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Dali Atomicus (1948) - ©Philippe Halsman Estate
Sempre me deliciei com várias imagens do fotógrafo Philippe Halsman, principalmente esta uma série de outras bastante conhecidas que representam igualmente Dali, dando bastante evidência aos seus bigodes retorcidos para cima. Na verdade, toda a sua obra está (a meu ver) repleta de arte, inspiração, criatividade, movimento,…
Este fotógrafo, que à data da sua morte (1979) tinha sido já creditado em 101 capas da revista “Life”, era dono de um espírito avant-garde que muitos desejariam ter, espírito esse que lhe permitiu conseguir uma aproximação sui generis à alma dos seus assuntos fotográficos. Segundo ele, um retrato que não mostrasse introspecção psicológica, não passava de uma representação vazia do tema fotografado.
Por isso mesmo, deu origem à expressão “jumpology” (saltologia se traduzido à letra), que deu o mote para o livro “Philipp Halsman’s Jump Book” de 1959, de onde vem a imagem acima, graças à capacidade de Halsman, no interesse da ciência, convencer diversas celebridades a saltar para a sua câmara. 178 celebridades foram retratadas aos saltos para este livro, entre as quais as actrizes Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, os actores Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Bob Hope, Maurice Chavallier, Anthony Perkins, o actor e presidente dos EUA, Richard Nixon, o escritor John Steinbeck, os Duques de Windsor, o pintor Dali, e até o carismático J. Fred Muggs, o chimpanzé mais famoso do mundo - até bate a recentemente falecida Chita (dos velhos filmes de Tarzan com Johnny Weissmuller).
Halsman comentou a propósito deste livro:
When you ask a person to jump, his attention is mostly directed toward the act of jumping and the mask falls so that the real person appears. (in Wikipedia)
De 1 de Abril a 28 de Maio de 2010, a Galeria Laurence Miller (Nova Iorque) teve patente a exposição “JUMP” dedicada à ciência do salto de Halsman. A exposição foi composta por 50 fotografias vintage que fazem parte do livro “Philipp Halsman’s Jump Book” (incluindo algumas variantes) e que foram fotografadas há meio século atrás. As imagens que estiveram em exibição, incluindo a imagem deste artigo e uma espécie de “making of” da mesma, podem ser vistas no sítio da Laurence Miller Gallery.
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Friday’s Fabulous Person:
Ricky Gervais
Gervais is a fervent supporter of animal rights, and has been a fan of wildlife documentaries since he was a child. He has spoken out against fox hunting and bullfighting, and wrote to Gordon Brown urging him to stop the use of black bear fur as caps for the Foot Guards.
Funnyman Ricky Gervais is celebrated a victory recently after a ban on using wild animals in circuses was passed in Britain.
The comedian and longtime animal rights activist has been outspoken in pressuring government officials into outlawing tigers, lions, elephants and other exotic creatures from the big top.
Gervais took to his Twitter.com page to share his delight, writing, “We won… Congrats Twonks (fans). A victory for compassion.”
Sir Paul McCartney also threw his support behind the legislation, while American stars including Pink, Demi Moore and Olivia Munn have helped spearhead a campaign to eliminate elephants from U.S. circuses.Gervais is also against animal testing. On July 30, 2012 he spoke on behalf of HSI, the Humane Society International/UK branch, slamming cosmetic companies for “Testing on Animals and Abandoning Ethics in Order to Sell Products in China.”
Gervais is speaking out in support of the Humane Society International’s “Be Cruelty-Free Campaign” to put an end to global cosmetics animal testing, especially within China, where the practice is often a requirement by law.
Like me, most people will be shocked to learn that testing cosmetics on animals is often still a legal requirement in China. By law, rabbits must have cosmetic chemicals dripped in their eyes or spread over their sensitive skin, causing sores and bleeding. It makes me really angry that this is still going on, and it makes me particularly angry that some previously cruelty-free companies are abandoning their principles and returning to animal testing in order to profit from the Chinese market.
Included in the companies Leaping Bunny.org publicly removed from its list of cruelty free companies were Yves Rocher, L’Occitane, Mary Kay and Caudalie for having operations in or exporting to China. However, Urban Decay, who was removed, then reinstated to the watchdog’s list, was praised for its decision to not sell products within China.
According to the press release, via HSI, good news may be on the horizon for China as it is looking into non-animal test methods thanks to a Europe-wide ban issued for 2013 on selling newly animal-tested cosmetics.
Ricky Gervais urges consumers to support the cause and sign the Be-Cruelty Free Pledge as well as use cruelty-free products.
(via fuckyeahcompassion)
Friday’s Fabulous Person:
Ricky Gervais
Gervais is a fervent supporter of animal rights, and has been a fan of wildlife documentaries since he was a child. He has spoken out against fox hunting and bullfighting, and wrote to Gordon Brown urging him to stop the use of black bear fur as caps for the Foot Guards.
Funnyman Ricky Gervais is celebrated a victory recently after a ban on using wild animals in circuses was passed in Britain.
The comedian and longtime animal rights activist has been outspoken in pressuring government officials into outlawing tigers, lions, elephants and other exotic creatures from the big top.
Gervais took to his Twitter.com page to share his delight, writing, “We won… Congrats Twonks (fans). A victory for compassion.”
Sir Paul McCartney also threw his support behind the legislation, while American stars including Pink, Demi Moore and Olivia Munn have helped spearhead a campaign to eliminate elephants from U.S. circuses.Gervais is also against animal testing. On July 30, 2012 he spoke on behalf of HSI, the Humane Society International/UK branch, slamming cosmetic companies for “Testing on Animals and Abandoning Ethics in Order to Sell Products in China.”
Gervais is speaking out in support of the Humane Society International’s “Be Cruelty-Free Campaign” to put an end to global cosmetics animal testing, especially within China, where the practice is often a requirement by law.
Like me, most people will be shocked to learn that testing cosmetics on animals is often still a legal requirement in China. By law, rabbits must have cosmetic chemicals dripped in their eyes or spread over their sensitive skin, causing sores and bleeding. It makes me really angry that this is still going on, and it makes me particularly angry that some previously cruelty-free companies are abandoning their principles and returning to animal testing in order to profit from the Chinese market.
Included in the companies Leaping Bunny.org publicly removed from its list of cruelty free companies were Yves Rocher, L’Occitane, Mary Kay and Caudalie for having operations in or exporting to China. However, Urban Decay, who was removed, then reinstated to the watchdog’s list, was praised for its decision to not sell products within China.
According to the press release, via HSI, good news may be on the horizon for China as it is looking into non-animal test methods thanks to a Europe-wide ban issued for 2013 on selling newly animal-tested cosmetics.
Ricky Gervais urges consumers to support the cause and sign the Be-Cruelty Free Pledge as well as use cruelty-free products.
(via fuckyeahcompassion)
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