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Vivid Arts Network Announces its participation to the RED DOT FAIR MIAMI during ART BASEL 2013 Exhibition Dates December 3rd to December 8th, 2013. Located at NE 31st Street at NE 1st Ave in the Midtown Arts District, Wynwood, Miami Vivid Arts Network is proud to announce its exhibition at the Red Dot Fair Miami 2013. The exhibition curated by Viviana Puello, presents a range of exceptional works in diverse media by professional international artists that have achieved a high level in their careers. A selection of extraordinary works that include photography, painting and sculpture by artists: ANNE D. GRANDIN CHERI MITTERMAIER DURGA GARCIA EDUARDO RUBIN MARIA TANASKOVIC PAPADOPOULOS MARK TOMCZAK TIRIL BENTON SUZANNE DUNCAN ROLAND BERHMANN

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A note from the editor Dear readers, Once again, we're here to share more great news with you! Our magazine is constantly traveling, leading us to new cultures, places, and beautiful people. Our creative team takes every opportunity to bring fresh information and the works of the most renowned masters working in the art world today! This is a goal that has led us to visit many cities, a demonstration of our commitment and dedication to discover international contemporary art and to spread this passion worldwide. This month we visited Spain! We had a great time presenting our magazine at the SUMMA Art Fair in Madrid and the Sensorium Festival of Surrealism in Cadaques. Our next stop? Miami! We're proud to announce our participation at the Red Dot Fair during Art Basel Miami 2013, we'll be in booth D109, we’re very excited about this adventure and the opportunity of meeting our Florida readers and supporters. If you're in Miami December 3rd to the 8th, please stop by! This issue of ATIM is full of articles that focus on celebrities who bring us their art and their stories of success, featuring exclusive content, including an interview with the brilliant fashion stylist Irma Martinez, considered by People En Español and Revista Poder, as one of the most influential personalities in the Hispanic community. Irma is the stylist for celebrities like Shakir, Eva Longoria , Juanes , Alejandro Sanz, Daisy Fuentes and many more, whose career of over 20 years is a true story of inspiration. Another great exclusive is the interview with the designers of the prestigious swimwear brand Agua Bendita, widely recognized for their striking designs and highly original accessories, Agua Bendita has achieved in ten years a great international projection, breaking barriers and inspiring many with a history of success, tenacity and perseverance. Our cover story, Salvador Dalí, Master of Surrealism will take to the world of this genius considered one of the most incredible and influential artists of recent times. We are also proud to share with you the launch of our video " ATIM 'S Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art", which includes presentations from some of our guest master painters like Fabian Perez, Michael Dumas, Suzanne Duncan and many more internationally acclaimed masters. Our presentation includes exclusive interviews, exhibitions clips and behind the camera scenes with the artists, exclusively brought to you by ATIM! It is an incredible moment for us in ATIM, we are glad that you are here to share the journey with us, keep coming back and do send us your feed back and suggestions, we value your opinion. Thanks for your support,

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CONTRIBUTORS EDITOR IN CHIEF/ART DIRECTOR: Viviana Puello Viviana Puello is the founder & Art Director of the ATIM and also the creator of the ATIM TV Channel and the "ART 2 HEART" Interviews. She directs the operations together with Executive Director Alan Grimandi and with the help of our fantastic team. Viviana is the person who supervises the content of our magazine to make sure we meet our standards. She also directs all marketing strategies with the help of our publicists, marketing managers, advertisers and social media managers. Contact via email vp@arttourinternational.com. Phone (800) 807-1167 Ext 107

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / VIDEO GRAPHIC DIRECTOR Alan Grimandi As our Executive Director, Alan is the person to approve all negotiations with partners and collaborators. Alan makes sure everything looks fantastic and keeps on top of the latest technology for our videos to make sure they look professional and with the best quality. Responsible for ATIM TV Alan travels with our video team to produce our "Art 2 Heart" Interviews to artists and personalities and for all our event coverage. Contact grimandi@arttourinternational.com Phone (800) 807-1167 Ext 108 MANAGING EDITOR / WRITER: Cody LaVada Performance artist, writer & designer from Upstate New York. Inspired by the dark side of life, Cody’s unique creations are often a macabre amalgam of fashion, passion & theatricality, interwoven with intensely-personal experiences, such as body modification & mental illness. Cody's amazing articles include some of our reader's favorites like the "Yayoi Kusama, Between a Dot and an Art Place" and "The Phantom Phenomenon".

