«For only who can perceive and assess his own experience can also be close to others, and only who can be close to others can also be loved. It’s as simple as that, and as difficult.» (C. Schuldt, Der Code des Herzens)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
«I tell you now that everyone should honor Eros, that I myself do honor to all matters of love with special devotion; and I encourage others to do the same. Now, and for all time, I praise the power and vigor of Eros, to the limits of my ability. (Socrates to Phaedrus, in: Symposium, c. 380 BC)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Omega and Alpha
Until now, dear readers, I have been taking the liberty of entertaining you with art from Latin America and playing out thoughts of all sorts on this topic for a full four years. I thoroughly hope you enjoyed it and were able to take some inspiration. As they say, you should always stop when it`s most beautiful. So, I suggest we set out for new shores now. I fervently hope to preserve your goodwill and keep engaging your curiosity—from now on in Hans’s Parlor! All you need is to lean back and open the e-mails that I will keep sending every other Sunday. Hans’s Parlor: What will it be about?
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HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
Give me a little break – it is time to relax for a moment!
I wish you a very good new year 2019! Yours, Hans
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What does Madame de Staël have to do with Latin America?
My intention is to save the world, or, more precisely, the world of arts. No less will do as justification for writing these lines, with a plethora of ideas, experiences, and memories for more already up my sleeve. To save the world of arts—from what? From downfall by decadence, from ruin by rot, and above all, from the errors of economics. Even good old Duchamp would be turning over in his grave in view of some of the things happening ostensibly in his name …
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