The Opera 'Messalina' at Bordeaux
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Toulouse-Lautrec captured the decadence of his age. The publicity, the cabaret, the drama, the cafes, the restaurants and the spectacle of the turn of the century exudes from his oeuvre, capturing the subtleties and lack thereof that he lived within. The Opera was a recurring theme for him, sexually charged, high society drama replete with costumes and theatre – the subject and the painter were natural bedfellows. Born into aristocracy, a childhood accident rendered him very short as an adult due to his undersized legs and in Paris he found more comfort and kindness in the brothels and bars than the upper-class world of his birth. Yet he participated in both, an outsider who was allowed in and could keenly observe the idiosyncrasies and beauty of these mirroring existences.
Monday 25th May
The Moon begins in the warmth of Leo before crossing the threshold into Virgo, moving from fire into earth. In biodynamics, this shift turns our attention from the fruiting plants towards the roots. It is a good time to sow winter radishes, and to tend carrots, potatoes, onions, and other crops that deepen into the soil. The Moon is also descending in its sidereal rhythm, drawing the living forces down into the earth. This makes it a favourable time for transplanting, as young plants are supported in rooting firmly into their new place. Today invites us to work close to the soil, grounding our activity and strengthening the hidden life beneath the surface.
Film
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Larry Levan
Hannah Peel
Iggy Pop
