Archive for the “The Arts” Category

Chester Beatty Library

Writes ck on January 14th, 2008

Read More: Places to Visit, The Arts

The Chester Beatty Library, in the grounds of Dublin Castle was recommended to me shortly after I moved to Dublin and only with the beckoning of the new year have I gotten around to visiting. Both an art museum and library, the venue houses a great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books [...]

Golden Globe win for Day-Lewis

Writes ck on January 14th, 2008

Read More: Movies, The Arts

Although the show was reduced to an hour long press conference, some news worthiness emerged from last nights Golden Globes with Daniel Day Lewis taking the award for best actor. The trailer alone for ‘There Will be Blood’ gives a clear signal as to the calibre of performance he delivers. I have posted said trailer [...]

Top 6 Friday: Pop Culture Images

Writes ck on January 10th, 2008

Read More: The Arts, Top 6 Friday

The idea behind this list is a compilation of what I think are instantly recognisable images that are part of the vernacular of popular culture. Through various mediums and outlets they have been adapted and referenced to, they offer an instant base for vilifying, satirising and revering any topic. Importantly these were each intended to [...]