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Higgs LLP in conversation withHiggs LLP in conversation with Nicholas Georgevic, Chairman of ScrivensIn this latest episode, James Modley, a partner from the Higgs LLP Dispute Resolution team, talks to Nicholas Georgevic, Chairman of Scrivens. Nicholas shares insights into his role, the importance of people, fostering a positive company culture, embracing mistakes and learning, as well as his non-negotiables for success.
2025-05-271h 06
Book Barn Book ClubBook Club: Nicholas Sparks and Counting Miracles with guest Stacy HiggsJoin us for a fun bookish conversation with our friend, Stacy Higgs. Books* and Authors mentioned: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Books by author Pat Conroy: The Lords of Discipline The Great Santini The Price of TidesBooks by author Nicholas Sparks: The Notebook Wokini A Lakota Journey to Happiness and Self Understanding A Walk to Remember Nights in RodantheThe Longest RideEvery Breath (website mentioned)Counting Miracles*Amazon affiliate linksOther mentions: The Lord's Diner (Wichita)The...
2024-11-1230 min
Flirtations! with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach44. Finding Your Voice with Nick Higgs the SingerWhen is the last time you witnessed the power of your own voice?
Maybe you're like Benjamin, it was today, fool!
Or maybe it's been while?
Finding my own voice and starting this Flirtcast didn't come easily. I've struggled for most of my life to even just connect to my voice and that's the inspiration for this episode today.
To hopefully help you in connect to your voice, find it if it's gone away, or perhaps discover it like you never have before.
We welcome Nick Higgs the Singer...
2024-11-0155 min
It's Political with Althia RajHow to fix Canada's immigration system?Immigration has become a hot political issue with politicians — federally and provincially — and Canadians are telling pollsters what they're feeling: there are just too many people coming into the country, and resources are being squeezed. In this episode of "It's Political," we'll take a look at what's happened on the immigration front, how the federal government is trying to reduce the number of temporary residents — now sitting at three million — and the challenges that lie ahead with Toronto Star immigration reporter Nicholas Keung. Then, we'll sit down with Scotiabank vice president Rebekah Young, Waterloo University's Mikal Skut...
2024-10-111h 01
Mastering Finance: The PodcastInheritance to Innovation: The Bonneville Bones Story w/ Ryen FoxIn this episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, we dive into the story of Ryen Fox, CEO of Bonneville Bones, as she shares her journey from inheriting her family business to creating her own leadership style. Ryen opens up about the challenges she faced after her father’s passing and why she believes that true leadership is about service. From being responsible for her team’s livelihoods to understanding that employee happiness goes beyond just a salary, this conversation is packed with powerful insights for entrepreneurs and leaders alike. Tune in to learn what it really...
2024-10-0851 min
Mastering Finance: The PodcastFrom $0 to an 8-Figure Valuation w Christian SawyerWelcome to another exciting episode of Mastering Finance!In the 7th episode, our hosts sit down with Christian Sawyer, founder and former managing director of Sunryse Information Management. Join Jarrel Hall and Nicholas Higgs as they explore key strategies for startups and entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses.Whether you’re launching a new product or moving into a new business stage, you can learn crucial information including:· How to enter a market with a new product or service· What indicators show a startup is ready to scale· Attracting and retaining top...
2024-09-171h 18Mastering Finance: The PodcastHow to raise Funding for your business Part 2 w/ Liacarla Adderley and Robert PantryIn the sixth episode of Mastering Finance: the Podcast, our hosts discuss "How to raise Funding for your Business?" (Part 2). To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by Robert Pantry, CEO of Simplified Lending and Liacarla Adderley, Area Vice President of Business Banking for The Bahamas and Turk & Caicos for RBC. Join us as we discuss:1. How to seek funding as a partnership or group? 2. Timeline for approvals that entrepreneur should anticipate. 3. Traditional lending covenants vs nontraditional lender covenants.4. Post funding obligations entrepreneurs should be aware of.
