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“The Absence of Any Purpose Is the Starting Point for My Work” | An Interview with Roman Muradov

Posted on December 17, 2015 by agogo22

Originally posted on Biblioklept:
I’ve been a fan of Roman Muradov’s strange and wonderful illustrations for a while now, so I was excited late this summer to get my hands on his début graphic novella, (In a Sense) Lost and Found (Nobrow Press).…

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Radio: Everything Everything on BBC 6 Music This Afternoon!

Posted on December 17, 2015 by agogo22

Tune in from 1pm (GMT) to hear the Radcliffe & Maconie Show which is coming from Manchester’s Christmas Markets and features, among others, EVERYTHING EVERYTHING! Here’s the link to listen live: LISTEN We’ll post the link to the show afterwards … Continue reading →

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Those Last Autumn Leaves

Posted on December 17, 2015 by agogo22

This was taken at an empty walkway. I find it interesting because Autumn has started showing its last colours making way for winters. Most of the trees have become leafless. Dried chestnut leaves are vaccuumed ever so often. The rains … Continue reading →

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Monastery Music in Manchester

Posted on December 17, 2015 by agogo22

Earlier this year my friend Betty told me about her trip to The Monastery in Manchester. I had never heard of it but as soon as I read on the website : “Manchester’s magnificent Monastery is Pugin’s architectural masterpiece. It … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Manchester

Posted on December 17, 2015 by agogo22

I took the day off on Monday. We had tickets for the Kate Rusby Christmas concert at the Bridgewater Hall so, having had a hectic couple of weeks at work, I took the opportunity to spend some time mooching round … Continue reading →

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Fancy Getting Married in a Library?

Posted on December 17, 2015 by agogo22

It’s a book lover’s dream, but hopefully one that is shared by your other half. Even if you’re not both book lovers, Manchester Central Library is still a stunning venue in which to hold a wedding. An extreme enthusiasm for … Continue reading →

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Interview with Graham Massey: 808 State and the Development of Record-making

Posted on December 16, 2015 by agogo22

808 State, who take their name after the Roland TR-808 drum machine, are regarded as pioneers of acid house. They have been touring with their defining album ‘Ninety’ for the last year and last June I happened to be in … Continue reading →

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One day in NARA

Posted on December 16, 2015 by agogo22

Follow our blogger to Kansai to enjoy the beauty of Nara and the company of the famous deers from Nara park! https://tictokyo.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/nara/

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Eduardo Cunha, the nemesis of Brazil’s beleaguered president, is now the one feeling the heat

Posted on December 16, 2015 by agogo22

Eduardo Cunha — the speaker of Brazil’s lower house of Congress who wants to see President Rousseff impeached —is under pressure over his alleged role in a major kickback scheme in the state-controlled oil company Petrobras. http://bentavener.com/2015/12/15/eduardo-cunha-the-nemesis-of-brazils-beleaguered-president-is-now-the-one-feeling-the-heat/

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Ernesto Neto: Installations

Posted on December 16, 2015 by agogo22

By: Sophia Perkins (Fall, 2015) Ernesto Neto’s contemporary art concentrates on the idea of immersion. His works are unique because they do not focus solely on the sense of sight, but instead Neto puts particular emphasis on other senses as … Continue reading →

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