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Lacanian Ink 31 - Sacrosanct Depression
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In our Politically Correct times, it is fashionable to discern homosexuality in the musical texture of some classic composers and thus redeem them - there are, for example, totally unconvincing and ridiculous readings of Schubert: he must have been gay, because his music is non-aggressive/penetrative/phallic, full of soft passages... In the case of Eugene Onegin, however, we stand on a much more firm ground. In the Fall of 1876 Tchaikovsky informed his closest family members of his intention to marry a typical hysterical passage ��� l acte, an act of ethical betrayal, of compromising one s desire, i.e., a desperate attempt to thwart his homosexuality. Slavoj Zizek, Eugene Onegin, a Russian Gay Gentleman.
Political power in the territory where the subject-body exists, raises, be it on the small scale, the question decisive in the entire history of the Soviet Union and Popular China of the links between the State and the Communist Party. The form Two of the point is here particularly clear: either one concentrates the totality of the capacity of decision in the hands of the directors of the Party, or one endows the popular power with a militant reality, under the guise, Mao advocates, of councils of delegates of the workers, of the peasants and of the soldiers . Alain Badiou, The Political Variant of the Subject-of-Truth.

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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Elephants parade around a shadow box that opens to reveal the pious feet of a guru, a teacher and intellectual guide. In Hindu tradition, students or younger people touch the feet of their guru or elders to receive blessings and show respect. Shailja paints an intriguing image in which the box represents her own mind. "I wanted to convey that my guru is giving me knowledge and I am rejoicing. Diminutive figures on the side of the box are seen dancing after acquiring knowledge." The elephants symbolize Lord Ganesha's sacred knowledge. Artisan Info: "Hello friends, my name is Shailja, which means Parvati (who was the consort of Lord Shiva); it also means 'Queen of the Hills.' I was born on 2 October 1977. My father is originally from Pakistan and eventually settled in Ludiana. After marrying my mother, they transferred to Delhi. I studied at the Institute of Management and Service, from where I graduated with a diploma in Commercial Art. However, I was not satisfied since it was more about commercial art and marketing, than fine arts. I also studied multi media art for a year, yet still I was not satisfied. "I remember when I was barely 10 years old, I used to sketch fascinating figures of Mickey Mouse and other cartoon characters on chart paper. The snake is another animal that has always fascinated me. Its cool nature always intrigued me. I know snakes can be

'Sacrosanct Ganesh,' mask

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Ganesha appears infused in Balinese artistry - his inspired image immortalized in albesia wood by Wayan Gandung. The Hindu deity's wise and noble face is accompanied by a feast of colorful patterns, which Gandung elegantly paints with acrylics. Ganesha, according to Hindu beliefs, bears the head of an elephant and the body of a man. He is an icon of generosity and wisdom, believed to dispel the occult forces that bring disaster upon humankind. This magnificent mask features detachable parts. Artisan Info: "My name is Wayan Gandung, and I was born in 1965. I started to learn woodcarving when I was just six years old, together with other children. When I was young, I never thought that one day I would be a sculptor. "As a child, I never thought it possible to become an artist. I come from a farming family and it was hard to find time to learn or to buy materials. I was lucky to have my father, for he was able to carve and he taught me how to carve. During this time it was hard to focus seriously on carving, because we had to look after our two cows and also work in the rice fields. Times were hard then, but I had a strong support from my parents. Since 1995, carving has become the main sustenance for my family. "I enjoy working with Novica because my work can reach people outside

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