Category Archives: Art

The Two Cultures

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Antigone1984.com

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Un perro andaluz

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Antigone1984.com

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Art and Aid

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Japanese civilization

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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The artist as reactionary

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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The art market – an oxymoron

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Dark satanic mills

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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L’Art et le Néant

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Antigone1984.com

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Art and Money

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Antigone1984.com

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The Art of Building

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Antigone1984.com

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Rose like an Exhalation……… … Continue reading →

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