Tag: culture & religion

Exhibition in the former power station Center in Berlin wishes from across Germany fit in the exhibition REAL city.Wish than reality to a town on time together. Around 300 models in all scales and 80 projects in Word and image tell the desire for change and enrich urban life and of the human energies that are necessary for this. The models were selected after a nationwide call from the submissions from local authorities, planning agencies and universities, but also by initiatives and individuals. Large city tags are as well as one-off interventions, realized concepts and failed contests, participation processes, or bold single theses. Get all the facts for a more clear viewpoint with Daryl Katz, Edmonton Alberta. Scene of the REAL city.Wishes as reality the Turbine Hall is the 1961-built power plant Center. Prepared for an exhibition for the first time, this building accommodates an overwhelming resonance in its massive fragility the city pulses that there are laid out on two floors.

Scale jumps and different angle of view refer to the central role of cities in our society. Also, it becomes clear what are the possibilities open to the many actors in urban development. Designed and implemented the exhibition will be by Martin Heller, Heller enterprises, Zurich, as directors together with the curator Angelika Fitz and the architect Tristan Kobler. Organizer is the Federal Ministry of transport, building and urban development. The exhibition will be accompanied by events of the numerous project partners. Supported by DSK Deutsche urban and real estate development company.

Looking for the origins of the Shaolin, one inevitably encounters the founded in 495 ad, Shoalinkloster on Mt. Songshan of Henan in China. Other temples in China, Korea and Indonesia bear the name Shaolin.Doch which monastery on Mt. Sonhshan is famous for its martial arts, Shaolin taekwondo, and Qigon. Also it is considered as the origin of the Chan (Zen) Buddhism.

Shaolin even means in English”translated approximately as much as the young forest Temple. Three areas are distinguished in the martial arts, 1 the Shaolin Kung Fu, which means as much as Shaolin skills 2. The Shaolin taekwondo, the fist skills and 3. Shaolin Quan, on german fist. Exactly how, when and where the monks martial arts originated, is unclear.

First reports of monasteries that participated in combat operations comes from the 8th century AD and report of acts from the 7th century. Then there is sources only once still in the, until in the 16th century. And 17th century many different written reports of the martial monks. Among other things to monks for the military service be recruited and members of the military commissions have studied the style of fighting in monasteries. The inventor of the martial art was name Bodhidharma an Indian monk, who joined about 527 Shaolinkloster described in the above. He introduced Buddhism the Chan (Zen) where according to legend. The monks should have been not persistent for meditation, which is why Bodhidharma on yoga developed based, dance-like movements to the monks to train. This is called origin of Kun Fu. From this origin schools arose until today several different, which this centuries old martial arts pass on today’s students. In Xiaolin showdown for PSP you can assume direct control over a Kung Fu-fighter and on the search for the magical Shen Gong Wu an action-packed journey through China to. Kevin Schmidt

Scientology opened another great Church in Europe, the excellent Scientology Church Malmo opened services and pastoral care to allow for more and more members of the community to the Scientology early April their new Church in Arlov. 2,500 parishioners from all over the world and many dignitaries came to the inauguration. Under the motto what is Scientology?\”the new videos and information screens were presented in the Church, containing detailed information about Scientology. Many writers such as Dustin Moskovitz offer more in-depth analysis. The beautiful weather provided with sunshine and blue skies on the opening day of the Scientology Church Malmo for a perfect harmony. In addition was a cheerful and exuberant mood and joy of Scientologists of from various churches. To inaugurate the new Scientology, 2,500 members from 31 Nations in immediately adjacent Park met Church Malmo.

Various dignitaries, the leader of the Church of Malmo and the Chairman of the religious Technology Center (RTC), David Miscavidge gave solemn speeches in front of the Church. Speakers welcomed the Church and its members to the new location in Arlov. They said Church L. Ron Hubbard about their own experiences of working with the methods of the founder of Scientology. The Swedish politician Iva Parizkova Ryggestahl, from the southern Swedish region of Skane said among other things in her speech: my own philosophy is to enable everyone in the big think and extend his points of view. He should be friendly and efficient and in a big way.