2024-07-2347 minMastering Finance: The PodcastHow to raise Funding for your business w/ Liacarla Adderley and Robert PantryIn the fifth episode of Mastering Finance: the Podcast, our hosts discuss , "How to raise Capital for your Business?" (Pt 1). To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by industry experts Robert Pantry, CEO of Simplified Lending and Liacarla Adderley, Area Vice President of Business Banking overseeing The Bahamas and Turk & Caicos for RBC. Join us as we discuss:When is a business ready to approach an investor?Common missteps in securing funding.Turning an Investor’s 'No' into a 'Yes'.Whether you're actively seeking financing or just want to know the process, thi...
2024-07-0956 minMastering Finance: The PodcastHow to create a great Business Plan w/ Phyllice Bethel and Nathaniel ButlerIn the fourth episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, we delve into a critical topic for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners: "How to create a great Business Plan?" To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by Phyllice Bethel, Business Consultant, and Nathaniel Butler, Managing Principal of Drewber Solutions.We discuss and dissect several key points:• What is a Business Plan?• Is a Business Plan still relevant today?• Should an entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur write their Business Plan?• Key elements to include in your Business Plan.• What are the essential c...
2024-06-181h 33
Coda ChangePUMA guidelines for the prevention of unrecognised oesophagael intubationNicholas Chrimes, Andy Higgs and Tim Cook - three of the authors of the recently published PUMA guidelines - outline their key recommendations for the prevention of unrecognised oesophagael intubation. As a component of PUMA, these guidelines are intended for airway practitioners of all disciplines working in any context and have been endorsed by the world’s major airway societies. This session was recorded at the SAS workshop at CODA22 which took place in Melbourne in September 2022. For more information about the CODA Project go to: https://codachange.org/
2024-06-0649 minMastering Finance: The PodcastWhat to know before starting a Business w/ Carlos PalaciousIn the third episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, our host dive into "What to Know Before Starting a Business." To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by industry expert, Carlos Palacious, Managing Principal of Bron Limited.We'll explore the differences between the conceptualization stage, the preparation stage, and the implementation stage when starting a business. We discuss: When should someone go full time into their business?How do you develop a strong network for your business or your personal growth?How to navigate benchmarking versus managing actual results for your business?Ar...
2024-06-0454 minCoda ChangePUMA Guidelines - selected highlightsThe mission of the Project for Universal Management of Airways (PUMA) is to create a single set of airway guidelines that provide consistent guidance for airway practitioners of any discipline, in any country, in any context. Following years of development these guidelines will be released in six separate papers over the rest of 2022. In this session, two of the authors, Nicholas Chrimes and Andy Higgs, will present highlights of the papers published so far. This session was recorded at the SAS workshop at CODA22 which took place in Melbourne in September 2022. For more information about the...
2024-06-0432 minMastering Finance: The PodcastExploring the Myths of Entrepreneurship w/ Ethan MossIn the second episode of Mastering Finance the Podcast, we dive into 'Exploring the Myths of Entrepreneurship' with our first guest, Ethan Moss, President of JMEL Enterprises Limited.Join us as we explore common misconceptions that often surround starting and operating a business. We break down these common myths while illustrating their impact on aspiring entrepreneurs.· Should you start a business with profit as the sole focus?· When is the right time to go full-time into your venture?· How to distinguish between temporary and permanent business challenges?· Is compensation the only way to main...
2024-05-211h 08Mastering Finance: The PodcastMastering Finance The Podcast - Episode 2: Exploring the Myths of EntrepreneurshipIn the second episode of Mastering Finance the Podcast, we dive into 'Exploring the Myths of Entrepreneurship' with our first guest, Ethan Moss, President of JMEL Enterprises Limited.Join us as we explore common misconceptions that often surround starting and operating a business. We break down these common myths while illustrating their impact on aspiring entrepreneurs.· Should you start a business with profit as the sole focus?· When is the right time to go full-time into your venture?· How to distinguish between temporary and permanent business challenges?· Is compensation the only way to main...
2024-05-211h 08
The Value with Kevin Valley097: Investment Insights from The Bahamas | Nicholas HiggsIn this episode, we are with the Managing Director of The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB), Nicholas Higgs. Nicholas was also the Director and Chief Operating Officer for the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where he led the business development department. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with deep expertise in development finance, research, and capital raising.
