Tag Archives: Ian Dury

DIONYSIAN: WINE,FRENZY & the TORTURED AESTHETIC

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Dave

In more recent years, even those who admire Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” , realize the book challenges traditional values.For example, observers compare the Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus. In the same manner the wily economic behavior of modern Greeks … Continue reading →

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Assembled With Your Rhythm Sticks

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Dave

Interesting new piece from Banksy, the British graffiti guru. The elements of the composition show a number of narrative possibilities.The man could be in a prison, or maybe outside a prison or ghetto.Certainly, the idea of cultural compartmentalization is present … Continue reading →