SMYXXV highlights Cultures. Culture is the sum of all the forms of art.
THE KIKUYU TRIBE- KENYA:
The Kikuyu also known as the Agikuyu are an indigenous people who inhabit the highland area of south-central Kenya in East Africa. They are a Bantu. Speaking people & the largest ethnic group in Kenya. They are also known as, " the people of Mount Kenya"- a holy mountain within Kenya & where their origin & history begins according to their oral history.
THE WAKHIS TRIBE- AFGHANISTAN:
The Wakhis are a semi-nomadic people who for centuries have inhabited the Wakhan Corridor ( 217 mile long inhospitable region that stretches from Hindu Kush to the Pamir Mountains) in Afghanistan. They are of Iranian descent & who for thousands of years lived isolated & secluded from civilization within the most inhospitable and barely accessible region on earth.
THE CHANGPA TRIBE OF LADAK- INDIA
The Changpa tribe of Ladak are a semi-nomadic Tibetan people who inhabit the Changlang Plateau of Southeastern Ladak, Jammu, & Kashmir in India. They are pastoralist who raise yaks, goats, sheep & horses & who migrate with their herd.
THE SHUAR TRIBE- ECUADOR/PERU
The Shuar are one of the largest ethnic Indigenous tribes who inhabit the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador & Peru. Shuar is both the name of the tribe as well as the language they speak. They are a subset of the notorious Jivaroan, known as fearless headhunters & whose name exposed fear, due to their practice of tsantsa- the shrinking of a decapitated head of its enemies.
THE ASURINI DO XINGU TRIBE- BRAZIL
The Asurini do Xingu, also known as the Awaete inhabit the Katinemo Indigenous Reserve along the banks of the Xingu river. They are a pottery producing population whose subsistence is based on agriculture, hunting & gathering & fishing. They are also b known for their artistic ability in drawing geometric patterns on objects, ceramics & tattoos of the body.
THE INUIT TRIBES OF THE ARTIC:
The Inuits, also know as Eskimos inhabit the Article region occupying lands that stretch 12,000 miles in Siberia, Canada, Greenland, & Alaska. They are one of the most widely dispersed people in the world with a population of no more than 60,000. The largest population resides in Canada numbering between 25-35,000.
THE BASQUE PEOPLE- FRANCE/SPAIN:
The Basque people are an indigenous people who at present day inhabit autonomous communities & territories that stretches between modern-day Northern Spain & Southern France, called Basque Country. They are a distinct ethnic group from other European people. Their language is unique in that it is not related to any other language on earth. The Basque have for centuries fought back against forced assimilation, invasion and annihilation of their culture, identity & heritage against; the Romans (196BC), the Visigoth(410), & the Islamic Invasion(8th century). They continue to fight even today for their culture, language, identity & right to exist.
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THE BAJAU PEOPLE: The Bajau people are a seafaring nomadic people who have lived on the waters of Southeast Asia, along the coastal regions of the Philippines, Malaysia, & Indonesia. They are known as sea gypsies, sea nomads, & water people. They live in makeshift boats & houses in the ocean & spend 60% of their lives in the water.
PINTADOS FESTIVAL- TACLOBAN, PHILLIPINES: The Pintados Festival also known as the Kasadyan Festival is a cultural religious celebration held in the city of Talcoban during the month of March, to commemorate the ancient tattooed Pintados warriors. The festival highlights the history, culture & pride of the Philippines pre-colonial era & the defeat of the Spaniards in 1590, by the Pintados Warriors.
ZOUJIANG HAUSHAN ROCK PAINTINGS- CHINA
The Zoujiang Haushan Rock Paintings are the largest & best preserved prehistoric petroglyphs paintings in the world. Located on the steep cliffs in the border of Guingxi, China, along the Ming River. They are dated between 5th- 2nd BCE.
TRIBAL ART- TRIBAL MAKEUP- FACE PAINTING- NATIVE AMERICANS
The makeup in the form of face painting can signify many different customs, belief s, and practices. It can also function as social markers, religious expressions, & identifying markers for various tribes. The colors & symbols used have specific meaning, purpose & intent. Red war, Black the living, White-peace, & yellow death.
