In a time where everyone has to stay at home as much as possible, we can explore cultural expressions virtually. In the article ‘So You can’t go to the museum. But you can bring the Museum to your home’ we read: “Research has shown that viewing art can reduce stress and anxiety, increase motivation and … Continue reading
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‘CROSSROADS’…and beyond
In Brussels, in the Art & History Museum, colorful road lines on the floor guides you through a collective symbolic system about beliefs, values and practices of cultures on which they were conceived. In this case the decline of the Western Roman Empire at the same time the beginning of a time of change. A … Continue reading
SEEDS OF LIBERATION
Before there was hope to be liberated…. 75 years ago ‘Belgium’ was liberated and World War II ended. With ‘Liberation,’ peace came and the spirit of freedom too… On a day when we remember the past to continue with the present and the future, we have to make the right choices…for the challenges that await … Continue reading
TO HONOR AND COMMEMORATE, I RE-POST ‘My 49th National Day’
Because of the joy we had, Because of the sadness we share, To advance to the ’50th National Day’ in 2020. With Oman’s new ruler Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said who took the oath before the Council of Oman this Saturday and confirmed to the Omanis and the world that: “the Sultanate will continue … Continue reading
LUMINOUS DETAILS
Till the 4th of August the ‘Gallery’ of the church of Saint Nicolas in La Roche-en-Ardenne is ‘light’-ened by the oil paintings of Rachel-Alexandre Frédérick. (click on thumbnail to enlarge pictures) As a resident of Bastogne, he is a nature lover of the Ardennes in the south-east of Belgium. And then the artist talks about … Continue reading