2012年9月1日星期六

Leave class room history behind you and discover the truth

Beyond Holland鈥檚 gleaming fa莽ade of famous painters and entrancing architecture lies a past riddled with shadowy secrets. Leave class room history behind you and discover the truth behind Holland鈥檚 darkest past at the Amsterdam Dungeon, where live actors, interactive shows and a thrilling ride bring Holland鈥檚 hidden history vividly back to life.

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The darkest passages in the history of the Netherlands will be revealed to you as you are thrown back in time to come face to face with the characters time has tried to forget.

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Discover which famous Dutch painter drove his mistress mad in the Dungeon鈥檚 new show for 2009. Find out what punishments were dealt out to criminals in 16th Century Amsterdam, see how Medieval doctors tried to cure the Plague, learn the true story of what life was like for sailors under the iron fist of the VOC, and feel your heart pound as you board the Dungeon鈥檚 racing rollercoaster ride. Inside the Amsterdam Dungeon The darkest passages in the history of the Netherlands will be revealed to you as you are thrown back in time to come face to face with the characters time has tried to forget. New for 2009: Rembrandt鈥檚 Secret Everyone has a dark side, and Holland鈥檚 most iconic painter was no exception. Feel your heart pound with fear as you enter the madhouse where Rembrandt鈥檚 abandoned mistress lurks in the shadows. Surrounded by the mad, the evil and the desperate, she cries out for your help. Will you survive the tunnels of her terrifying torment? Crime and Punishment: The Council of Blood 16th Century Amsterdam was a terrifying place for captured criminals. In 1567, Prince Alva developed a powerful court that would become known as 鈥楾he Council of Blood鈥?for the brutality of its punishments and contempt for mercy. Find yourself in the dock of the Council of Blood鈥檚 most notorious Judge. As he hands out punishments for crimes day in day out that rarely befit the crime, will you escape the Judge鈥檚 wrath or suffer vile torture and execution for your crimes?

How to use the stretcher bars for canvas

The canvas or stretcher bar frames usually don鈥檛 get their share of credit in comparison to the canvas. These stretcher bar frames are responsible for the elegant display and play a major role in the making of the artwork. They hold the canvas right throughout the making of the artwork. A subtle movement may prove to be a hindrance and so, it鈥檚 important that the canvas is held in place with little but equal pressure on all the parts of the canvas. This is useful for various artists who use canvas and more importantly for artworks that involve embroidery or other intricate styles.

How to use the stretcher bars for canvas?

The stretcher bars for canvases are made up of wood. The type of wood used and corresponding quality of the stretcher bars may vary. One needs to ensure the quality and robustness of wood before buying the bars. Four such bars should be enough to create a stretcher frame for the canvas. The four bars must be placed adjacently to form a square or rectangle (depending on the requirement). One has to make it a point to not fix the bars permanently.

The bars are made up of wood and significant decrease or increase in the humidity (which is quite common) may cause the wood to expand or contract. This in turn may lead to the cracking or uneven distortion of the bars. Thus, an alternative temporary arrangement to fix the bars is much sought after. These alternative arrangements are the intermittent butt or miter joints that aid in the free movement of the bars to a certain extent. The canvas is placed such that the borders are folded back and stapled to the bars. All the sides of the canvas must be under equal pressure to avoid any slag or wrinkle on any part of the canvas.

Ordering stretcher bars

One can order in bulk to save money and to gain other benefits such as free delivery, free fitting etc. The cost of the bars usually depends on the type of wood used. The type of wood, the color, size of the bars etc. must be considered in advance to avoid any confusion later on.

Steven Claydon was born on 1969 Lives and works in London

Steven Claydon was born on 1969 Lives and works in London. Steven Claydon appropriates the styles and figures of history to draw provocative connotations between contemporary social concerns and obsolete ideologies. Primarily interested in the concept of veneration ?both in the contexts in which past events are documented through modern museology, and in the physical forms by which they have been represented ?Claydon exhumes the 憊eritas?of artifacts, undermining their value and truth through his witty and complex material juxtapositions.