Here we delve into investing and raising funds in the Bahamas. Nicholas discusses his journey as a managing director, sharing insights gained along the way. He also emphasizes the importance of networking, tenacity, and expanding one’s horizons. Join us as we...
2024-05-071h 21Mastering Finance: The PodcastMastering Finance: Financial LiteracyIn our debut episode, we delve into the cornerstone of Mastering Finance, Financial Literacy. What exactly is financial literacy? Join us as we explore the fundamental concepts that underpin financial well-being and prosperity. We break down this essential term while illustrating its significance.We discuss the importance of budgeting and deciphering the negative impacts of debt, providing practical information and actionable tips to empower listeners on their journey towards financial freedom. Whether you're a recent graduate, entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply seeking to enhance your financial acumen, this episode offers invaluable insights to help y...
2024-05-0730 minMastering Finance: The PodcastMastering Finance: Getting to know the HostsTune in to the introductory episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, where we introduce our hosts and uncover the essence of the show. From exploring the backgrounds of Nicholas Higgs and Jarrel Hall, to understanding why this podcast came to be, this episode lays the groundwork for what's to come.Join us as we set the stage for future discussions and delve into the core principles of Mastering Finance: The Podcast.We hope you found today's episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast informative and engaging. Stay connected with us by subscribing and...
2024-05-0219 min
The Two Authors’ PodcastThe Marketing Hurdle with Steve HiggsProlific author, Steve Higgs, joins Nick and Doug to talk about his books, approach to marketing, and how his never give up attitude has paid off in the long run.
Links from the Show:
stevehiggsbooks.com
https://www.amazon.com/stores/steve-higgs/author/B073QRX9K1
Discover us here:
Website: www.douglas-pratt.com
Website: www.harveybooks.com
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3
Facebook (show): https...
2024-03-0539 minThe Two Authors’ PodcastThe Marketing Hurdle with Steve HiggsProlific author, Steve Higgs, joins Nick and Doug to talk about his books, approach to marketing, and how his never give up attitude has paid off in the long run.
Links from the Show:
stevehiggsbooks.com
https://www.amazon.com/stores/steve-higgs/author/B073QRX9K1
Discover us here:
Website: www.douglas-pratt.com
Website: www.harveybooks.com
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3
Facebook (show): https...
2024-03-0539 min
DreamscenesDreamScenes“A Descent Into The Maelström”
Een ononderbroken mix van ambient soundscapes, experimentele electronica en modern-klassieke muziek.
Tracklist:
00:00 DreamScenes – Intro (Susanna)
00:22 Snorri Hallgrimsson – Behind the Sun
I Am Weary, Don’t Let Me Rest, 2023, Moderna Records
06:24 Machinefabriek & Monika Bugajny – IV (After Horowitz)
Recytle, 2023, self-released
09:36 Nicholas Britell – End Credits – Choir And Orchestra – With Open Eyes
11:46 Nicholas Britell – Langsam – We Gave It A Go
Succession S04 OST, 2023, HBO
13:40 Craven Faults – Severals
Standers, 2023, Leaf
17:19 Kloob & Onasander – A Descent Into The Maelström
Mysterium, Incubus et Terror. Music inspired by Edgar Allan Poe stories, 2023, Eighth Towe...
2023-06-1100 min
Crossover Archives - Radio Campus Tours - 99.5 FMCrossover de l’été, du plaisir à volontéLa playlist du dimanche 14 août 2022
Lijadu Sisters - Bayi L Ense
Delroy Washington - Mystic Revelation
Milton Henry - No Dreams
Joy Card - Black Girl
Horace Andy - Cuss Cuss
Jah Carlos - Prepare Jah Man
I Roy - Fresh and clean
The Defenders - Our Rights
King Tubby - Roman Dub
Skulls - Black Slavery Days
Original Survivors - Come Away Jah Children
Joe Higgs - Creation
Azul - Rockfort Rock
Dry & Heavy - T.K.O.
Willie Williams - No One Can Stop Us
Super Channel 10 - Vacances
Exile One - Restez à l'Ecole
Ibo Simon - Av...
