Magnum: the anniversary of Magnum Photos

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Marilyn | Magnum Photos

USA. Nevada. US actress Marilyn MONROE on the Nevada desert going over her lines for a difficult scene she is about to play with Clarke GABLE in the film “The Misfits” by John HUSTON. 1960 / Magnum Photos

MAGNUM: THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAGNUM PHOTOS

In 1947, exactly 70 years ago, on the terrace of the Museum of Modern Art of New York the photographic agency Magnum Photos was born.
An idea originated from the reflections made by Robert Capa during the Spanish Civil War together with other photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger, David Seymour and William Vandivert.

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The Beatles Vinyl Collection

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THE BEATLES VINYL COLECTION

I do love music, and I write each post of this blog accompanied by background music (and this post is no exception).
I listen to music practically at any time of the day, because music inspires me, keeps me company, and it has been a constant of my life since I was a child, since my parents played vinyl discs at home, among which there are some pieces of history of music which are stuck in my mind.

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Roberto Capucci: design becomes fashion

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Image source: trosemarine via Pintenters

ROBERTO CAPUCCI: DESIGN BECOMES FASHION

Roberto Capucci is an artist on loan to the world of fashion.
His dresses are like sculptures made of soft and light fabrics, but very voluminous, which deserve to be exhibited in museums or in the most important theatres, rather than on the catwalks.

It’s Capucci himself who says that he isn’t an expert in fashion, at all.

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Love images: paintings talking about love

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Il Bacio | Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt, Il Bacio (1907-1908) – Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna. Image source: Cultura – Biografieonline.it

LOVE IMAGES: ROMANTICISM, ART AND MASTERPIECES, PAINTINGS TALKING ABOUT LOVE

It’s just a few words, but it seems that it’s very hard to say “I love you”.
I declared my love some time ago, and if I hadn’t had the courage to do it, probably this blog wouldn’t have been born. And who knows what would happened to me, because that love has changed completely my life.

And you? Have you found the love?
Th love which overwhelms you and makes you change your path in life, your goals, and messes up your life plan?
I do believe in love, and if you are ready to declare your love, but you don’t know how to do it, maybe these artworks can inspire you, or maybe they will make you wait for the right moment for a little while yet.

SEE ALSO: the most beautiful love declarations in movies.

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Romantic movies: the most beautiful love declarations in movies

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Image source: The Huffington Post.com

Image source: The Huffington Post.com

 ROMANTIC MOVIES: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE DECLARATIONS IN MOVIES

Valentine’s Day is coming.
For someone it will be an unforgettable day. Some of you will visit the world’s most romantic cities, such as Venice and Paris; others, instead, will stay home. I will stay home, as well.
What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?

If among the things to do, there’s also a love declaration, try to do it in style, because it’s one of the moments which will be forever stamped on your memory and on your heart. If you need some suggestions on what to say on this special occasion, here are the most beautiful love declarations in movies which draw inspiration from art and literature.
Which is your favourite love declaration?

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