Claydon抯 The Author of Mishap (Them) takes its inspiration from J.G. Frazer抯 The Golden Bough, an early 20th century dissertation on magic and ritual that was widely denounced for its questionable methodology ?a comparative anthropology by 慻enre?rather than linear science. Mirroring Frazer抯 logic, Claydon抯 portrait is a composite of three heroic busts of political figures from this time, each embodying radically opposing beliefs. Through this literal hybrid, Claydon incites the current revivals of genetic engineering and post-modern eclecticism as plausible validation of Frazer抯 theories.

Substituting the traditional hallowed material of bronze for cast copper powder and resin, Claydon defiles his subject抯 monumentality; the aged patina has been created through urinating on the object, both an act of defamation and a reference to Warhol抯 egalitarian pop. Set atop a burlap coated plinth reminiscent of 1950s gallery wall coverings, Claydon reinforces his sculpture抯 historical stature while belying its association with outdated fashion. The peacock feather operates primarily as a formal device, adding a surreal and dilettantish air to the impoverished authoritarian relic.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2006

?Galerie Kamm, Berlin
?Rings of Saturn, Tate Modern, London
?Dereconstruction, Barbara Gladstone Gallery, New York, curated by Matthew Higgs
?Statements, Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland
?Writing the Strobe, Curated by Andrew Hunt, Dicksmith Gallery, London

2005

?Time Lines, Kunstverein f黵 die Rheinlande und Westphalen, D黶seldorf
?Flies Around the Fury Flotsam, Curators Space, London
?Odiseado Tra Tempo, Peter Kilchmann Galerie, Zurich, curated by Charlotte Mailler
?Jack too Jack, live performance, Portikus, Frankfurt
?Paris ?Londres: Le Voyage Interieur, Espace Electra, Paris, curated by Alex Farquharson
?Jack too Jack, live performance, Inverleith House, Edinburgh
?Even a Stopped Clock Tells the Right Time Twice a Day, ICA London
?Jack too Jack, live performance, Rio Cinema, London
?Post no Bills, White Columns, New York
?Clouds of Witness, Islington Town Hall, London
?From Earth, film, Light Box, Tate Britain, London
?Remixed Water, live performance, Manchester.

2004

?Shades of Destructors, live performance, Prince Charles Theatre, London.
?Shades of Destructors, live performance, Gavin Brown Enterprise, New York.
?Shades of Destructors, live performance, Humanist society, London.
?Live web-cast of sculpture at Show studio
?The Last Supper, Group show, Hoxton Distillery
?Remixed Water, remix collaboration with Lawrence Wiener and Ned Sublet
?In The Gathering Darkness, contribution with Neil Chapman for 慣he Poster The Show 1,2,3...? group exhibition Hoxton Distillery London

2003

?R.I.P. photographic contribution with Neil Chapman for the Box of the Uncanny, a multiple produced by Christine Walter, Munich.
?Strange Greeny from The Sum of the Earth, video screening at Kunstwerk, Berlin
?The Sum of the Earth, exhibition of sculpture, installation, video and sound, with Neil Chapman, Hoxton Distillery, London E8

2002

?group exhibition Hoxton Distillery London

2001
?Stepped Series In Response To A Nothing, contribution with Neil Chapman, group exhibition, The
?Poster, The Show, The Hoxton Distillery London
?It Grows Away, collaboration with Neil Chapman, The Hoxton Distillery London
?Loud Like Nature, ADD N TO (X), installation and video, La Box, Borges, France

2000
?Five works in lieu of a particle accelerator, installation with Neil Chapman, Greengrassi, London

1999

?The Opposite of a Good Idea, performance with Neil Chapman, Inventory, Volume 3, issue 2, launch, Guy抯 Hospital London
?ADDING N TO (X), installation and performance, February and April, Villa Noailles, Hyeres, France
1998

?ADD N TO (X) Dinner Music for Electronic Quartet, ICA London
?Live performance of group composition to the film, Paper Moon, in collaboration with Barry Adamson, Nick Cave and Pansonic, Royal Festival Hall, London.

1997
?City Of Gold, Mister Chicks, Peripheral Visionary, Group Show, Eindhoven, Curated by Colin and
?Lowe and Roddy Thompson, Holland, May.

Conclusions:
Steven Claydon appropriates the styles and figures of history to draw provocative connotations between contemporary social concerns and obsolete ideologies.

