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Exploring the Brilliant Use of Complementary Colors in ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ | My Modern Met

By Emma Taggart on December 23, 2020 Color is a powerful tool in art. Hues evoke moods and set the tone, which is why choosing the right palette is so important for filmmakers and TV producers. In cinematography, complementary color … Continue reading

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Private View: El Racó – NOWNESS

Catalan sculptor Joan Gardy-Artigas has worked alongside some of the leading artists of the twentieth century, from Picasso and Miró to Giacometti and Chagall. Here, Barcelona-based director Marc Puig takes us into El Racó, the artist’s farmhouse studios to reflect … Continue reading

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NOWNESS Experiments: The Four Temperaments

Inspired by ancient Greek philosopher Galen, video installation artist Marco Brambilla explores the human condition in his latest film, The Four Temperaments. Starring Academy-Award winner Cate Blanchett, Brambilla uses color to evoke the Four Humors. In this beguiling quadriptych, the … Continue reading

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Outlines

“I’m a great believer in outlines.” – Tom Wolfe Track: Waltz for piano in E minor, KK IVa/15, CT. 222 (B. 56) by Frédéric Chopin This video was created using footage and soundtracks in the Public Domain, or released as … Continue reading

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John Canoe (Junkanoo/Jonkonnu), Jamaica

John Canoe (also Junkanoo or Jonkonnu) dancing In Port Maria, St Mary, Jamaica (Caribbean). 01:40 Port Maria Town Center 02:26 To Kingston 02:28 To Ocho Rios Junkanoo has other variations in spelling such as ‘Jankunu’, ‘Jonkonnu’ (called John Canoe by … Continue reading

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Jamaican Jonkunu/Jonkunnu/Jankunu Explained

At Irie Camp Jamaica, we believe that educating our campers about Jamaican culture can lead to appreciation of what we have. Many people fear Jonkunnu performers, and that fear stems from a lack of context and exposure. Before the performers … Continue reading

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AFRICAN TRADITION FOR CHRISTMAS IN JAMAICA (Jonkunu)

https://mangosalute.com/magazine/the-… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkanoo Jonkanoo or Jonkunu as is pronounced by many Jamaicans is a traditional affair stemming from Ghana Africa, where costume and dancing of great significance is done around Christmas time. In this video we talk about how we have … Continue reading

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Nana Kimati Dinizulu Playing The Ashiko and Gome drum @ CEMOTAP Kwanzaa Event 2012

Nana Kimati Dinizulu playing the Ashiko and Gome drum at an CEMOTAP Kwanzaa Event in December 2012. © Aims of Modzawe Inc.  

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Award Winning Short Film | Angel One (Scifi)

A low budget sci fi short about two pilots fighting for their lives and for the glory! The budget for this short film was $100, most of which went into making the helmet, and practical lights for the set. The … Continue reading

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