Dance: Porcelain Doll Pole Dancing - Vanesa Viskova

Dancer: Vanesa Viskova



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Cosplay... Is An Art: Colossalcon 2018

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Cosplay... Is An Art: MCM London Comic Con

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Théobald Chartran

Art Appreciation

I came across an amazing painting of a young girl seated nude on sheep skin, covered with a shawl and playing a mandore musical instrument.

The painting is by French propaganda painter Théobald Chartran. Born on July 20, 1849, Chartran was known for painting figures representing historical scenes. He also was considered a favorite portraitists of elegant society.

You can view more of his wonderful work HERE.

Andrew Carnegie via adamworld

James Hazen Hyde via newyorkhistoryblog

The Mandore Player via conchigliadivenere

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%A9obald_Chartran
http://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp06781/theobald-chartran-t
https://conchigliadivenere.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/theobald-chartran-1849-1907-french/
http://newyorkhistoryblog.org/2013/01/28/james-hazen-hyde-a-gilded-age-scandal/

Chris Wallace ask Putin tough Question

Chris Wallace had a one-to-one interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin following a joint press conference between the presidents of the United States and Russian, and he didn't shy away in asking a very serious question.

Wallace: Why is it that so many people who are political enemies of Vladimir Putin are attacked?

Putin: First of all, all of us have plenty of political enemies. I'm sure that President Trump has many political rivals.

Wallace: But they don't end up dead?

Putin: Not always. Well, has Presidents been killed in the United States. Haven't you forgotten about... Has Kennedy been killed in Russia or the United States? And Mr. King... And what happens to the clashes between police and civil society of several ethnic groups... well, that happens on the U.S. soil. All of us have our own domestic set of problems. But going back to Russia, yes we do have crime... in some extent Russia's statehood is maturing and there are some side affects and we persecute people responsible for these crimes. But since you mentioned this Skripal case, we would like to get at least some sort of a document evidence about it but nobody gives it to us."

Sources:

https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/world/vladimir-putin-asked-why-so-many-of-his-enemies-end-up-dead-as-he-addresses-novichok-poisonings/ar-AAAcqZO?li=BBqdg4K
http://www.tmz.com/2018/07/17/vladimir-putin-dead-political-rivals-die-chris-wallace-interview/

Flickr Favorites

Dance: Maria Callas - Vissi D'arte

Choreography: Klaudia Pepa



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Cosplay... Is An Art: Fanime for 2018

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Dance: Billie Eilish & Khalid - Lovely

Choreography: Paris Cavanagh



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Cosplay... Is An Art: FanimeCon2018

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Ayla Erdener

Art Appreciation

During the Big Medium West event in May, I met Ayla Erdener. The local Austinite artist was displaying many of her wonderful illustrations and paintings.

You can see more of her work on her website HERE.

Retirement via instagram.com/aylalah

Sources:

https://www.aylart.com
https://www.instagram.com/aylalah/
https://twitter.com/aylalah

Sarah Sheppard

Art Appreciation

I met Sarah Sheppard during the Spring Big Medium West art event in Austin. She was working on a commissioned piece.

Originally from Dallas, the artist works on canvas and murals using various mediums such as acrylics, spray paint, and oils.

You can see more of her amazing work HERE.

via west.bigmedium.org

Sources:

https://www.sarahsheppardsart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thee.divine.sarah/
https://society6.com/theedivinesarah
http://west.bigmedium.org/part/part_K.html

Dance: Trey Songz - Panty Droppa

Choreography: Aliya Janell



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George Michael - Monkey

Music Appreciation

Released on July 4,1988, George Michael's Monkey reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100. This was the fourth single from the Faith album to hit number-one.

George Michael was considered a sex symbol of the late 80s. The official music video, directed by Andy Morahan, featured George Michael in two settings dancing against a white background and in a tour footage. Paula Abdul choreographed his dance moves in the music video.



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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_(song)

Elton John - I'm Still Standing

Music Appreciation

The legendary Sir Elton John is widely known as the best-selling music artist in the world with over 350 million albums sold worldwide.

From his Platinum-certified album, Too Low for Zero, Sir Elton John's I'm Still Standing was released on July 3, 1983.

The music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, featured Sir Elton John walking, singing, and dancing in Cannes (InterContinental Carlton Cannes) and Nice, France on the French Riviera.




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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Still_Standing