I'm back!
January 9th 2008 12:23
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I'm going to start using this blog as a personal diary, after all, my life is as good topic to blog about continuously as any, right? Since this is Postmodern Critic, I might as speak in the first person more often, put more of myself out there.
So what is new and postmodern in my life?
I've been busy compiling a gallery of postmodern architecture on my Facebook group called 'I Love Postmodernism' (join Facebook if you haven't, and look it up) - I have about 100 images up there, including multiple pics of the buildings I really liked, such as the Scottish Parliament House in Holyrood and anything by Frank O. Gehry (I am currently waiting on a book about him). It warmed my heart to find that there was a piece of postmodern architecture in Rome, the place I'm going to be landing at in about three weeks: it's a mosque by an architect called Portoghesi, and I'm not sure exactly why it's postmodern but I've been assured that it is. It's hard to find good pictures of the site, but I did find two, which are up there.
I've also been trying to inundate a support group for people who have issues such as depression that I was recommended a while ago and sometimes attend out of boredom with my postmodern theories, such as that scientific definitions often create the illusion that there is an objective reality of certain illness. I believe there are as many mental states as there are people, and while 'depression' can be a useful starting point, it should only ever be that. All generalisations are dangerous!
As I've already mentioned, I'm going overseas in a few weeks - Narita in Japan, Rome, Naples and the Amalfi Coast in Italy and Barcelona in Spain.
It's easy to find examples of postmodernism in Japan, but I will be looking extra hard in old-fashioned Southern Italy, where tradition rules. As for Barcelona, I've been informed it's the most innovative city in Spain, but I'm not sure how that will translate. I can't wait to find out!
Going back to 'I Love Postmodernism', I have listed a number of site and video clips which I consider postmodern and find personally poignant for some reason, so that's another reason to check it out. Stop by the discussion board and put in your 2c worth while you're there!
And finally, I've begun writing a short story... a sequel, if you like, to Alluring Incongruity which you can read on this site, beginning with a screenplay synopsis which gives way to personal reflection and then an autobiography. Sound like fun?
If you want to get involved in this project (by contributing a paragraph, for example), or any other, send me an email (it's in the Introducing Epiphanie Bloom section).
Hope you're all well and are keeping it pomo,
Epiphanie
So what is new and postmodern in my life?
I've been busy compiling a gallery of postmodern architecture on my Facebook group called 'I Love Postmodernism' (join Facebook if you haven't, and look it up) - I have about 100 images up there, including multiple pics of the buildings I really liked, such as the Scottish Parliament House in Holyrood and anything by Frank O. Gehry (I am currently waiting on a book about him). It warmed my heart to find that there was a piece of postmodern architecture in Rome, the place I'm going to be landing at in about three weeks: it's a mosque by an architect called Portoghesi, and I'm not sure exactly why it's postmodern but I've been assured that it is. It's hard to find good pictures of the site, but I did find two, which are up there.
An interior within the Scottish Parliament House complex
I've also been trying to inundate a support group for people who have issues such as depression that I was recommended a while ago and sometimes attend out of boredom with my postmodern theories, such as that scientific definitions often create the illusion that there is an objective reality of certain illness. I believe there are as many mental states as there are people, and while 'depression' can be a useful starting point, it should only ever be that. All generalisations are dangerous!
As I've already mentioned, I'm going overseas in a few weeks - Narita in Japan, Rome, Naples and the Amalfi Coast in Italy and Barcelona in Spain.
It's easy to find examples of postmodernism in Japan, but I will be looking extra hard in old-fashioned Southern Italy, where tradition rules. As for Barcelona, I've been informed it's the most innovative city in Spain, but I'm not sure how that will translate. I can't wait to find out!
Going back to 'I Love Postmodernism', I have listed a number of site and video clips which I consider postmodern and find personally poignant for some reason, so that's another reason to check it out. Stop by the discussion board and put in your 2c worth while you're there!
And finally, I've begun writing a short story... a sequel, if you like, to Alluring Incongruity which you can read on this site, beginning with a screenplay synopsis which gives way to personal reflection and then an autobiography. Sound like fun?
If you want to get involved in this project (by contributing a paragraph, for example), or any other, send me an email (it's in the Introducing Epiphanie Bloom section).
Hope you're all well and are keeping it pomo,
Epiphanie
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Comment by Michaelie
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Hope you have a great time overseas, looking forward to hearing about your 'PoMo' discoveries when you get back.
Michaelie
Comment by postmoderncritic
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Padsoc
It's great to see you again!
I love the eye-shape evoked again and again on the roof, it's very aesthetically appealing to me! I recommend looking up the complex, as it is full of interesting facets and quirky shapes - and I could only be describing the windows with that phrase! I'm so glad that this non-conformative design is now the site of major political decisions, as the politicians are surrounded by examples of thinking outside the box to aid them in their policy-making decisions!
I will do my best to report back on my finds in Europe and Japan...
Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!
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Comment by Ash
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Will be interesting to 'read' you some more. Love the buildings - I am sure Italy will be an eye opener for you - it`s a stunning country!
Ash
Comment by Lilla
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I also look forward to reading, especially those travels and strange postmodern sights mixed with the old culture ... very exciting ...not to mention your work with depression.
That parliament building is interesting in its choice of the colours of sand, sea and sky, so popular in postmodern architechture throughout the developed world...
Really nice to have you back.
Lilla ...
Comment by katyzzz
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Smart cookies, no not the computer ones that we are always having to disable, nor the chefs either.
Looking forward to a new journey with you.
katyzzz
Comment by postmoderncritic
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Ash - I'm glad to be back - it's been a while, hasn't it? I'm glad you love the shot, and I can't wait to share my travels with you...
Lilla - Lovely to see you, please let me know when you start writing about your adventures in India just in case I overlook it... The support group can be infuriating as the people in charge of it are quite slow to respond to the problems that the group members articulate, and when they do they try to be general so that it's somehow applicable to everybody (how is that possible?). I'm glad you're interested in the group, I'll remember to report back!
I hadn't noticed the sand, sea and sky theme - you're more perceptive than me!
Happy New Year and I'll catch up with you soon~
Katy(zzz) - They spent quite a lot of money on this complex, and it really shows. I haven't been to Scotland and don't know much about its economy, but I hope the wages aren't as miserable as you say, or of they are, that they start to improve soon.
Glad to see you on PmC- Happy New Year!
Thanks to all of you for contributing to this page, I look forward to more fun times with all of you.
Comment by Nina