trevi fountain
31/12/05 11:46 trevi fountain
Removal of the old
On New Year´s Eve Thyra Hilden and Pio Diaz project moving flames on the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Naturally stone cannot burn, but the symbolism is evident: the artists illustrate terrorist acts and cultural destruction. Their work is not aggressive. They create a beautiful symbol of destruction at a time when Europe is at war. Both Italy and Denmark have troops in Iraq.
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On New Year´s Eve Thyra Hilden and Pio Diaz project moving flames on the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Naturally stone cannot burn, but the symbolism is evident: the artists illustrate terrorist acts and cultural destruction. Their work is not aggressive. They create a beautiful symbol of destruction at a time when Europe is at war. Both Italy and Denmark have troops in Iraq.
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We Don't Need No WaterBy Line Rosenvinge
21/10/05 17:55 We Don't Need No WaterBy Line Rosenvinge
We take pride in our cultural institutions. They reassure us of the refinement of our civilization. Every little city of a certain size feels the need for a cultural institution. Along with a town hall and a church, a museum make things seem complete.
ls the essence of culture linked to other constructs than the buildings that house cultural products? Would there be no culture, if these cultural institutions were destroyed? Read More...