2022-08-1600 min
Siren SundaysDeep Sea Creatures with Dr. Nicholas HiggsJoin Lashanti the Siren and Dr. Nicholas Higgs as we discuss deep-sea creatures and find out what's lurking in The Bahamas!
2021-12-301h 05
Frontiers Podcast ProjectFall 2021 - Out of This World: Discover the Stellar Science of PhysicsGet ready to become immersed into an experience that forces you to interrogate the principles of physics and reality and their applications. Here, we explore the concepts at the very fringes of the scientific community’s current understanding of alternate universes, time travel and beyond. Although seemingly abstract in nature, this intellectual journey will leave you questioning everything that you take for granted while still wanting to explore the unknown.
Can we shrink objects? If so, can we shrink humans?, by Jalen, Nicholas, and Serena [0:04 – 5:05]
Why Can’t We Go Backwards in Time?, by Cole, Emma...
2021-11-2434 min
Wilmot-Smith on Construction Contracts: The PodcastTime for CompletionIn this episode, Nicholas Higgs reviews the updates to Chapter 11: Time for Completion with Paul Darling QC and in particular the status of the penalty doctrine after Cavendish/Parking Eye, guidance on practical completion from Mears and the application of liquidated damages after termination following Triple Point. The latter case was before the Supreme Court in November 2020 and the judgment is eagerly anticipated for the updates to the fifth edition of the book.N.B. This episode was recorded before the Supreme Court's judgment in Triple Point which has since been handed down
2021-08-0310 min
H. P. Lovecast PodcastEp 39 - Eric C. Higgs' "Blood of the Kapu Tiki"In this episode of the HP Lovecast, Michele Brittany and Nicholas Diak discuss Eric C. Higgs' short story "Blood of the Kapu Tiki" from The Valancourt Book of Horror Stories Vol 3. Episode edited by: Michele BrittanyIntro/Outro Music: "Azathoth" by Philippe Gerber / John 3:16 (Bandcamp page)Links to Purchase The Valancourt Book of Horror Stories Vol 3.:AmazonPublisher's Product PageBumperThis episode's bumper is courtesy of Ian Welke. He can be found...
2021-05-1044 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanSmall Business Survival: The Business of Surviving the PandemicSmall businesses are said to be the lifeblood of an economy, but they struggle even during the best of times – listen in on how the pandemic is affecting micro, small and medium sized enterprises in The Bahamas as the country struggles with curfews, lockdowns and fluctuating COVID-19 infection rates.Together, with Nicholas Higgs from the IDB-funded Access Accelerator, Small Business Development Center, small business owner Santina McKinney (Media Box Bahamas) and Maria Eugenia Roca – the Chief of Operations for Country Office Bahamas, we explore the context and the steps being taken to mitigate MSME challenges.Inderia Saun...
2021-01-2135 minBanco Interamericano de DesarrolloSmall Business Survival: The Business of Surviving the PandemicSmall businesses are said to be the lifeblood of an economy, but they struggle even during the best of times – listen in on how the pandemic is affecting micro, small and medium sized enterprises in The Bahamas as the country struggles with curfews, lockdowns and fluctuating COVID-19 infection rates.Together, with Nicholas Higgs from the IDB-funded Access Accelerator, Small Business Development Center, small business owner Santina McKinney (Media Box Bahamas) and Maria Eugenia Roca – the Chief of Operations for Country Office Bahamas, we explore the context and the steps being taken to mitigate MSME challenges.Inderia Saun...
2021-01-2135 min
From Ideology to Unity - Logos LegacyGlobal Transformation via Acceptance and HealingIn light of failing healthcare systems and patients being refused treatment due to the Covid 'crisis' can we learn to heal ourselves? Maybe this will be the catalyst needed for humanity to break free from it's dependence on the healthcare industry and big pharma? Perhaps the ability for us to heal ourselves taught by Joe Dispenza gives us a glimpse into a future where we don't depend on the state or corporations at all for healthcare. A Future in 5D.Astrid Rodas tells us her story of how applying Joe Dispenza's healing techniques and other insights she...