THE TUAREG TRIBE OF THE SAHARA DESERT:
The Taureg are Berbers who have for centuries led a pastoral lifestyle in the Sahara Desert. With a total population of 2 million they easily move across borders of Southwestern Algeria, Niger, Southwestern Libya, Northern Burkina Faso, Northern Nigeria & Mali. They are referred to as the " Blue People of the Veil". see more https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRqMoSmv/
THE RAMNAMI SAMAJ OF CHHATTISGARH
The Ramnami Samaj are a people born into a lower caste system in India. Due to discrimination, persecution, & exclusion they broke away from Orthodox Hinduism to establish a new religion in 1890. Adherents to this faith are recognized by the visible tattoos on their forehead, face & body of the inscription "Ram Ram", their deity. See more...https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRqMufkF/
THE XERENTE TRIBE- BRAZIL
The Xerente Tribe, also known as Akwe, are an indigenous tribe who inhabit the brush lands of the State of Toncantins, near the Capital city of Palmus.
MEXICO FOLKLORIC DANCE: Mexico's modern folk dance is a blending of elements from its Indigenous, African, & European heritage. Originally part of the Aztecs religious practices but later adapted to new meaning infused with European Christian influences. Today it defines Mexico's culture, nationally & internationally as a preservation & promotion of its history & culture.
JAPANESE BUDDHIST MONKS- JAPAN
ENGLISH PHOTOGRAPHER- JIMMY NELSON
COLLECTION: HOMAGE TO HUMANITY- BHUTAMESE MASKED DANCERS
VIETNAM'S FAMOUS TRAIN STREET- HANOI TRAIN STREET- VIETNAM
THE QUECHUA OF PERU:
The Quechua are Indigenous South American Indians who inhabit the Andean Highlands of Peru, Ecuador & Bolivia. it has been said that they are the direct descendants of the ancient Inca Empire. However, they are the first people's of the Andean Highlands and were colonized by the Incas. Cuzo became the Inca Capital and remains the center of Quechua society even today. They are renowned for their vibrant & colorful textiles made if ilamas, alpacas & sheep and were the first to grow potatoes. The llamas were domesticated in 500.
STREETS OF HANOI, VIETNAM: Hanoi is the Capital & the second largest city in Vietnam.
THE BAYON TEMPLE- CAMBODIA: A Buddhist Temple located in Angkor Thom, Cambodia & built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman primarily to worship Buddhist deities. It was p!aced on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.
THE CHUKCHI TRIBE- SIBERIA
A WARRIOR TRIBE, RUSSIA COULD NOT DEFEAT
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HISTORY OF THE HIRI MOALE FESTIVAL- PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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THE KARAJA TRIBE- BRAZIL
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THE HUNI KUIN TRIBE- BRAZIL
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GOROKA HIGHLAND CULTURAL FESTIVAL- PAPUA NEW GUINEA:
The Goroka Cultural Festival is one of the largest cultural gatherings in Papua New Guinea. Over 1000 tribespeople gather to celebrate a unique display of culture, song & dance. It is a sing-song(a crescendo of kundu drumming, drone singing and pounding dancing) held in September close to their Independence Day. The festival was introduced by missionaries who arrived in Papua New Guinea in 1950, as a way to prevent tribal war amongst the various tribes.
MAIKOS OF GION- KYOTO, JAPAN:
Maikos are apprentice Geishas in Kyoto & Western Japan. Their jobs consists of performing songs, dances & playing the shamisen ( a traditional three-string instrument) or other Japanese instruments for visitors during banquets and parties known as ozashiki. They are often spotted at the annual Gion Matsuri Festival which takes place in July, performing the Suzume Odori dance (Sparrow Dance).
KAMAKURA YABUSAME FESTIVAL- JAPAN
An annual harvest festival celebrating the ancient rite of horseback archery. A traditional Japanese form of equestrian archery that encompasses athleticism, martial arts, religion & history, dating back to the 6th century. It is held at shrines dedicated to the Shinto Religion, which is indigenous to Japan.
SMYXXV TRAVEL....TOYKO CITY SPOTLIGHTS
Tokyo epitomizes the classic sci-fi conceit that even on planets far, far away and millions of years in the future, society will have an inextricable appreciation and fascination with the past. The entire frenetic city is a heterogeneous mix of the old with the most wildly new. The streets, lined with soaring, cement and glass facades and glowing neon signs, are peppered with black, boxy taxis with illuminated rooftop globes. White-gloved drivers sit on the right, drive on the left and calmly navigate the elaborate web of passages and highways that cut a maze through the city.
https://www.manoftheworld.com/blogs/tokyo......
PRITIKA SWARUP WEARS GLAM 80’S STYLE FOR HARPER’S BAZAAR ARABIA
Pritika Swarup channels 1980’s fashion for the pages of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s December 2018 issue. In front of the lens of Enrique Vega, the American model wears the winter collections in New York City. Pritika shows off bold prints and strong shoulders from labels such as Marc Jacobs, Saint Laurent and Valentino. Stylist Newheart Ohanian selects the power dressing designs.
https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/editorial/pritika-swarup-harpers-bazaar-arabia-enrique-vega.....
