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My world map, phase 2

This map is on my mind the whole day. So i figured, better get some more people on it.

Starting with people more in line with me. People i really admire, or am baffled about. Artists.

Jeff Koons. I’ve known his work since the late 80s. Part of my end thesis for art school was about him. I saw the big puppy made with all flowers in Germany in the early 90s. The one time i went to the Documenta in Kassel. I do really love the look of the balloon dogs. He is still weird.

I’ve seen documentaries by and about Ai Weiwei. Deep respect for this man living in a difficult country for an artist, who keeps on fighting not simply against every rule taking out, but for his believe in living true. Salute!

Gerhard Richter.

“One has to believe in what one is doing, one has to commit oneself inwardly, in order to do painting. Once obsessed, one ultimately carries it to the point of believing that one might change human beings through painting. But if one lacks this passionate commitment, there is nothing left to do. Then it is best to leave it alone. For basically painting is idiocy.”

Cindy Sherman. I’ve known her work from when she did her film stills in the 80s.It does bring back memories of when i was reading art critic articles. Which is like 20 25 years ago. I still do like her work. And what is that? She was David Byrne’s girlfriend? For some reason i always thought David Byrne was married. I’m like.. a bit stunned. He is back on my list of eligible man! πŸ™‚

Marlene Dumas. Exquisite.

Chuck Close. Love his work. Saw an exhibit in London ten years ago or something. Wonderful.

Even though i left this world behind a long time ago, it is still close to my heart. There are many more artists, but i have also not paid much attention to all the artists coming up. Ai Weiwei is the only new one on my list.

David Bowie. I mean.. duh. I’m not an all out fan like some people i know. Who have had a crush on him since their teens. But i do love his music, his performances. His style.

“What I’ve Learned, I’m in awe of the universe, but I don’t necessarily believe there’s an intelligence or agent behind it. I do have a passion for the visual in religious rituals, though, even though they may be completely empty and bereft of substance. The incense is powerful and provocative, whether Buddhist or Catholic.

A deep bow.

Madonna. Where to start. The hits i still enjoy: Holiday, Like a virgin, Material girl, Open your heart, True blue, Like a prayer, Express yourself, Cherish, Vogue, Ray of light. I don’t really get into her latest stuff. With which i mean the stuff she made the last 15 years or so. πŸ™‚ Quite the lady.

David Byrne. His name already was mentioned in this post. It’s mainly his Talking Heads days i know about. I did visit his website like, 10 years ago? Listened to a stream of music through it. I don’t even remember how. It was before Spotify. Could be just a mp3 stream. Anyways. He’s cool.

This is it for now. Enjoy your day!

Published on June 17, 2015 at 6:00 by

My world map

This is a phase 1. Today i spend a couple of hours working on this map. As you see in the above picture, vast areas haven’t been touched yet.

I started out with Barack Obama and Putin. They both still seem to me core people in the world’s events. But i also did add the Chinese president. Then the part closest to me, Europe. The three major political leaders, Merkel, Hollande and Cameron. I couldn’t leave out Rutte. He is Dutch. And Rompuy in the middle, as the European – hmm, not even sure what his function name is – aah.. President of the European Council. I also added the Greek prime minister Tsipras and the minister of finances Varoufakis. This week will be something, so they say, for the Greeks. I’m not sure about it. I’m not sure about the European Union in all honesty. I know it started out with good intentions, but to me it does seem to be growing out of proportion. But i also don’t know if there is a way back.

Then i went back the the States. I added the Clinton’s. Both yes. And the three Bushes, two former presidents and one supposedly running for it in the next election.

I did add Li Keqiang for China. To be honest, i don’t know much about Chinese politics and politicians. I do need to learn more!

The Dalai Lama. πŸ™‚

George Clooney! He’s cute, smart, influential. I think. Matt Damon too. And Angelina Jolie.

I opened Time’s Top 100 list of Most Influential People.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Kim is the biggest person on the entire map. As she is in the world.

Anita Sarkeesian! The gamer in me. I am subscribed to her youtube channel. I can still become angry at Gamergate. I simply couldn’t believe the toxic harassment coming out of it. Filthy!

Grrr πŸ™

OK.

Amy Schumer. She is new to me. I like her. Lots.

Tim Cook. Satya Nadella.

Ooh.. Pope Francis! He seems a good guy. A pope.. geez.

The Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He was in the top 100 list. And Fidel Castro too.

The last one, BjΓΆrk. I still love her music. And her dresses. And her make-up. Basically, almost everything about her. I know i haven’t followed her that much over the past ten fifteen years. But still, i do love her.

So, this is phase 1. I’ll keep adding more people. I have no scientist in there at all. I don’t know where this picture will end up, maybe it will be all covered with people! In Photoshop i am so careful! I have folders of the continents, and the pictures are made freestanding by making a mask. And each layer has the name of the person. I like that.

OK, i am going to watch the final episode of Game of Thrones season five now.

Enjoy your tuesday! Or whatever day your on πŸ™‚

PS. Kim Jong Un is on North Korea too. Sorry, forgot about him.

Published on June 16, 2015 at 6:00 by
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