Philosophy, theories, criticism and conclusions have zero value when our attitude shows the opposite..

There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by sword. The other is by debt. – John Adams

Hidden behind the gray shades of the current financial and political situation in Greece, the words that marks today and tomorrow is the confusion and disorientation.
In May 2010, when Greece’s first bailout was approved and the austerity antisocial measures started, the unemployment rate was at twelve percent. That rate has since climbed almost to twentyseven percent, and the youth unemployment rate for ages up to 25 years old has surpassed the seventy percent mark.

Poverty and destitution are spreading, and the country’s gross domestic product has descended rapidly, while its debt has grown from 127 percent to 180 percent over the past three years.

Four hundred thousand families in Greece not have an income and about three hundred thousand employed workers have not been paid for...

In today’s art world, differentiation is often dismissed as a form of artistic transgression. Messages are expected to be specific, and acceptance is paramount. Art is increasingly bound by the imperatives of our time.

Why is contemporary art so devoid of meaning?

Many artists find themselves trapped within the confines of conceptual art, creating works that seem devoid of substance. One paints nothing but vertical stripes; another places metal squares on the floor. Like Simeon on his pillar, they dedicate their lives to a cultural revolution that often offers little value beyond its immediate circle of adherents.

Contemporary art has become an integral part of the capitalist machine. It is curated Bohemianism, a cultural revolution perpetuated by financial sleight of hand: profitable businesses invest in art nonprofits, which in turn promote artists.

As the value of their work...

“The Love Equation” it describes on person’s feelings for another person in terms of some basic components and their relative importance.

The “retro” multiple tones of grey and the bold shadows are some of the reasons why some people falling in love with black and white photos.

Possibly our brain decodes better the details of a black and white photography and supplements differently what is missing.

But wait .. The colourless, temporal and mysterious magic emitted from black and white cannot be explained so simply..

Let your imagination take you back to my small photographic journey through the toys of my mature age.

I feel very sad about the recent acquisition of Tumblr by Yahoo..
It is certain that in a few months my favorite blogging platform would be flooded by banners and advertisements. Freedom of speech,writing and any form of artistic expression is sure to be marginalized once again on the altar of profit.
Surely this will not happen immediately so to keep prospective customers …

The era of paid communication in social media slowly mutated into a voracious monster that is ready to absorb anything different that spoil the “good image” and standing as an obstacle to success and money.
Success … measured from the paid banners and likes in a globalized world that has ceased to communicate face to face ..

So I left tumblr . My new home for my articles is here