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ARTIST LAUREN BREVNER...
Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Lauren Brevner grew up in a mixed heritage family rich with culture and inspiration. In 2009, she moved to Osaka, Japan in hopes of reconnecting with her roots. There, Lauren had the honour of apprenticing under renowned artist, Sin Nakayamal. It was through her mentor that she first began her work as an artist. Nakayamal was the inspiration that sparked her journey to self-taught fruition.
The composition of her paintings explore mixed-media through the use of oil, acrylic, and resin. This unique technical style is combined with a collage of Japanese chiyogami, yuzen, and washi paper on wooden panels. Her influence originates from the stylistic elements of traditional Japanese art and culture. She aspires to reinvent the eloquent tradition of using gold and silver leaf in art.
Lauren’s paintings primarily involve the interpretation of female portraiture. She plays with polychromatic layers; the figures within it existing in surreal and isometric spheres. The women embody strength and femininity through sombre silence. Their gaze a myriad narrative. Lauren Brevner seeks to create a commentary on the subject of women and their depiction in art throughout the ages. Her portrayal of women serves to empower rather than objectify: a reflection of the vitality of sensuality over sexuality.
http://www.laurenbrevner.com/new-index......
MOSCHINO FALL/WINTER 18/19 BY STEVEN MEISEL
Steven Meisel shoots Soo Joo Park, Gigi Hadid, Rianne Van Rompaey, Kaia Ge**er, Vittoria Ceretti for Moschino Fall/Winter 18/19. Styled by Carlyne Cerf De Dudzeele. Hair by Guido Palau. Make-up by Pat McGrath.
http://thefashionography.com/moschino-fall-winter-18-19-steven-meisel....
SMYXXV wishes you a happy, healthy & magical New Year ... #2019
THE YEAR...ELLA WHEELER WILCOX..1910
What can be said in New Year rhymes,
That’s not been said a thousand times?
The new years come, the old years go,
We know we dream, we dream we know.
We rise up laughing with the light,
We lie down weeping with the night.
We hug the world until it stings,
We curse it then and sigh for wings.
We live, we love, we woo, we wed,
We wreathe our brides, we sheet our dead.
We laugh, we weep, we hope, we fear,
And that’s the burden of the year.
Ella Wheller Wilcox... Bio: 1850-1919
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, née Ella Wheeler, (born Nov. 5, 1850, Johnstown Center, Rock county, Wis., U.S.—died Oct. 30, 1919, Short Beach, Conn.), American poet and journalist who is perhaps best remembered for verse tinged with an eroticism that, while rather oblique, was still unconventional for her time.
Ella Wheeler from an early age was an avid reader of popular literature, especially the novels of E.D.E.N. Southworth, Mary Jane Holmes, and Ouida. Her first published work, some sketches submitted to the New York Mercury, appeared when she was 14 years old. Soon her poems were appearing in the Waverly Magazine and Leslie’s Weekly. Except for a year at the University of Wisconsin (1867–68), she devoted herself thereafter to writing.
Wheeler’s first book, a collection of temperance verses, appeared in 1872 as Drops of Water. Shells, a collection of religious and moral poems, followed in 1873 and Maurine, a highly sentimental verse narrative, in 1876. The rejection of her next book, a collection of love poems, by a Chicago publisher on grounds that it was immoral helped ensure its success when it was issued by another publisher in 1883 as Poems of Passion, a titillating title that was as racy as any of the contents. The sale of 60,000 copies in two years firmly established Wheeler’s reputation.
In 1884 she married Robert M. Wilcox, a businessman. While making herself the centre of a literary coterie, Wilcox continued to pour out verses laced with platitudes and easy profundities. They were collected in such volumes as Men, Women, and Emotions (1893), Poems of Pleasure (1888), Poems of Sentiment (1906), Gems (1912), and World Voices (1918).
Wilcox also wrote much fiction, including Mal Moulée (1885), A Double Life (1890), Sweet Danger (1892), and A Woman of the World (1904); two autobiographies, The Story of a Literary Career (1905) and The Worlds and I (1918); and columns of prose and poetry for various newspapers and articles and essays for Cosmopolitan and other magazines.
After her husband’s death in 1916, Wilcox made her long-standing interest in spiritualism the subject of a series of columns as she sought—successfully, she claimed—to contact his spirit. At her husband’s direction (she said), Wilcox undertook a lecture and poetry-reading tour of Allied army camps in France in 1918.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ella-Wheeler-Wilcox....
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