June 9, 2016
PLACE MAKING: On the spatial poetics of the proximate environment
Poetic figures of three “sister places” First reference I have made reference to the three “sister places” in my very first post for the curious way one of its duplex buildings had a basket ball court in what is usually a status related landscaped front yard. (See feature image) I went on, in that post …
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Pride or Revolt?
Tel Aviv’s 18th annual Pride Parade is officially titled “Women for Change.” It joins similar manifestations around the world to assert tolerance and equal rights for all, except that…this event, under the particular situation of the Middle East, and given Israel’s political map, is not just about personal liberty. It is about freedom from coercion …
ATTENDANCE: January
Attendance is documentary poetry by Rocío Carlos and Rachel McLeod Kaminer, who are collaborating on a book length manuscript for the duration of one year. As we stand in relation to plants and animals—and one another—we are not exempt, but alive as creatures in and of the world. Taking attendance, and attending, alters* our writing, …
Phil Taggart: Four Poems
Phil Taggart has three collections of poetry. His latest is Rick Sings (Brandenburg Press). His other two are Opium Wars (Mille Grazie Press) and an art book in collaboration with Texas artist Ann Harithas, Cowboy Collages. He served for nine years as the Poetry Editor of Art Life, and is currently editor and publisher of …
Riding the Expo Line
The Expo Line, that opened on June 20, 2012 from downtown LA to Culver City, now reaches all the way to Santa Monica. The May 20-21, 2016 celebrations attracted so many visitors that it was standing room only on the trains. I was unable to attend on those days, so I went the following Sunday …
Susie Landau Finch on the Insightful Milena Canonero
In 1984, a last minute request for film extras led Susie Landau Finch to the set of The Cotton Club where she was dressed by Academy Award-winning costume designer Milena Canonero. That perception-altering experience made a lasting impression on Susie, inspiring her to share Milena’s talent, insight and impressive legacy with the Look What She Did! …
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From India to Italy: Food and Cross-Cultural Faux Pas
I remember leaving my wife Ankita with a “not without you” look at the airport, but the deal I was going for was worth it. My first business trip to Italy was a dream come true. Not only was it an opportunity to land a potentially big client, but it was also a chance to …
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No)one Art House presents: "Chiasm. Or, the body of two faces"
This week in LA a dynamic, emerging, young dance company No)one Art House presents “Chiasm. Or, the body of two faces”. This world premiere production, with choreography by New York based Danielle Russo and two local emerging artists: fashion designer PHLEMUNS and projection artist Steve Rosa, will be “built as an immersive event, wholly engulfing …
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Movement speaks louder in The Fits
Inside the strange and beautiful universe created in Anne Rose Holmer’s breakout feature film The Fits, dialogue is largely absent, and movement, singular visual imagery, and the powerful screen grabbing presence of its young star Royalty Hightower speak much louder than words ever could. The story follows a tomboyish young girl, eleven-year-old Toni, who trains daily …