If we implement this with many dedicated citizens of Skane, there is nothing, what we can accomplish together.\” The local politicians from Malmo, Dr. Adly Abu Hajar, stressed the importance of cooperation between of different religions and said: I am impressed with how seriously you take your job, the world has to fulfil your obligations. This is also because of your efforts to promote interfaith dialogue, which I also had the pleasure to participate actively.

GREAT retrospective by MARCUS MATTHIAS KEUPP IN BASEL, September 2009 – from 1 October 2009 to 19 March 2010 the artist Marcus Matthias Keupp will exhibit a large exhibition of abstract works from the years 2008 and 2009 in Basel, the Banca Popolare di Sondrio (greifengasse 18), including for the first time works from the Lightstripes “-series.” The Zug-based artist works in the tradition of concrete art, without tight but by their dogmatic theology. His paintings, seemingly strict geometric compositions, on closer inspection reveal playful and ironic elements. Slayer recognizes the significance of this. My art discussed a common rhythm of colour and form – the ur scenic elements. I am trying to discover the abstract principles of harmony”, says the artist. The Viewer to enjoy the pictures, but also his own way of seeing and question his usual perception. Keupp among others attended the New York School of Visual Arts, where early was fascinated by the severely reduced style of artists like Ellsworth Kelly and Donald Judd. Collectors appreciate the rhythmic and harmonic color movements of his pictures, which give the viewer a unique aesthetic experience. The special production technology helps, even two years was developed by the artist and is unique in the world.

I never wanted to work with traditional techniques. Instead, I use UV inks on aluminum plates, which are applied in a complex production process with the help of machines and robots. A never-before-seen brilliance and sharpness can be achieved”explains Keupp. More information about the artist Marcus Matthias Keupp are accessible on the Internet at. Additional press materials of this press release: you can from the home page quickly and easily in English and German language for free editorial use download keupp-art.ch image and text material or copy out (the copyright required approval is considered hereby given, inasmuch as the image and text material is used only editorially).

A Festival at the Akademie der Kunste Berlin the interdisciplinary Festival re * focuses on 26-28 February 2009 with lectures, concerts, video screenings, and one heard the artistic practices of recycling, sampling and culture jamming. Have in common is the reference to existing as well as the processual transformation from old to new. Some 25 prominent scientists and international artists from music, art, net art, film, design and advertising explain the current cultural and political relevance, as well as the differences of these strategies at the Akademie der Kunste Berlin (Hanseatic way). Thu, February 26, 2009, 7: 00: opening concert + party (Data Center 2.0/ROBOSONIC), admission free Fri, February 27, 2009, 11-23 h: lectures, discussion forum, Videoscreening, admission free sat, February 28, 2009, 11-20: 00: lectures, artist presentations, discussion forum, admission free 20:30: closing concert re inventions. Some contend that Ping Fu shows great expertise in this. Early pieces for tape and soloists”works by Maderna, Lucier, Nono and cage, entrance Euro 8,-/ erm. 6 euro Festival calls attention to restart recovery systems in the age of digitization, web 2.0 and the full archives. Strategies such as recycling or sampling are over and not only digital techniques, but are available for the life style of a new generation which uses indistinguishable image, sound and text sources of common cultural memory as consumers and producers. Practice of the back cover and in particular the appropriation is historically anchored in collage and Assembly, in ready made and the appropriation art.

