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A friend I’ve never called by his first name
I read Frederic’s article about the Musée Rodin today, and I liked how he mentioned Rodin – as an imaginary friend who isn’t called by his first name. And it made me think of others... Monet, Caravaggio, Picasso, Vermeer, Dalí, Warhol. .. With most artists, we’re used to calling them by their last names. And the same goes for their artworks. I didn’t go to see Sunset on the Seine at Lavacourt, Winter Effect , I went to see Monet. "And which one of the Monets was it exactly?"
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I want the morning sun in my bedroom
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I forgot I'm a writer
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There is no prize to perfection
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Siren's call
Every first Wednesday of the month, we have a siren test here in Czechia. And I turn into a siren, too. Every first Wednesday of the month, I send my alluring voice to people via email. To tempt them with my latest articles, sketches, playlists etc. For inspiration, fun, whatever...
Wanna join us, my ancient hero?
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