandalism. Here are a couple of examples: Van Eyck on Chaussée de Vleurgat and Janson on Chaussée de Charleroi. Janson experienced both. Could it be that someone simply didn't like the advertisement?
January 14, 2012
Royal green
Looking at the Royal Palace in Brussels from the cafetaria of the Belvue Museum while waiting for a friend to meet me for lunch. I will have to return to shoot the museum itself. It traces Belgium's history from its independence until today. Before it became a museum it was home to the royal family and a hotel for dignitaries.
BELvue museum
Plaleizenplein 7 Place des Palais
1000 Brussels
Website: www.belvue.be
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