Vincent Van Gogh

Art History: The Last painting of Van Gogh

Daubigny’s Garden
Vincent Van Gogh

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The ominous and haunting Wheatfield With Crows is often mistakenly said to be Vincent van Gogh’s final painting. Although it was certainly one of his final paintings, scholarly analysis of the artist’s letters indicates that Wheatfield With Crows was completed around two weeks before his suicide in July 1890. 

That means that van Gogh’s actual last painting was probably Daubigny’s Garden, one of three works depicting the large garden of Charles-François Daubigny, a painter who van Gogh deeply admired. The idyllic garden scene is a sharp contrast to the darker Wheatfield With Crows, offering no apparent hint of van Gogh’s mental torment.
 
On the morning of July 27, 1890, van Gogh went outdoors to paint, apparently bringing a loaded gun with him. He then attempted suicide by shooting himself in the chest, although the bullet failed to kill him. He died two days later in the presence of his brother, at the age of 37. 

Van Gogh never achieved any real success or fame before his untimely death and, as a result, his mother tragically disposed of a large amount of his work.

The Mysterious Queen Of Sheba

Legends Of Africa: The Mysterious Queen Of Sheba

We know of the Queen of Sheba from various sources, including the Bible and the Qur’an. 

Whether she was a queen regent or a queen consort, we do not know. Her full name isn’t ever mentioned, but most scholars believe her kingdom may have been in the region of Ethiopia. The royal family of Ethiopia claims to be direct descendants of the child born to the queen and King Solomon. In their legends, the queen is named Makeda.

This is the story: The king invited Makeda to a ceremonial feast where spicy food was deliberately served. Because she was staying the night, the queen asked Solomon to swear he wouldn’t force himself on her. 

He said he wouldn’t take anything from her if she didn’t take anything from him. Unfortunately, she got thirsty during the night, woke up, and reached for some water that was placed close to her bed. 

The king appeared, reminding her of her promise, as water was the most esteemed of all earthly possessions. The queen took the water and drank it, so setting the king free of his promise.

Aggrieved subscribers sue MTN and ETISALAT in Nigeria

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 Aggrieved subscribers sue MTN and ETISALAT in Nigeria

 

 Aggrieved subscribers whose lines were allegedly wrongfully deactivated have sued MTN Nigeria Communications Limited and ETISALAT Nigeria.

The aggrieved subscribers are seeking a declaration that the defendants had mutilated their social status by not only wrongfully deactivating their lines but by also leaving voice prompts for caller, stating that their lines have been barred due to incomplete information.

They also accused the telecoms companies of trading in their phone numbers without their consent and relaying their bio data to marketing companies, which inundate them with unsolicited calls and text messages.

Dont you think the telecoms companies should be made to compensate subscribers.

Share your opinion on this issue.

 

The coming together of culture and creativity

The coming together of culture and creativity

Culture and Creativity show that you should attend.
The event is  Oxford Creative Connection’s upcoming annual art show and sale.

It is to showcase  paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, novels and historical books.
Check this out:
What: Oxford Creates
Where: Craigowan Golf and Country Club
When: Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 15 from noon to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free.

You can't beat this!

See the paintings of Yisa Akinbolaji, A Nigerian painter living in Canada

See the paintings of Yisa Akinbolaji, A Nigerian painter living in Canada

 Yisa’s ultimate goal has been to establish an identity that would be recognized by art lovers internationally. 

That identity would include the distinctiveness and excellence of his work and the attention he can bring to the sources of his professional achievement. Through his innovative technique, one can tell that his goal is progressively being attained.

See the works of Wangechi mutu: African Female Painter

See the works of Wangechi Mutu: African Female Painter.

 Born in 1972, Nairobi, Kenya, Lives and works in New York 

 Untitled, 2004: Mixed media collage and painting on vellum: 44.5 x 47cm

 

In Untitled, Wangechi Mutu creates a glamorous, yet barbaric centrefold. 

 In picturing female sexuality, Mutu offers a futuristic totality of womanhood that’s both fiery and liberated. Comprised of motorcycle parts, she’s a machine built for speed: corpulent, sexy, with the dazzling power creation.

 

 Backlash Blues: 2004: ink, acrylic, photocollage, contact paper, on mylar: 198 x 119.4 cm

Painted on mylar, Wangechi Mutu’s Backlash Blues conveys an otherworldly quality: the paint and ink suspends on the plasticy vellum-like surface with an unnatural luminosity.

 Using a variety of techniques from airbrush to stencilling, controlled spills, and detailed brushwork, Mutu’s image poses as a composite of gesture; collaged photographic elements merge seamlessly into the painterly aesthetic.

Lai Mohammed meets bloggers in Lagos.

Lai Mohammed meets bloggers in Lagos and I was not invited.

 Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed met with bloggers in lagos today, November, 23rd. He says the Federal government is not about to regulate  the Nigerian Social Media. The event took place at a chinese restaurant in Lagos. I am a blogger, but I was not invited to this meeting. WHY?