Sheikh Beddredin (Badraldin Mahmoud Ben Israel Ben Abdulaziz): Preacher and Rebel

It is almost ironic that one of the bloodiest chapters of Sheikh Bedreddin’s rebellion in 1416-1420 was written on the

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Dormition of the Theotokos – Η Κοιμηση της Θεοτοκου

Σημερα ειναι Δεκαπενταυγουστος. Αντιγραφω απο το βιβλιο “Προς Εκκλησιασμο” του Νικου Γαβριηλ Πεντζικη. Today is the 15th of August and

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Blue Velvet: A “Fluxus Eleatis” Discourse

IN DREAMS, Roy Orbison A candy-colored clown they call the sandman Tiptoes to my room every night Just to sprinkle

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On the Dark Side: A “Fluxus Eleatis” Discourse

Ludwig Wittgenstein: “In a conversation: one person throws a ball; the other does not know whether he is supposed to

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Diane Arbus, American Photographer

Diane Arbus Photographer American Female “Diane was fascinated by weirdos,” “Not just by their weirdness, but by their commitment to weirdness.” James Randi

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Stations of the Cross: Giandomenico Tiepolo, San Polo Church, Venice Italy and Art Institute, Chicago USA

Giandomenico Tiepolo (1727-1804) was the son of Giambattista Tiepolo, a master of painting. He never achieved the status and fame

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Kaoru Kakizakai: a modern Komuso (Zen Priest of Nothingness) plays Shakuhachi

Introduction I was blessed to attend a recital by Kaoru Kakizakai in the Onassis Cultural Center of Athens, Greece. Kaoru

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Martha Argerich and friends play Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto for 4 Pianos, BWV 1065

On Monday 12th March 2012 I was lucky to attend a concert given by Martha Argerich and a group of

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International Womens’ Day: 8th March 2012 – Διεθνης Ημερα της Γυναικας: 8η Μαρτιου 2012

L’amour, la folie Order of the day, from Bonaparte, First Counsul, to his guard: “Greadier Gobain has committed suicide for

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Time according to Theo Angelopoulos – Ο Χρονος κατα τον Θοδωρο Αγγελοπουλο

Time present and time past Are both perhaps present in time future, And time future contained in time past. If

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