What to Do Next...
If you want any information about Steven Claydon or looking for his paintings please visit us on http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artists/steven_claydon.htm

2012年8月30日星期四

The single white glove became a widely recognized symbol for Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson鈥檚 hit single 鈥淏illie Jean鈥?is most widely known for debuting some of the singer鈥檚 most iconic dance moves. In the video for the song, dance lands on his toes as he moves from tile to tile 鈥?a move that demonstrated his unquestioned skill as a dancer, as well as a singer. Later, in a performance of the song at the Motown 25 show, Jackson debuted what would become his most recognized dance step 鈥?the moonwalk.
But did you know that the single almost wasn鈥檛 released at all? Producer Quincy Jones wasn鈥檛 sure the song was strong enough to stand up with the rest of the singles on Michael Jackson鈥檚 鈥淭hriller鈥?album. Fortunately, Michael鈥檚 intuition and 91 separate mixes prevailed and the song was released in 1983.
If you want to capture the spirit of this classic performance this Halloween, you鈥檙e in luck 鈥?Michael鈥檚 fashion choices in the 鈥淏illie Jean鈥?video were just as iconic as his dance moves, making it the perfect choice for a Michael Jackson Halloween Costume. Here鈥檚 what you鈥檒l need:
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路 Cropped pants and loafers 鈥?Michael Jackson鈥檚 pants weren鈥檛 just short as a style statement 鈥?when paired with white socks and loafers, they helped to show off his fancy footwork. Cut the bottoms of a pair of black dress pants and pair them with socks and loafers to show off your own Halloween style.

路 White glove 鈥?The single white glove became a widely recognized symbol for Michael Jackson, although recent speculation indicates that the singer may have become wearing it to camouflage a growing skin condition problem. Whatever the reason, be sure to complete your Michael Jackson Halloween costume look with a single white 鈥?preferably sequined 鈥?glove.

The internet has really changed society as a whole

The internet has really changed society as a whole. There is very little that is not available over your computer. In many cases, the savings is quite significant. When it comes to online violin lessons, one of the biggest draws is that this training is much less expensive than through a private instructor. Many of today's instructors charge over a hundred dollars an hour. If you have one session a week, it is easy to see how expensive this teaching method is!

If you are interested in online violin lessons, there are three specific things you should look for before you sign up. While there are a number of very good sites available, some are nothing more than a generic teaching module that will not do you much good at all. Consider the following in order to find the right program that will help you reach your goal.

#1 There Should Be a Simple to Follow Format

Any program you choose should have an easy to follow format. You need one that transitions smoothly through each section and gives the step-by-step training you need to learn. A program moves too quickly or does not offer in-depth instruction is a waste of your time and money.

#2 There Should Be Help Available when You Need It

If you are in the middle of a module and you have questions, there should be help available. This may be in the form of telephone or tech support, or perhaps by email. There should also be an extensive help section available online that might answer your questions or concerns. There is little doubt that you will need assistance at some point or another. That is why this is so important.

#3 You Should Be Able to Learn at Your Own Pace

Any online violin lessons that require you to complete the training within a certain timeframe should be avoided. No one learns at the same pace, so this is really important. You also never know what can happen from one day to another. Perhaps you will not be able to practice each day as you originally planned. If you are required to stick to a specific schedule and a training module is not available to you because it has "expired," then you have wasted your money.

In Closing

The three things listed above are what you should look for in the best online violin lessons. It is a difficult instrument to play and it will take dedication to master. However, once you are actually playing this fine instrument, you will be so glad you took the time to learn!

This beautiful instrument is one of the hardest to master

This beautiful instrument is one of the hardest to master. However, this instrument has such a long history and for many people, it brings to mind wonderful memories of days past. Perhaps a cherished relative played for you when you were a child or your favorite music teacher played for you in music class. Whatever the reason, you can learn how to play a violin, too. You'll need to consider three things before you begin your instruction.

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If you decide that you want to learn how to play a violin, then you must dedicate time each day to practice. Even if it is only thirty minutes or an hour each day, it's necessary to move forward in your studies. Some people do not have enough time to devote to daily practice or even to taking a lesson once or twice a week. If you don't think you will be able to take the time to practice, then it's best consider another hobby.

