Sguardi Wha?

Un titolo misterioso che racchiude un caleidoscopio di sensazioni, colori, atmosfere, catturati negli scatti di Chiara Tansini, raccolti allo spazio Tecniche Miste nel bellissimo chiostro S. Antonino di Corso Matteotti, nel cuore di Varese.

Le quaranta fotografie raccontano dei suoi viaggi, compiuti negli ultimi anni. "Non sono una fotografa - precisa Chiara Tansini - sono un'architetto con una forte passione per la fotografia".

Che sia una macchina professionale o la fotocamera del cellulare, Chiara Tansini cattura i momenti, ci mostra l'architettura da un punto di vista diverso dal solito, ci riporta le sue personali sensazioni. 

Indonesia, Marocco, Milano, Lugano, Mont Saint-Michel, Lourdes, Bordeaux, Tailandia, Pantelleria, New York, Marrakech, Los Angeles... sono davvero tanti i luoghi che ha visitato, e che scopriamo in maniera singolare attraverso il suo personale "collage" fotografico. 

"Sono tutti momenti del viaggio, non sono scatti progettati. Scatto perchè mi piace, per passione: un dettaglio che mi incuriosisce, dei momenti particolari che colpiscono...". 

Non importa dunque in questo caso la tecnica, questi scatti permettono al pubblico di scoprire, attraverso sguardi e scorci, quanto potente sia la fotografia nel fissare attimi della nostra vita e talvolta, come in questo caso, l'anima delle persone. Sguardi che sanno di esperienze vissute, di segni dimenticati, sguardi che si velano di libertà.

Matteo Bollini
www.artevarese.com

Le Mont Saint Michel, photo by Chiara Tansini

Le Mont Saint Michel, photo by Chiara Tansini

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Sguardi Wha?
40 fotografie di Chiara Tansini
fino al 28 settembre 2015
Spazio - Tecniche Miste
Chiostro Sant'Antonino, C.so Matteotti, 53 - Varese
Orari apertura: da martedì a sabato dalle 16.30 alle 19.30

Varanasi, India: “BEYOND”

“BEYOND” is an exclusive documentary featuring photographer Joey L. Set in Varanasi, India. The documentary by filmmaker Cale Glendening follows Joey and his assistant Ryan as they complete their latest photo series- “Holy Men.” Almost every major religion breeds ascetics; wandering monks who have renounced all earthly possessions, dedicating their lives to the pursuit of spiritual liberation.Their reality is dictated only by the mind, not material objects. Even death is not a fearsome concept, but a passing from the world of illusion. Created by: Cale Glendening, Joey L., Ryan McCarney Directed by: Cale Glendening Cinematography by: Cale Glendening Edit/Color: Chris Dowsett, Cale Glendening, Joey L., Megan Miller, John Carrington Graphic/Titles: James Zanoni Original Score: Stephen Keech,Tony Anderson All Photographs: Joey L. Guiding/Translation: Raju Verma, Tejinder Singh Special Thanks: Jesica Bruzzi / BH Photo, Kessler Crane -- Varanasi, India:Beyond Trailer https://vimeo.com/55249039 http://www.caleglendening.com http://www.joeyL.com

"...“BEYOND” is an exclusive documentary featuring photographer Joey L. Set in Varanasi, India. The documentary by filmmaker Cale Glendening follows Joey and his assistant Ryan as they complete their latest photo series- “Holy Men.”

Almost every major religion breeds ascetics; wandering monks who have renounced all earthly possessions, dedicating their lives to the pursuit of spiritual liberation.Their reality is dictated only by the mind, not material objects. Even death is not a fearsome concept, but a passing from the world of illusion..."

caleglendening.com

Moving Athens: Inspiring Short Dance Film Portrays A Changing City

In response to hand-wringing and despair over the economic crisis in Greece, this wordless video celebrates beauty, grace and civilization in the streets of Athens. Taking to the streets and working with the natural hustle and bustle in cities around the world, Jevan Chowdhury’s latest film ‘Moving Athens’ pairs together dance, music and film into one striking piece of art. His stories rely on capturing improvised and raw moments in time while weaving them together into one tapestry of sight and sound. The timing couldn’t have been better. With youth unemployment rates in Greece hovering just below 50%, ‘Moving Athens’ is a testimony to the power of dance. Set against a backdrop of urban decay as well as architectural durability, dancers improvise across a range of dance genres, from ballet to street. Their movements synchronise with and are a counterpoint to the traffic that continues to speed across the city, evidence that despite the challenges, life in Athens continues at a pace. ‘Moving Athens’ is sixth in an award-winning collection of works by the London-based film-maker, Jevan Chowdhury to capture the world as a stage. Life on the street in London, Paris, Brussels, Prague and Yerevan in Armenia, have all been recorded in this growing canon. Together, they have garnered 10 international prizes from film festivals around the world. Moving Athens was produced by Wind & Foster, in collaboration with Stefi Productions, Athens Video Dance Project and Athens School of Fine Arts. The soundtrack was produced by Danny Odom (MODE). www.moving-cities.com