2021-01-161h 27
文化土豆 Culture Potato英国怪咖鼻祖：威廉·布莱克这期节目为转载益康糯米作客播客「艺术有读」的一期节目，以下Shownotes来自于「艺术有读」原标题：威廉·布莱克：画家、诗人和浪漫主义的怪咖主播 · Sammi：Tabula Rasa Gallery 画廊联合创始人，总监 · 胡湖：姐夫拍，艺术比特app创始人嘉宾· 益康糯米（张一帆）：文化土豆主播文字编辑· 婉莹剪辑· siyu威廉·布莱克（1757-1827）威廉·布莱克（William Blake），英国诗人、画家，浪漫主义文学代表人物之一。布莱克出生于伦敦一个中产阶级的袜商家庭。他在七个孩子之中排行第三，从未受过正规教育，在家上母亲的“私塾”。布莱克一家人属于脱离英国教会的异议者（Dissenters），据说曾加入莫拉维教堂（Moravian Church）。所以圣经对于布莱克来说有极深的影响，是他往后人生中的灵感来源。年幼的布莱克开始临摹爸爸送他的希腊古迹的画集，从那时起，他对拉斐尔、米开朗基罗、丢勒等人作品中的古典形式深深痴迷。随后父母给他报名了很多绘画课。1772年，15岁的布莱克成为伦敦著名的雕版师詹姆斯·巴塞尔（James Basire）的学徒，求学期间老师曾派他去伦敦内的哥特教堂临摹壁画和石碑。他曾花费大量的下午在伦敦威斯特敏斯特大教堂（Westminster Abbey）进行练习，七年后成为了出色的雕版师。1779年，布莱克进入皇家艺术研究院（Royal Academy）学习美术，他很反对当时雷诺兹（Joshua Reynolds）提倡的“普遍真理”、“普遍美好”和“理想美”等概念，也不喜欢当时盛行的油画风格，还是倾心于他幼时的偶像米开朗基罗和拉斐尔等人作品中的精确表达。1782年，布莱克与凯瑟琳·鲍彻（Catherine Boucher）结婚。他的妻子凯瑟琳并不识字，在婚约上只能签下“X”。他不仅教会她认字和书写，还将她训练成一名雕版师，他后来的众多作品都有她的协助。同年，国家美术馆的创始人之一乔治·坎伯兰（George Cumberland）很欣赏布莱克的作品。不久以后，布莱克出版了自己的第一本诗集——《诗歌礼记》（Poetical Sketches）。1784年，在父亲过世后，布莱克开始与著名出版商约瑟夫·约翰逊（Joseph Johnson）合作。约翰逊家曾是当时英国许多优秀人物的聚集地，如科学家约瑟夫·普莱斯利（Joseph Priestley）、早期的女权主义者玛丽·沃斯通克拉夫特（Mary Wollstonecraft）和美国革命家托马斯·佩恩（Thomas Paine）等等。布莱克同玛丽·沃斯通克拉夫特很快成为了好友，并应邀为其作品创作插图。1788年，31岁的布莱克开始尝试凸版蚀刻（relief etching），这种制作方法也被称为“诗画本”（illuminated books）。他用钢笔或刷子蘸取耐酸液体将诗歌文本直接写到铜板上，同时配上设计或图画。然后用酸剂浸泡铜板，把未被耐酸液覆盖的部分腐蚀掉，使文字和设计图案凸起，涂上墨水就可以直接上滚筒。这种方法其实和正常的蚀刻工序相反，从前是将设计图样和酸剂接触，布莱克的方法可以在一块雕版上同时编辑文字和图像。1800年，他受邀在萨塞克斯的费尔珀姆里的一个乡村小屋为诗人William Hayley画插图，期间他完成了《弥尔顿》（Milton: a Poem）。1804年回到伦敦后开始创作《耶路撒冷》（Jerusalem）。1825年开始，布莱克陷入疾病的折磨，之后，他决意要在死去之前完成为但丁神曲（Dante’s Inferno）的插图工作，但是直到死去，他也未能完成这一浩大的工程。Tate Britain的大型回顾展《威廉·布莱克》目前威廉·布莱克大型回顾展正在Tate Britain美术馆展出，展期为2019年9月11日至2020年2月2日。展览呈现了近300件作品，其中部分作品极少对外展示过。其中一个展厅还原了布莱克于1809年在其弟弟位于伦敦Soho区的袜子店楼上策划的个展，当时展出了16件小尺幅作品，该展览表明了布莱克的雄心壮志，他想被当作一名艺术家，而不是一个性情古怪的雕版师和作家。https://www.tate.org.uk/press/press-releases/william-blake-0泰特美术馆2019年布莱克大展画册，封面作品为The Ancient of Days, 这件作品为蚀刻手工上色作品，有多个版本，被认为是布莱克最好的作品，据说是布莱克本人所见幻象之一。