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Santa Marta is one of the many favelas in Rio de Janeiro. I first became aware of favelas with Gordon Parks' wonderful piece for Life magazine decades ago. (These pictures have absolutely nothing in common with his, as he documented the life of a boy in the favelas.)
Santa Marta is one of the "nicer" favelas, though still not a place you'll want to wander on your own. Slums are still slums, so there's an element of insecurity, of course, though there's a movement of favela tourism happening to show that favelas aren't all bad. This also helps the communities.
This particular favela has a little bit of fame associated with it. I was told (though can't confirm) that the favela scenes from Fast Five were filmed here, though nobody in the favela mentioned that.
Michael Jackson recorded the Brazilian version of "They Don't Care About Us" here back in 1996. (It was filmed on location both here & in Salvador, Bahia.) He was only here for about 5 hours, but the locals love him and you can find all kinds of MJ stuff in the favela, including a plaza named for him.
However, not every favela has had the fortune of celebrity to raise them up. If you happen to go to Rio, I'd recommend looking up the tour for Santa Marta favela (with Thiago). It's interesting and a safe way to see a different side of Brazil.
Yes, it's TEAM HOT DOG... strange visitors from another planet, who came to Earth with powers and cycling abilities far beyond those of mortal men! TEAM HOT DOG... who can incapacitate mighty livers, bend steel bike frames in their bare hands, and who, disguised as people such as Larry, mild-mannered reporter for a great weekly newspaper, fight a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and "A Whole New Way!" ™
This was taken in the parking lot at the Ford Michigan Proving Grounds in Bruce Township Michigan on a very windy day.
Kate Pocrass who has been doing Mundane Journeys has a new project asking people, "What one object would you choose to take with you, if you were faced with having to evacuate you home?"
The results are on kiosks in San Francisco in August. Anyone can submit their answer with a photo and it will be published on a blog.
A six minute Spark story on Kate and Mundane Journeys.
In the background is Rigo 23's Truth (he was Rigo 02 when he made it)
an interview
cometmagazine.com/cometsite4/cometsite3/rigo.html
www.gallerypauleanglim.com/rigo.html
Poem for Robert King and Rigo ’02’s T-R-U-T-H
Old " video return" return slot on the side of Bullocks Grocery.
In downtown Truth or Consequences ( T or C ), the county seat of Sierra County, NM
TRUTH 2020 NEW YEAR Artwork
GOGGLE document at docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRCoAwHCUxVthbeESlAlZ...
Elvert Barnes Photography Archives 2020 at elvertbarnes.com/2020.html
You are not allowed to open a door. However your curiousity must be getting the better of you. You will hesitate to open a door at first. At least you will put your idea into action having a strong determination.
There is a huge wall in front of you. You will be disappointed about it, because it was not easier than you expected at all. You will struggle to climb a wall taking a long long time. There is a difficulty and trouble to overcome a fear of freedom and breaking the taboo.
You will almost give up before reach to the apple.
If you escape from yourself and not make an excuse, you will get the forbidden apple finally, it is The Truth.
oil colour
"your heavy heart is made of stone. and it's so hard to see you clearly. you don't have to be on your own.
and I'm not gonna take it back. and I'm not gonna say, "I don't mean that"
you're the target that I'm aiming at. got to get that message home..
my song is love. my song is love, unknown. but I'm on fire for you, clearly.
you don't have to be alone. you don't have to be on your own.
and I'm not gonna stand and wait, not gonna leave it until it's much too late. on a platform I'm gonna stand and say that I'm nothing on my own.
and I love you, please come home."
© Elizabeth Ralph
Thursday 20 August 2009
Practical Truths includes the work of Jacob Cartwright & Nick Jordan, Jenna Collins, G. Leddington, Olivia Plender and Ben Rivers whose work is represented in film, sculpture and photography. The show explores issues around methods of documentation that attempt to grasp the dichotomy of the individual and the universal revealing various truths about human culture. The works in Practical Truths often use narratives that focus on individuals or communities that sit uncomfortably with the demands of conventional living and thereby convey a timeless sentiment that is neither defined within the present-day nor within a specific historic decade.
Golfe de Thailande (2) - Thailand - Winter 2018-2019
Sanctuary of Truth (Thai: Prasat Sajja Tham)
journee libre en bord de mer.
Sanctuary of Truth (Thai: Prasat Sajja Tham) is a religious construction in Pattaya, Thailand.
The sanctuary is an all-wood building filled with sculptures based on traditional Buddhist and Hindu motifs.
The top of the building is 105 meters high, and the building covers an area of more than two rai.
It features contemporary Visionary art based on traditional religious themes.
The project was initiated as an idea of Thai businessman Lek Viriyaphant in 1981, and is scheduled to be completed in 2050.
The main style of the sanctuary is based on the Thai architecture of the Ayutthayan period, richly decorated by Hindu-Buddhist hand-carved wooden sculptures drawn from various artistic traditions, including Dravidian, Angkorean, Chinese, Mon Dvaravati, Srivijayan, and Thai.
It has four gopura, respectively representing images from the Buddhist and Hindu religions and mythologies of Cambodia, China, India and Thailand.
According to the official website, its purpose is to use art and culture as 'a reflection of the Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. Within this complex, visitors will understand Ancient Life, Human Responsibility, Basic Thought, Cycle of living, Life Relationship with Universe and Common Goal of Life toward Utopia'.
( Panoramas Thailandais
Days off in Thailand in 2019 )