"On Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece, six young ballerinas in full Giselle costume execute graceful romantic sequences in the midst of traffic, whilst on Omonoia Square, traditional Black Sea dancers, their hands clasped, dance rhythmically in file next to rushing buses and perplexed passers-by. Is this a protest of a different kind? For director Jevan Chowdhury, these images from his latest film Moving Cities: Athens could be read as such; for him, and many others, dancing in public spaces is an act of sovereignty."... 

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100 Years of Fashion in 2 Minutes

Get ready for a trip down fashion's memory lane. In 2 minutes, we're highlighting top style trends, from 1915 to today. ★ Visit MODE now for more videos like this: http://mode.com/mode-video 100 years of fashion in two minutes-it's possible! Tune in as we revisit some of the biggest trends of all time.

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House on Pali Hill _ Studio Mumbai

© Helene Binet                                                                  &nbs…

© Helene Binet                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Joseph Dirand

Parisian architect Joseph Dirand is a very well known architect in Paris and throughout the world. During our visit, he reveals the poetry of natural materials to us and speaks about urban beauty, his inspirations and role models such as Joseph Beuys and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

The Unbearable Lightness of BEEing: Tomáš Libertíny Talks To Yatzer About His Extraordinary Collaboration With Honey Bees

Tomáš Libertíny, The Honeycomb Vase.‘Made by bees’ (red edition), 2007. Beeswax24 x 16 x 16 cmPrivate collectionphoto © Raoul Kramer.

Tomáš Libertíny, The Honeycomb Vase.
‘Made by bees’ (red edition), 2007. 
Beeswax
24 x 16 x 16 cm
Private collection
photo © Raoul Kramer.

...I wanted to push the envelope of what is possible by understanding a non-industrial process and what it entails. Whereas designers are limited by machines, in this case, I was limited by bees. It was an architecture harnessed directly from nature. The more you understand - the more you can do. It was and is a spiritual journey which teaches you kindness and patience. I have never met an arrogant beekeeper. One can only wonder why...

A Rare Look Into The World Of Christian Dior

Sophie Malgat - the wife of the film director Anatole ‘Tola’ Litvak—was one of the rare models who starred on the catwalk and had ''cover girl'' status in magazine editorials. ''Sophie knew how to move in clothes and how to pose,'' says Brigitt…

Sophie Malgat - the wife of the film director Anatole ‘Tola’ Litvak—was one of the rare models who starred on the catwalk and had ''cover girl'' status in magazine editorials. ''Sophie knew how to move in clothes and how to pose,'' says Brigitte Tortet. ''She defined truly elegant.'' Shaw photographed her in the Jardin d’Hiver of Christian Dior’s hôtel particulier on boulevard Jules Sandeau in Paris’s 16th arrondissement.
1953, Evening dress, Autumn-Winter 1953 Haute Couture collection, Vivante line.
photo © Mark Shaw.

...Titled ‘‘Dior Glamour: 1952-1962’’, the book contains black-and-white and colour photographs (including some of the very first fashion photographs ever shot in colour). Many of these images have never been published before, having only recently been found in a hidden vault by Mark Shaw’s estate. 

Mark Shaw’s photographs fully capture the drama and elegance of the period as he enjoyed the privilege of being allowed backstage at Dior’s fashion shows....

He is considered to have revolutionised fashion photography, because of his wide takes which added context and character to the fashion and the subject he was shooting...

Paul Smith’s Cast-Iron Fronted Store

photo © Paul Smith Limited

photo © Paul Smith Limited

...Iron is still a widely used material in London’s streets seen in its railings, gratings, balconies and lampposts. Using cast-iron in this way for a shop front places the heavy material in a new context thus giving it a new lease of life....

The Coqui Coqui Empire Of Senses In Yucatán

Coqui Coqui Tulum, photo © Coqui Coqui Residences & Spas

Coqui Coqui Tulum, photo © Coqui Coqui Residences & Spas

... ''Hacienda Montaecristo'' was born of necessity when Francesca and her husband, Nicolas Malleville, a contemporary landscape architect and perfumer, opened their first Coqui Coqui boutique hotel on the Yucatán Peninsula in Southeastern Mexico. ..