画中是布莱克自创的神话人物尤里森（Urizen），代表理性和准则，其手中所持的圆规也出现在《牛顿》一画中。https://shop.tate.org.uk/william-blake-exhibition-book-hardback/22507.html牛顿通过《光学》揭开光的秘密，让自称可以看到神灵及体验异象的布莱克感到冒犯，在布莱克所绘的《牛顿》中，牛顿赤身裸体坐在海底岩石上，用圆规在卷轴上测算，卷轴与牛顿的头脑连为一体，暗指科学家对世界的看法是基于自己的想象力，而不是他们周围的世界。显然这是对牛顿的曲解，通过这种方式，布莱克表达了对启蒙运动的抵制。红龙系列源自布莱克为圣经所作的一系列水彩作品，因画面的神秘感和宗教意味常常被影视作品或海报所使用。在电影《沉默的羔羊》续集《红龙》中，主角杀死了两个亲人，原因只为获得布莱克这件作品中红龙的神力。《跳蚤的幽灵》这幅画被《纽约时报》描述为布莱克“相当奇怪，当然也是最哥特式的作品”。参考书目WIlliam Blake Now：Why He Matters more than ever.作者: John Higgs出版商：Orion, 2019页数：96pWilliam Blake作者: Martin Myrone出版商: Tate Publishing Sept 2019页数: 224pWilliam Blake: the poems作者: Nicholas Marsh出版商: Basingstoke 2012.版本: 2nd edition页数: 296p诗集《天真与经验之歌》（Songs of Innocence and Experience）翻译：杨苡出版商：译林出版社页数：155p.《天真与经验之歌》（Songs of Innocence and Experience）是一本版画诗集，也是布莱克最著名的诗集之一。他在这组诗集中探究“人类灵魂的两种矛盾状态”，“天真”和“经验”是经过对约翰·弥尔顿的乐土和堕落状态的反思之后给出的定义。布莱克的分类是一种和浪漫主义运动的年代观相应的观念：童年是一种被保护的天真，而非原罪，但无法避免和堕落的花花世界的接触。这个世界时不时地侵犯童年，每一次的侵犯，譬如惊吓和禁止、社会和政治腐败、教会、国家和统治阶级的控制，都减少了童年的天真。这种比较在诗歌中以反复出现的象征物表现出来。《天真之歌》的内容大致可分为三个部分，一是对心灵的纯洁境界的歌颂；二是对现实世界的温和批评，比如在《扫烟囱的孩子》和《小黑孩儿》两篇中，布莱克敏锐的感到了伴随着工业革命（布莱克称之为黑色的撒旦磨坊）而来的贫困和资源枯竭；三是对仁爱的上帝的向往。https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_of_Innocence_and_of_Experience延伸阅读1.圣保罗大教堂穹顶投影为纪念威廉·布莱克的262年诞辰，泰特美术馆协同圣保罗大教堂（St. Paul’s Cathedral）在2019年11月28日至12月1日期间将艺术家的晚期作品《永恒之神》（Ancient of Days）投射在教堂的穹顶上。Tate Britain的资深策展人马丁·迈伦（Martin Myrone）曾说：“布莱克一直想作为一名艺术家被认可，他曾做过大型壁画提案，但从未实现过。他留存至今的所有作品都非常小，许多作品仅有几英尺高。他一直想做的就是在教堂和宫殿中创作大型绘画作品和祭坛画
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艺术有读威廉·布莱克：画家、诗人和浪漫主义的怪咖第三十三期威廉·布莱克：画家、诗人和浪漫主义的怪咖 时长：71分28秒主播· Sammi：Tabula Rasa Gallery 画廊联合创始人，总监· 胡湖：姐夫拍，艺术比特app创始人嘉宾· 益康糯米（张一帆）：文化土豆主播文字编辑· 婉莹剪辑· siyu威廉·布莱克（1757-1827）威廉·布莱克（William Blake），英国诗人、画家，浪漫主义文学代表人物之一。布莱克出生于伦敦一个中产阶级的袜商家庭。他在七个孩子之中排行第三，从未受过正规教育，在家上母亲的“私塾”。布莱克一家人属于脱离英国教会的异议者（Dissenters），据说曾加入莫拉维教堂（Moravian Church）。