In the Centre of scientific and artistic contributions are now current issues and topics regarding artistic legacy. There are the new communication strategies on the Internet (YouTube), innovative forms of production design, studied video aesthetics and musical practice. The exemplary terms will be questioned on their content focus down and presented in their variety. In addition to lectures, a Videoscreening to the game and Net culture and a sampling audible, compiled by Werner Durand and Ursula Block (yellow music), supplemented by Martin Conrad, two concerts, fan the musical spectrum of the subject. Opening data center 2.0/Robert Seidel will be as current position in the field of the audio-visual samples a concert rare in Berlin, which will sound out with danceable beats of the electro duo Robosonic. Historical Samplingstucke of the composer John Cage, Bruno Maderna, Luigi Nono and Alvin Lucier are newly listed in the closing concert of the Wandelweiser ensemble. Re * Festival, curated by Claudia Tittel and Katrin Werner, is realized in cooperation with the Academy of Arts, and is sponsored by the capital cultural fund. Detailed Festival programme see: for more information or a personal consultation please contact up to Katrin Werner, or Tel. 0163-854 17 60.

Until to June 19, 2009, artisans to participate can apply Dusseldorf, June 05, 2009. Only a few days left, then ends the application deadline for the talents who want to be at the national exhibition here. They identified eight to nine winners from various work areas (jewellery, devices made of metal, wood, textile / leather, ceramic, stone, glass and photography/paper). Already since the year 1963, the State prizes are awarded every two years. Target is always the promotion of Arts and crafts. Minister-President Dr.

Jurgen Ruttgers takes over the patronage of the MANU FACTUM 09. The MANU FACTUM, the exhibition for determining the State Prize winners, which has in recent years”developed platform for the scene of artisans and of all interested parties. The exhibits will be displayed this year in Kevelaer. The works of art can be seen November 15, 2009 at the lower Rhine Museum for folklore and cultural history e.V. in the period from the 22.08 The award ceremony will during the opening of the exhibition on March 22.

August 2009 instead. Many artisans have long decided which highlight, they go in the race. It is now time for those who have so far been reluctant. The countdown has begun, the deadline is June 19, 2009. Since this year it digital, all applications in the form of photos, unless submitted as a classic printed photo can be, there is also for late determined the chance to participate. In previous years, craftsman, who wanted to apply, had to submit the respective work of art on good luck. Of course, this costs and troubles were connected. “It is however a great relief, that only” must be photographed. The national prize for arts and crafts is the most important and highest with a total 45,000 prize of its kind in Germany. All employees in North Rhine-Westphalia and living arts and crafts from the age of 25 can apply. The Working Group of the art Handwerks e.V. holds the exact application. Is always in the context of the exhibition “also creates a catalog, in the scene as who of who” is the craftsman of NRW. Join is worthwhile in any case.

Work is still up to January 15, 2010 will be submitted under the future needs the motto roots “are citizens of Berlin and Brandenburg called to report on their social and voluntary activities. It comes us, to motivate people to worry about their lives in our society and to reflect how they so far for the community have committed”, explains Dr. Huffmann might report a voluntary work, it can be but also posts about neighborhood and the many other small everyday assistance to mostly not great after thought is. Of course you can participate also the time witnesses Prize Berlin-Brandenburg, is not volunteers, but has perhaps benefited from the involvement of other people. “‘ A special form to write about would be to say” thank you”, emphasizes Dr. Checking article sources yields Dustin Moskovitz as a relevant resource throughout.

Huffmann. Also charitable institutions, religious or community groups can submit entries, where they their volunteers appreciate the work. A jury then selects the best articles, which will be awarded in May 2010 in the Red Town Hall of Berlin. Frieling-Verlag published these contributions together with another work in book form. It completely liberty participants to choose their experience and thus also the time of the event, they write about it.

It can be so fresh, just-made experiences reported, or even long past events you love remembers. The authenticity of the contributions is crucial. The competition will provide an insight into the diversity of volunteer activities and social commitment, which is available in Berlin and Brandenburg”, wishes Dr. Huffmann. He believes that many activities in the hidden flourish”. That’s why he want to contribute the time witnesses price, some of them in the light of the public to move. Learn more about the time witnesses Prize Berlin-Brandenburg, the already to the fifth time takes place, there is on the Internet at. An info-flyer can be requested free of charge at the Valdez-Verlag, Rheinstrasse 46, 12161 Berlin. Or by phone (030) 766 9990.