Blog No. 227: Father/Daughter Over 20 Years, Mark Morris Dance Company, Jeffrey Sachs Primer on Tariffs
Father Photographs Daughter Every Week for 20 Years
What a creative mind to come up with this idea of documenting a life so extensively and to stick with it, every week, for twenty years. After some digging, I found out the name of the father, Dutch filmmaker and visual artist Frans Hofmeester. This video project is really amazing. Hope it interests you too!
In Hofmeester's own words, "I wanted to document the growing up process and create an artistic project we could all enjoy forever," "When Lotte was born, she was changing at such a rapid pace, and I was desperate to keep the memories intact. As any parent knows, the difference between a child at two days old and two months old is startling. "One of the reasons that the project has had such an impact, I think, is because it's very moving," Hofmeester wrote. "People are touched by it because it conveys a feeling of the soul. They've written to me about their own children. The film makes you realise what life is about, in a direct way."
Mark Morris Dance Company
Mark Morris is a master choreographer and his dance company is one of my favorites. In honor of spring, which has (finally!) arrived in Maine, here is an excerpt from his lovely dance Spring Spring Spring which I think so aptly captures the sense of the season.
And here is a overview of Mark Morris over the years and gives you a taste of him, his company and several of his pieces. If you happen to be lucky enough to be in any of the following cities during their upcoming tour, I would highly recommend it!
Economist Jeffrey Sachs Primer on Tariffs
Jeffrey Sachs, Professor of Economics at Columbia University and president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network is a well respected economist with a long list of credentials and accomplishments in the field of economic development, global macroeconomics, and the fight against poverty. This video provides us with a primer on tariffs--I found it very clearly stated and informative--and knowledge we should all have at this state of the game...
Silkscreen of the Week
Charity of the Week:
American Civil Liberties Union
About The Author
New York City based contemporary artist, Pam Smilow, began writing the creative lifestyle blog “things we love” in an effort to foster a sense of community during times of isolation and reflection. To read more about her and her art, visit her website and check out the essay written by Frank Matheis entitled The Sophisticated Innocence of Pam Smilow.