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Michael McCloskey

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:19:19 -0400

As we travel in space we can see more clearly that we enjoy a unique experience as living creatures....

Never Seen Such Good Things - Devendra Banhart

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:29:00 -0400

Never Seen Such Good Things - Devendra Banhart

Marina Abramović and Ulay - MoMA 2010 Marina Abramovic and...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:22:00 -0400

Marina Abramović and Ulay - MoMA 2010

Marina Abramovic and Ulay started an intense love story in the 70s, performing art out of the van they lived in. When they felt the relationship had run its course, they decided to walk the Great Wall of China, each from one end, meeting for one last big hug in the middle and never seeing each other again.

At her 2010 MoMa retrospective Marina performed ‘The Artist Is Present’ as part of the show, where she shared a minute of silence with each stranger who sat in front of her. Ulay arrived without her knowing and this is what happened.

I’ve always found that sharing minutes of silence with people whether it’s a single person or a group is a very powerful moment. You observe the person who’s in front of you and you look at him/her in a very particular way. Or you simply get lost in your thoughts and go wherever the silence takes you. It really depends on one’s ability to see beyond the surface but I would say it’s almost comparable to meditation.

Sometimes, we think we have everything under control but life is full of surprises, beautiful and sad ones. In this very intense moment that you’re going to watch, when you haven’t seen a loved one for years and years, it’s hard to predict what’s going to happen. In the 60 seconds they have together, both of them create a very strong and unique connection. You can feel the secrets in their eyes. It starts as a very disturbing and touching eye contact to unfold into something stronger, more beautiful, more physical.

First Fires (Ft. Grey Reverend) - Bonobo

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:10:06 -0400

First Fires (Ft. Grey Reverend) - Bonobo

Film Making : Defined A film is a petrified fountain of...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:58:15 -0400

Film Making : Defined

A film is a petrified fountain of thoughts and feelings.

Complement this beautiful quote on cinema.

"A man is mortal while mankind is not. I trust that believers and nonbelievers alike recognize this...."

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:48:00 -0400

“A man is mortal while mankind is not. I trust that believers and nonbelievers alike recognize...

Broken - S. Carey

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:31:12 -0400

Broken - S. Carey

"The idea is to leave here a little smarter."

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:04:00 -0400

“The idea is to leave here a little smarter.” - Reyeb - A Prophet

Alan Watts - Time To Wake Up Alan Watts sharing once again very...

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:26:00 -0400

Alan Watts - Time To Wake Up

Alan Watts sharing once again very inspiring and genuine reflections.

Coupled with a great piece by E.S. Posthumus and perfectly synced with a beautiful video animation.

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Desmond Tutu

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:46:00 -0400

“The evolution of the world is a great manifestation of God. As scientists understand more and...

Wicked Games - Chris Isaac

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:25:59 -0400

Wicked Games - Chris Isaac

"We’re in love. We just want to be together. What’s wrong with that?"

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:33:00 -0400

“We’re in love. We just want to be together. What’s wrong with that?” - Suzy...

The Most Astounding Fact - Neil deGrasse Tyson Astrophysicist...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:15:36 -0400

The Most Astounding Fact - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” This is his answer.

"The Old Testament Book of Micah answers the question of why we are here with another question:..."

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:43:00 -0400

“The Old Testament Book of Micah answers the question of why we are here with another...

Blue Ice - Shout Out Louds

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:10:26 -0400

Blue Ice - Shout Out Louds

"We record everything through our lifetime."

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:07:00 -0400

“We record everything through our lifetime.” - Peggy Dodd - The Master

Follow “Is The New” Commercial for a brazilian...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:55:00 -0400

Follow “Is The New”

Commercial for a brazilian magazine.
Film Bronze Lion and Craft Bronze Lion at Cannes Lions Festival 2012.

For more creative ads and campaigns, check the ADS category of the blog.

To This Day Project - Shane Koyczan Help this message have a far...

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:40:23 -0500

To This Day Project - Shane Koyczan

Help this message have a far reaching and long lasting effect in confronting bullying. Absolutely amazing !

The Year in Film Enjoy this great compilation put together by...

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:08:35 -0500

The Year in Film

Enjoy this great compilation put together by Google. The Academy Awards are a few days away !

"It’s an interesting group of people, your friends are. Like the cast of a Fellini movie."

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:59:50 -0500

“It’s an interesting group of people, your friends are. Like the cast of a Fellini...