所以圣经对于布莱克来说有极深的影响，是他往后人生中的灵感来源。年幼的布莱克开始临摹爸爸送他的希腊古迹的画集，从那时起，他对拉斐尔、米开朗基罗、丢勒等人作品中的古典形式深深痴迷。随后父母给他报名了很多绘画课。1772年，15岁的布莱克成为伦敦著名的雕版师詹姆斯·巴塞尔（James Basire）的学徒，求学期间老师曾派他去伦敦内的哥特教堂临摹壁画和石碑。他曾花费大量的下午在伦敦威斯特敏斯特大教堂（Westminster Abbey）进行练习，七年后成为了出色的雕版师。1779年，布莱克进入皇家艺术研究院（Royal Academy）学习美术，他很反对当时雷诺兹（Joshua Reynolds）提倡的“普遍真理”、“普遍美好”和“理想美”等概念，也不喜欢当时盛行的油画风格，还是倾心于他幼时的偶像米开朗基罗和拉斐尔等人作品中的精确表达。1782年，布莱克与凯瑟琳·鲍彻（Catherine Boucher）结婚。他的妻子凯瑟琳并不识字，在婚约上只能签下“X”。他不仅教会她认字和书写，还将她训练成一名雕版师，他后来的众多作品都有她的协助。同年，国家美术馆的创始人之一乔治·坎伯兰（George Cumberland）很欣赏布莱克的作品。不久以后，布莱克出版了自己的第一本诗集——《诗歌礼记》（Poetical Sketches）。1784年，在父亲过世后，布莱克开始与著名出版商约瑟夫·约翰逊（Joseph Johnson）合作。约翰逊家曾是当时英国许多优秀人物的聚集地，如科学家约瑟夫·普莱斯利（Joseph Priestley）、早期的女权主义者玛丽·沃斯通克拉夫特（Mary Wollstonecraft）和美国革命家托马斯·佩恩（Thomas Paine）等等。布莱克同玛丽·沃斯通克拉夫特很快成为了好友，并应邀为其作品创作插图。1788年，31岁的布莱克开始尝试凸版蚀刻（relief etching），这种制作方法也被称为“诗画本”（illuminated books）。他用钢笔或刷子蘸取耐酸液体将诗歌文本直接写到铜板上，同时配上设计或图画。然后用酸剂浸泡铜板，把未被耐酸液覆盖的部分腐蚀掉，使文字和设计图案凸起，涂上墨水就可以直接上滚筒。这种方法其实和正常的蚀刻工序相反，从前是将设计图样和酸剂接触，布莱克的方法可以在一块雕版上同时编辑文字和图像。1800年，他受邀在萨塞克斯的费尔珀姆里的一个乡村小屋为诗人William Hayley画插图，期间他完成了《弥尔顿》（Milton: a Poem）。1804年回到伦敦后开始创作《耶路撒冷》（Jerusalem）。1825年开始，布莱克陷入疾病的折磨，之后，他决意要在死去之前完成为但丁神曲（Dante’s Inferno）的插图工作，但是直到死去，他也未能完成这一浩大的工程。Tate Britain的大型回顾展《威廉·布莱克》目前威廉·布莱克大型回顾展正在Tate Britain美术馆展出，展期为2019年9月11日至2020年2月2日。展览呈现了近300件作品，其中部分作品极少对外展示过。其中一个展厅还原了布莱克于1809年在其弟弟位于伦敦Soho区的袜子店楼上策划的个展，当时展出了16件小尺幅作品，该展览表明了布莱克的雄心壮志，他想被当作一名艺术家，而不是一个性情古怪的雕版师和作家。https://www.tate.org.uk/press/press-releases/william-blake-0泰特美术馆2019年布莱克大展画册，封面作品为The Ancient of Days, 这件作品为蚀刻手工上色作品，有多个版本，被认为是布莱克最好的作品，据说是布莱克本人所见幻象之一。画中是布莱克自创的神话人物尤里森（Urizen），代表理性和准则，其手中所持的圆规也出现在《牛顿》一画中。https://shop.tate.org.uk/william-blake-exhibition-book-hardback/22507.html牛顿通过《光学》揭开光的秘密，让自称可以看到神灵及体验异象的布莱克感到冒犯，在布莱克所绘的《牛顿》中，牛顿赤身裸体坐在海底岩石上，用圆规在卷轴上测算，卷轴与牛顿的头脑连为一体，暗指科学家对世界的看法是基于自己的想象力，而不是他们周围的世界。显然这是对牛顿的曲解，通过这种方式，布莱克表达了对启蒙运动的抵制。红龙系列源自布莱克为圣经所作的一系列水彩作品，因画面的神秘感和宗教意味常常被影视作品或海报所使用。