Photograph of Self by Teun Hocks who combines multilayered creations into something that balances somewhere in between photography and paintings.
First, he constructs scenes in his studio and takes a black and white photograph. He then hand colors the photographs with transparent oil paint, taking precise care in the coloring in order to create specific emotions and atmosphere.
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Hi, everyone! Step into the cozy world of glowing embers and flickering flames - a fireplace experience like no other. 🔥
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For centuries, the fireplace has been a heartwarming centerpiece of family life. It’s where stories are told, laughter is shared, and quiet moments are savored. The fireplace isn’t just a source of heat—it’s a symbol of togetherness, calm, and the simple joys of life. Whether it’s a snowy winter night or a crisp fall evening, sitting by the fire has always been a way to slow down and reconnect with the things that truly matter.
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But the beauty of a fireplace isn’t reserved for special occasions. It’s the perfect partner for everyday relaxation, too. The rhythmic crackle of burning logs can help melt away stress, calm your mind, and even lull you into the best sleep you’ve had in weeks. Whether you’re meditating, enjoying a quiet dinner, or simply soaking in the peace of the moment, the fireplace sets the scene for tranquility.
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Teun Hocks lived in Breukelen, the Netherlands, and taught at the Design Academy in Eindhoven.
Trained as a painter and performance artist, he also made video and Super 8 films in addition to his photographs and drawings.
The giant cities that dominate the global economy have their roots in the glorious and turbulent histories of Amsterdam, London and New York. They each embodied a new urban concept that gave rise to radical and ambitious new city designs and technologies. This series recaps 400 years of ruthless competition that created myriad great minds and the amazing vibe that these great cities embody today.
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0:00Episode 1 - A Golden Century (1585-1656) Starting in 1585 as the small city of Amsterdam, gradually became the first world city in human history. Watch the story of Amsterdam's ascension and growing dominance on world trade, and the spectacular innovations that made it possible. Across the Channel, London wasn't the challenger that it will soon become - but the City is growing and finds its destiny: commerce and finance. * 53:03 Episode 2 - Clashes (1650-1800) As Amsterdam is at its peak and becomes the third largest city in Europe, London gradually takes the lead, and a third player enters world history: New Amsterdam, once a Dutch city, is eventually conquered by England and becomes New York. * 1:45:03 Episode 3 - Metropolis (1800-1880) Watch how New York, just two decades after the war of independence, makes its way through and becomes the great challenger of London. During the 19th century, both cities will experience industrial revolution, modernity and the enormous challenge of migrations and mass poverty. * 2:37:26 Episode 4 - Global Cities (1880-2017) London and New York turn to gigantism and open the way to the city of tomorrow. New York invents the skyscraper and the skyline, new concepts that will revolutionize urbanism and shape the cities around the world. London, the heart of the British Empire and the wealthiest city on earth, faces pollution, with its deadly consequences, and cannot overcome its huge poverty problem.
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Réalisateur : Frédéric Wilner, Producteurs : ARTE France, Iliade Productions 2018 « Comment, en quatre cents ans, la concurrence des trois métropoles pour dominer l'économie mondiale a suscité un nouveau modèle urbain. Frédéric Wilner retrace brillamment cette captivante aventure historique ». En 1594, Amsterdam, capitale des Provinces-Unies, n'est qu'une prospère petite ville de moins de 30 000 habitants qui s'apprête à braver le monopole portugais sur le commerce des épices asiatiques. L'esprit d'entreprise de ses marchands et la liberté politique dont ils jouissent, alors exceptionnelle en Europe, vont leur permettre de créer en 1602, avec la Compagnie des Indes orientales, la première multinationale au monde. Quatre cents ans plus tard, ce geste fondateur, qui inaugure une compétition sans répit pour contrôler le commerce mondial, aura donné naissance à un nouveau modèle de villes.
Tour de force Première bourse aux actions, naissance du bureau, invention de l'ascenseur, aménagement des transports, construction des gratte-ciel… : Amsterdam, sa grande rivale Londres, puis New York, à l'origine un simple comptoir de commerce hollandais fondé en 1624, vont se trouver au cœur d'innovations cruciales, suscitant des formes urbaines et architecturales novatrices. Pour mettre en lumière ces épopées urbaines à la fois concurrentes et connexes, Frédéric Wilner, comme il l'avait fait pour Paris et Berlin, mêle avec virtuosité les outils narratifs : commentaire précis et élégant, récits d'historiens au talent de conteurs, archives foisonnantes, magnifiques prises de vues réelles et usage inspiré de l'animation. À la fois sous forme de maquettes en mouvement, qui retracent en détail l'évolution des routes maritimes et du tissu urbain, ou de séquences empruntant judicieusement à la peinture d'époque pour faire revivre des personnages clés, ces passages animés contribuent à la fluidité et au dynamisme de ces quatre épisodes. Le réalisateur passe d'une ville à l'autre, de l'histoire collective aux destins individuels, traitant de l'urbanisme comme du design, de l'architecture et des techniques, des rapports de force sociaux et politiques, de l'économie et de l'art, sans jamais sacrifier ni la limpidité ni la richesse de son récit. Un tour de force.
4 épisodes 1. 1585 - 1650 : Un siècle d'or À la fin du XVIe siècle, alors qu'on y invente la société par actions, la bourse des valeurs et la production en série de navires de commerce, Amsterdam se développe autour d'un plan d'urbanisme ordonné – une première en Europe. * 2. 1650 - 1800: Conflits et intérêts En 1664, la Nouvelle-Amsterdam, conquise par les Anglais, se nomme dorénavant New York. * 3. 1800 - 1880 : Le choc de la modernité Explosion de la population, arrivée de l'industrie, du train et du métro, pollution, pauvreté de masse : au tournant du XIXe siècle, Londres et New York sont les premières métropoles à vivre le choc de la modernité, qui les métamorphose. * 4. 1880 - 2017 : La course au gigantisme - Après 1900 s'ouvre l'ère du gigantisme. * https://boutique.arte.tv/detail/trois_villes_a_la_conquete_du_monde
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speech has the same formulaic windup. And you think you know what’s
coming next - the pitch for some spare change. But then things head in a
new direction, and a mini drama unfolds. I won’t spoil the rest. J’Attendrai Le Suivant
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Making the case for Rembrandt this debate will be Simon Schama. For him Rembrandt is humanity unedited: rough, raw, violent, manic, vain, greedy and manipulative. Formal beauty was the least of his concerns, argues Schama, yet he attains beauty through his understanding of the human condition, including to be sure, his own. But for novelist Tracy Chevalier it can all get a little exhausting. Rembrandt’s paintings, she believes – even those that are not his celebrated self-portraits – are all about himself. Championing Vermeer, she will claim that his charm lies in the very fact that he absents himself from his paintings. As a result they are less didactic and more magical than Rembrandt’s, giving the viewer room to breathe. https://youtu.be/cCQZnXz2Uss
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