Category: Gumby’s Journey 2016 France
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Madames et Monsieurs
Art critic and artist philosophy in Paris France, with a hint of Claude Debussy
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M&M:Modernity and Meaning
Thoughts on Modernity: Charles Baudelaire is considered the father of Modernity, defined as “the fleeting, ephemeral experience of life in an urban metropolis, and the responsibility art has to capture that experience.” Baudelaire’s rejection of the romantic ideal of glorified nature moves to focus on the urban metropolis of Paris and its people for…
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Neuroplasticity
Gumby Goes to Colmar: I wanted to go with some friends from my class, however no one was available, so I went by myself. However, going by ones self should not keep them from pursuing their wanderlust. (1st point of neuroplasticité ) Why? Because life is meant for living (period) and a much more clichés like “Life…
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Je connais la musique
I found a small campus choir, maybe 30 strong, who were practicing a cappella pieces of Poulenc and Boris Vian jazz pieces. I found an advertisement for the choir the same day as rehearsal, emailed the director, and just showed up. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The warm ups were more nuanced than I was…
Duncan Clark Menzies 