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The elusive British street artist has inspired talent halfway around the globe.
Banksy copycat
The elusive British street artist has inspired talent halfway around the globe.
Much like his predecessor, there's very little we know about the Russian street artist painting Moscow red. What's certain is he goes by the pen name, P183, is 28 years old, and has studied communicative design.
Reminiscent of Banksy's tongue-incheek style, P183's artwork engages in unabashed political and social commentaries with a playful, quirky edge. Scattered across Moscow's cityscape, he creates eye-catching visual illusions that explore the interaction between art and the urban environment. While some consider P183's arrival on the street art scene a threat to Banksy, it could equally be said, that the Russian has made a bold statement in favour of street art and creative expression.
Banksy himself divided the art community the world over, with many critics skeptical of his work and what it represents. There's no denying, though, the man's immense talent. So much so, that Andrew Nairne, head of arts strategy at Arts Council England and a judge for Britain's prestigious Turner Prize, once tweeted high praise for him. Banksy was never nominated for the Turner Prize, but Nairne gave him his due by saying he found his work 'smart, funny, generous and original'. The guerrilla art of Banksy and P183 might not be applauded by the mainstream art establishment, but they have transcended gallery space by appearing on our street corners. Art no longer has a snooty, uptown address.
BT MORE NEW RELEASES
The Cold Light Of Day, Fhiona Louise
Starring Bruce Willis, Sigourney Weaver and Henry Cavill, this docu-drama is based on the Cranley Gardens serial killer, Denis Nielsen, who murdered 13 people
The Raven, James McTeigue John
Cusack stars as the writer Edgar Allan Poe, who is tracking down a murderer imitating his stories. Also starring Alice Eve and Luke Evans, prepare for solid suspense.
Counting Crows, Underwater Sunshine
After going independent in 2009, this album represents the band's effort to connect with fans through social media and boutique management
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday Roman Reloaded
After introducing her new album at the Grammys, American hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj's second studio album is highly anticipated
Farther Away: Essays, Jonathan Franzen
His last book Freedom was the most talked about of 2010. Franzen returns with a compilation of essays and speeches with human and literary themes.
ONE FOR THE BOOKWORM
Francis Bacon said, "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few are to be chewed and digested." Alluding to the last category, here's a compilation of the top 10 fictional titles from the 20th century. Validated by 125 of the greatest British and American writers including Joyce Carol Oates, Norman Mailer and Ann Patchettgot among others, these books were shortlisted from among 544 titles and include novels, story collections, plays and poems. Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita topped the chart, while Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby came in a close second. In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust, and James Joyce's Ulysses and Dubliners ranked third, fourth and fifth respectively. Edited by J. Peder Zane, The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books gives readers a glance into the building blocks of modern writing by drawing on the wisdom of literature's greats. Available on Amazon.
Murphy's Law - Revisited
Tracing back to the 1940s, Murphy's law asserted that 'anything that can go wrong will go wrong'. A new book written by the physicist and TV presenter Brian Cox and professor Jeff Forshaw from the University of Manchester, seems to take off from that strand of thought. Their book, The Quantum Universe: Everything That Can Happen Does Happen travels through the fundamental weave of nature to explain everything from space and technology to the functioning of the human mind. Propagating quantum theory as the basis of it all, their theories provide food for thought.
THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH
DAMIEN HIRST AT TATE MODERN
Rising from humble beginnings, this will be Hirst's first major retrospective in the United Kingdom. Known among other works for his diamond skull pieces, the artist's auctions have placed him as a leader in the world of global art. The show in London, will include 70 sculptures and will be held between April 5 and Sep 9.
Website Tate.Org.Uk
INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES (IFFLA)
Showcasing films about India, from India, made by Indian and international filmmakers, the IFFLA aims at propagating widespread appreciation for Indian culture and cinema. Recognising both alternative and mainstream talent, this event packs in both talent and star power from April 10 to 15.
Website IndianFilmFestival.org
INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES (IFFLA)
Showcasing films about India, from India, made by Indian and international filmmakers, the IFFLA aims at propagating widespread appreciation for Indian culture and cinema. Recognising both alternative and mainstream talent, this event packs in both talent and star power from April 10 to 15. Website IndianFilmFestival.org
INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2012
The 2012 IPL season will be the fifth edition of the competition established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Both the opening and closing ceremonies will be held in Chennai, home ground of the reigning champions, the Chennai Super Kings. This year's tournament lasts from April 4 to May 27.
