Posted in madrid on May 31st, 2010
The arguments for an against same-sex marriage are as old as marriage (and homosexuality). The legal wrangling and civil rights movements often create complicated and subtle twists to each of the main points. If you’re feeling a bit uninformed, here is a quick-study guide to the top arguments: 1) God’s Word Against: There are passages [...]
Posted in madrid on May 28th, 2010
Angela Bulloch was born in 1966 in Ontario, Canada and currently lives and works in Berlin and London. She studied at Goldsmiths’ College in London, and in 1997 was nominated for the famous Turner Prize award. In the 90s she joined a group called “Young British Artists” a movement defined by a series of exhibitions [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 27th, 2010
The art of erotic bondage is more complex and dramatic than it may appear at first sight, and height of this art can be found in so-called “suspension”, which in this case refers to a type of rope bondage done, generally with hemp or jute ropes, that leave leaves the bonded one suspended above the [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 26th, 2010
Barcelona is one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, and it attracts millions of tourists every year (in 2007 visited 7.2 million tourists, imagine in 2010). During the day you visit the parks, beaches and monuments and for dinner you have some delicious tapas. But the night is still young and you want to [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 25th, 2010
There is a big difference when your partner yells “Get lost!” or whispers in your ear: “Let’s get lost together.” However, both can be done easily in one of the more curious corners of Barcelona, a magical place just as apt as setting for a solitary excursion or a romantic getaway: the majestic maze of [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 21st, 2010
There is a small but select library of BDSM-related books in the Scorpion’s Nest – enelnidodelescorpion@gmail.com, a cultural association located in the Raval quarter of Barcelona. One of their most beautiful books is called “The Beauty of Kinbaku”, written by Master K., that contains a very detailed and beautifully illustrated essay about the history of [...]
Posted in paris on May 20th, 2010
As Willy Ronis used to say “Photography is the view. You have it or you don’t have it.” French photographer Robert Doisneau had a perspective that converted his work into art. His passion for immortalizing “common gestures of common people in common situations”on a piece of paper got people interested in his work. He is [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 19th, 2010
Leather, latex, ropes, heels, corsets, whips, uniforms … These fetish subculture icons are visually arresting, and yet there are very few photographers really able to capture images which show their true sensuality, elegance and eroticism. The photographer called Tentesion in Barcelona is undoubtedly one of them, and thanks to his unique point of view he [...]
Posted in paris on May 18th, 2010
Those who consider themselves connoisseurs of musical art certainly are familiar with “The Doors”, a legendary late 60s band that generated great controversy because of their staging and personal spectacles, especially those of lead singer Jim Morrison, known for his massive use of all kinds drugs of the era. This unique and special band was [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 17th, 2010
As spring approaches in Barcelona, festival season kicks of, and this year it opens with Primavera Sound. As soon as the lineup is published in early spring, people begin to wonder if thy are up for living three days full of music, friends, drinks and relentless sun in the Parc del Forum, where the sun [...]
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