I went to the Miro Exhibition at the Tate Modern a couple of weeks ago, and although the collection covers all the stages in the productive live of the artist -which is quite remarkable, I found extremely frustrating some of the masterpieces. I know I shouldn't look for hidden meanings in some of them but it kind of helps to understand better the artist and his/hers historic moment when you do.
After 25 years, Botero came to London to attend a Q&A session at the Prince Charles Cinema
If you ever asked me, I'd probably say this is the most romantic scene I've seen on the big screen; the way they approach each other by talking about wine is not only unique and intelligent, but extremely moving. The music, gestures and words are magic... Mia & Miles in Sideways
Space Adventure Cobra, or just Cobra, was my favourite cartoon during my childhood. I barely remember the plot but certain images are still strongly attached into my mind; in fact, in one of the most memorable episodes Cobra takes part in an extreme game named Roughball, which is a mix between American Football and Baseball. I have found it on YouTube, -unfortunately only in Spanish- but anyway, it brings back really good memories.
My day in pictures (from top left clockwise): Stopped by Bricklane to have an early dinner (an Indian curry), notice my bicycle parked by the light post. Then went to visit Doris Salcedo’s Shibboleth at Tate Modern; it is a crack on the turbine hall which represents the gap between rich and poor societies. On my way home passed by the City and took a picture to the Leadenhall Market.
Zeitgeist
When the power of love overcomes the love of power,
the world will know peace.
Jimi Hendrix
Went to see Cirque du Soleil's Alegria last month and frankly it does deserve its good reputation.
First of all they performed in the Royal Albert Hall, what a fantastic venue for this sort of events, where coincidentally takes place a scene of Hitchcock’s The man who knew too much, which I had seen before I went to the show.
Although it was freezing to death on that very night, once inside you feel relieve and what’s more excited for the oncoming event. The music, the stage, the lights were just perfect and the connection with the audience total, contrastingly to what I had read on a local newspaper where it was criticised the coldness of the show -never understand critics anyway.
Remember telling the friend I went with that some of the characters -those who look creepy, like the Master of ceremonies- are a vague representation of the traditional circus and perhaps it is the way Cirque du Soleil condemn the use of animals and other techniques used by the decadent old-fashioned ones.
I did enjoy it overall, though was expecting a bit more from the flying acrobats or aerialists. The clowns were to laugh to death, the two Mongolian contortionists mind-blowing, the hula dancer so beautiful and skilful, what a sweet voice of the singer...
Look forward to seeing more, hopefully soon!