Website IPL20.com
BUDAPEST SPRING WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
The 7th annual Spring Wine & Jazz Festival will be held in buda, Budapest from April 8 to 10. Giving wine lovers a chance to sample some of Hungary's finest vintages, the event also showcases some popular Hungarian jazz bands with free entry to all of the concerts. This gastronomic and music festival welcomes the spring season.
Website VisitBudapest.travel
The elusive British street artist has inspired talent halfway around the globe.
Much like his predecessor, there's very little we know about the Russian street artist painting Moscow red. What's certain is he goes by the pen name, P183, is 28 years old, and has studied communicative design.
Reminiscent of Banksy's tongue-incheek style, P183's artwork engages in unabashed political and social commentaries with a playful, quirky edge. Scattered across Moscow's cityscape, he creates eye-catching visual illusions that explore the interaction between art and the urban environment. While some consider P183's arrival on the street art scene a threat to Banksy, it could equally be said, that the Russian has made a bold statement in favour of street art and creative expression.
Banksy himself divided the art community the world over, with many critics skeptical of his work and what it represents. There's no denying, though, the man's immense talent. So much so, that Andrew Nairne, head of arts strategy at Arts Council England and a judge for Britain's prestigious Turner Prize, once tweeted high praise for him. Banksy was never nominated for the Turner Prize, but Nairne gave him his due by saying he found his work 'smart, funny, generous and original'. The guerrilla art of Banksy and P183 might not be applauded by the mainstream art establishment, but they have transcended gallery space by appearing on our street corners. Art no longer has a snooty, uptown address.
BT MORE NEW RELEASES
Starring Bruce Willis, Sigourney Weaver and Henry Cavill, this docu-drama is based on the Cranley Gardens serial killer, Denis Nielsen, who murdered 13 people
The Raven, James McTeigue John
Cusack stars as the writer Edgar Allan Poe, who is tracking down a murderer imitating his stories. Also starring Alice Eve and Luke Evans, prepare for solid suspense.
Counting Crows, Underwater Sunshine
After going independent in 2009, this album represents the band's effort to connect with fans through social media and boutique management
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday Roman Reloaded
After introducing her new album at the Grammys, American hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj's second studio album is highly anticipated
onathan Franzen
His last book Freedom was the most talked about of 2010. Franzen returns with a compilation of essays and speeches with human and literary themes.
Lolita
Murphy's Law - Revisited
Tracing back to the 1940s, Murphy's law asserted that 'anything that can go wrong will go wrong'. A new book written by the physicist and TV presenter Brian Cox and professor Jeff Forshaw from the University of Manchester, seems to take off from that strand of thought. Their book, The Quantum Universe: Everything That Can Happen Does Happen travels through the fundamental weave of nature to explain everything from space and technology to the functioning of the human mind. Propagating quantum theory as the basis of it all, their theories provide food for thought.
THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH
Rising from humble beginnings, this will be Hirst's first major retrospective in the United Kingdom. Known among other works for his diamond skull pieces, the artist's auctions have placed him as a leader in the world of global art. The show in London, will include 70 sculptures and will be held between April 5 and Sep 9.
Website Tate.Org.Uk
INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES (IFFLA)
Showcasing films about India, from India, made by Indian and international filmmakers, the IFFLA aims at propagating widespread appreciation for Indian culture and cinema. Recognising both alternative and mainstream talent, this event packs in both talent and star power from April 10 to 15.
Website IndianFilmFestival.org
Showcasing films about India, from India, made by Indian and international filmmakers, the IFFLA aims at propagating widespread appreciation for Indian culture and cinema. Recognising both alternative and mainstream talent, this event packs in both talent and star power from April 10 to 15. Website IndianFilmFestival.org
INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2012
The 2012 IPL season will be the fifth edition of the competition established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Both the opening and closing ceremonies will be held in Chennai, home ground of the reigning champions, the Chennai Super Kings. This year's tournament lasts from April 4 to May 27.
Website IPL20.com
BUDAPEST SPRING WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
The 7th annual Spring Wine & Jazz Festival will be held in buda, Budapest from April 8 to 10. Giving wine lovers a chance to sample some of Hungary's finest vintages, the event also showcases some popular Hungarian jazz bands with free entry to all of the concerts. This gastronomic and music festival welcomes the spring season.
Website VisitBudapest.travel