在电影《沉默的羔羊》续集《红龙》中，主角杀死了两个亲人，原因只为获得布莱克这件作品中红龙的神力。《跳蚤的幽灵》这幅画被《纽约时报》描述为布莱克“相当奇怪，当然也是最哥特式的作品”。参考书目WIlliam Blake Now：Why He Matters more than ever.作者: John Higgs出版商：Orion, 2019页数：96pWilliam Blake 作者: Martin Myrone 出版商: Tate Publishing Sept 2019 页数: 224pWilliam Blake: the poems 作者: Nicholas Marsh出版商: Basingstoke 2012. 版本: 2nd edition页数: 296p诗集《天真与经验之歌》（Songs of Innocence and Experience）翻译：杨苡出版商：译林出版社页数：155p.《天真与经验之歌》（Songs of Innocence and Experience）是一本版画诗集，也是布莱克最著名的诗集之一。他在这组诗集中探究“人类灵魂的两种矛盾状态”，“天真”和“经验”是经过对约翰·弥尔顿的乐土和堕落状态的反思之后给出的定义。布莱克的分类是一种和浪漫主义运动的年代观相应的观念：童年是一种被保护的天真，而非原罪，但无法避免和堕落的花花世界的接触。这个世界时不时地侵犯童年，每一次的侵犯，譬如惊吓和禁止、社会和政治腐败、教会、国家和统治阶级的控制，都减少了童年的天真。这种比较在诗歌中以反复出现的象征物表现出来。《天真之歌》的内容大致可分为三个部分，一是对心灵的纯洁境界的歌颂；二是对现实世界的温和批评，比如在《扫烟囱的孩子》和《小黑孩儿》两篇中，布莱克敏锐的感到了伴随着工业革命（布莱克称之为黑色的撒旦磨坊）而来的贫困和资源枯竭；三是对仁爱的上帝的向往。https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_of_Innocence_and_of_Experience延伸阅读1.圣保罗大教堂穹顶投影为纪念威廉·布莱克的262年诞辰，泰特美术馆协同圣保罗大教堂（St. Paul’s Cathedral）在2019年11月28日至12月1日期间将艺术家的晚期作品《永恒之神》（Ancient of Days）投射在教堂的穹顶上。Tate Britain的资深策展人马丁·迈伦（Martin Myrone）曾说：“布莱克一直想作为一名艺术家被认可，他曾做过大型壁画提案，但从未实现过。他留存至今的所有作品都非常小，许多作品仅有几英尺高。他一直想做的就是在教堂和宫殿中创作大型绘画作品和祭坛画，这次终于
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CHRISTIE: KUSHNER ‘DESERVES THE SCRUTINY’ OF MUELLER
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, “deserves the scrutiny” of special counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating Russia’s ties to the administration, Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday in an interview on MSNBC. “He deserves the scrutiny,” Christie said. “You know why? Because he was involved in the transition and involved in meetings that call into question his role.” This is not the first time Christie and Kushner have been at odds, Brett Samuels writes for The Hill. The New Jersey governor has...
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