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#2 How Do You Want to Learn How to Play a Violin There are a number of ways to learn how to play a violin. You can pay a private instructor; however, be prepared to pay quite a bit of money. Private music instruction can run as high as $100 an hour. Perhaps you would prefer a classroom environment. This is usually a less expensive option, but you may feel like you're just a number in a large class. If you need to go slower or faster with the lessons, classroom instruction is not for you. There are books available that give step-by-step instruction. If this is a way that you think you could benefit from, then this is probably your least expensive option. Some people will not be able to pick up anything from these types of lessons. Probably the best way to learn that is economical is through an online course. You can move forward at your own pace, which is important for many people. You can also replay the lessons and move forward only when you are comfortable. #3 What Is Your Final Goal? Do you want to perform publically? Or is it more for your own enjoyment? This will be something important to consider because you will only be able to do so much on your own. If you want to progress past just being average, you will need further instruction from a qualified teacher. In Closing You can learn how to play a violin, but it will take dedication, effort, and an understanding that it won't happen overnight. Make sure you are ready to devote the time required to practice and decide which type of instruction program will fit you needs the best.

The 3 Things To Avoid When Emailing Your List

The 3 Things To Avoid When Emailing Your List When you decide to have an opt-in list, it is not just a matter of sending your subscribers your promotional newsletters or catalogs. There are many things to consider in avoiding many complications. While there are so many ways you can make people subscribe to your list, there are also some things you must do to avoid subscribers from wanting to get off from your list.

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Aside from that, you also want to avoid any problems with the law and your internet service provider or ISP. There are now many laws and rules that are applied to help protect the privacy of the internet users from spamming and unwanted mails. With the popularity of the electronic mail as a medium for marketing because of the low cost, many company抯 have seized the opportunity and have flooded many people抯 e-mail accounts with promotional mail.

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But, with an opt-in list, you avoid this annoyance because people subscribe to the list; they want to receive the newsletters and promotional materials. They have consented to being on the list by subscribing themselves, just don抰 forget to put an unsubscribe feature everytime in your opt-in list so that you avoid any confusion. There may be times when an email account was provided when the real owner didn抰 want to subscribe. It is essential that you keep your list clean and manageable. Arrange it by using the many tools and technologies available for your opt-in list. Do not worry; your investment in this marketing strategy is well worth it with all the coverage you will get which will likely be converted into sales then to profit. Keep yourself and your business out of trouble and potential run-ins with the law and the internet service providers. Keep your operation legit and clean. Your reputation as a legitimate businessman and a legitimate site depends on your being a straight and true marketing strategist. As a tip, here are three things to avoid when emailing your list. 1) Take notice of your unsuccessful sends. These are the e-mails that bounce. Bounced emails, also known as undeliverable messages, are those messages that, for whatever reason, were not successfully received by the intended recipient. There are bounces that happen or occur because the server was busy at that time but can still be delivered in another time. There are also bounces because the inbox of the recipient is full at that time. There are those bounce messages that are simply undeliverable ever. The reason for this is that it may be an invalid email address, a misspelled email address, or an email address that was abandoned and erased already. Manage your list by putting markings on those that bounce. Erase an email account from your list so that you have an accurate statistics and records as to how many are actually receiving your mail. You may also want to check the spellings of your email addresses in your list. One common mistake is when an N instead of an M is placed in the .com area. 2) Always provide an unsubscribe feature in your site and an unsubscribe link in your mails. When someone in your list files a request to be unsubscribed, always take that request seriously. If you don抰 take them off your list and keep sending them your e-mails, you are now sending them spam mail. When you are reported as a spammer, you and your business can get into a lot of trouble. You can be reported to the authorities and maybe blacklisted by many internet service providers. You will lose a lot of subscribers this way and many more in potential subscribers. 3) Do not provide pornographic or shocking and disturbing content in your newsletters. It is hard to decipher the age of the recipient and many complaints may stem from these. Controversial issues also are to be avoided to not be branded by your subscribers. Stick to the nature of your site and business. Always remember these tips in this article so that you can have a healthy relationship with your subscribers as well as be kept within the boundaries of what is allowed in sending mails to an opt-in list. Happy List Building Orlando Thompson