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Tag: art

  • Essay

Farewell Yellow Brick Road

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

Elton John is the rare artist who transcends the hubris of the concept, in his case going on this farewell tour is an act of grace and kindness.

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  • Essay

My Week in 3 Phrases – Russian Doll, STFU You’re Crazy & Charizard is a War Criminal

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

It’s been a busy week and Optional Irony drew the short straw. Lesson of life…

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  • Essay

31 in Review, Onward and Upward to 32

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on December 7, 2018July 2, 2019

I make a point of marking my birthday with reviewing where I’ve come in the…

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  • Essay

The Scene is Dead, Long Live the Scene

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on November 26, 2018

I’ve never been much a fan of shock value art, or weird for weirdness’ sake…

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  • Essay

Suspiria – I Done Goofed

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on November 3, 2018November 3, 2018

In searching for where to begin this review, I can think of no better way…

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  • Essay

Negative Space & Form in Art, Relationships

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on May 21, 2018May 21, 2018

“One of the most profound bits of advice on relationships I’ve ever been given is: find someone that can you ‘be alone’ with”

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  • Essay

The Dear Hunter – or – Concerts as a Time Machine

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on March 12, 2018March 12, 2018

My thoughts on The Dear Hunter at the Anaheim House of Blues on March 11, and other musings.

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  • Essay

On Potential – or – Unearthing Art

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

Working within the limitations of your medium, and the aspiration of unearthing great art with courage and honesty as your tools.

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  • Essay

The Drunk Artist – or – How I Sound Smart in Museums

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on February 27, 2018February 27, 2018

A trip to The Broad Museum for the Jasper Johns exhibit, and my thoughts on the goal of an artist conveying rather than depicting.

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  • Essay

The Well Balanced Media Diet & The Case for Cheesy Melodrama

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on January 16, 2018

On my love of Riverdale and the importance of just enjoying what you enjoy, without apology.

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