PHOTOGRAPHY Marco Zanotti Photographer. Marco is the person behind the wonderful images in all of our events! Marco is part of our team and travels with us for important events when we want the best of the best. You can see his portfolio at www.behance.net/ marcozanotti and you may contact him at marcozanotti.fe@gmail.com CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Nicholas Hess - Pennsylvania - USA. Nicholas Hess is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, where he received his B.A. in English writing and communications, as well as minors in Italian and theatre arts. CONTRIBUTING WRITER: Yadi Roman - New York - USA. Yadi Roman is a film maker and writer of highly personal films. Many of her works reflect on her experiences with psychological disorders of spiritual journey and issues related to time and space in cinema.

CAREERS We have the best, and most creative talent in the media industry — a team of young creators who produce our world-class content, design our state of the art magazine and produce amazing videos for our ATIM WEB T.V. using the latest technologies. If you are interested in getting involved with ATIM, working with us or becoming our partner please contact info@arttourinternational.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN DEPARTMENT Humberto José Orozco Web Developer, Graphic Designer. Beto as we call him is the brain behind the ATIM website! He makes sure it is up to date, it looks phenomenal and gets lots of exposure. He also does a lot of our fantastic graphic design for the magazine and marketing department. He's being with ATIM from day one. His company Humberto Orozco Publishing handles Web Designs for lots of important clients. You can contact him at orozco@outlook.com

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Contents

Salvador Dalí Master of Surrealism by Cody LaVada Page 33

Irma Martinez

Katrin Alvarez

Inspiration with a Latin Flare by Viviana Puello

Freedom Embraces Pain

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Cartagena de Indias A Caribbean Paradise! by Aguila. Page 61

Agua Bendita Art & Design with Excellence! by Viviana Puello

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Feature Artists Michael Dumas Eliora Bousquet Durga Garcia Richard Lewsey Caroline Mars YGARTUA Cheri Mittermaier Maria Tanaskovic Papadopoulos

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David W. Whitfield Annette Tan Maya Vinokurov Lotta Björk Christina Thomas Mais Zoë Durand Sirkka Laakkonen 48 Suzanne Duncan

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Irma Martinez is not only a success story, but above all is a story of inspiration. In her words, we find the voice of a winner, the sweetness of someone who looks at the world with eyes of optimism, one that embraces life without fear or fear and someone who dreams beyond the horizon. With her smile that steals hearts, a down-to-earth attitude, great style and Latin charm, Irma Martinez met us to talk about her success, her career, her family and her experiences as a stylist for celebrities. The true pride of her native Colombia and an icon of our times, Irma Martinez is considered to be one of the most influential personalities in the Hispanic community, according to magazines Poder and People En Español. Her history goes back to at a time when being a fashion stylist was not acknowledged as a profession, which is why she is recognized as a pioneer of her field in the Latin market. Her long and recognized career has led her to work with such showbiz personalities as Sofia Vergara, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Daisy Fuentes, Eva Longoria and Gloria Estefan, among others - and with brands such as Colgate, Toyota, Got Milk, Pepsi and AT & T.

of-the-art studio in Miami. Constantly innovating, she has developed several social media platforms, such as The Trendy Post blog, the series of video tips Modalista and Fashion Forward, and more recently Trendy Spots, sponsored by MasterCard. Irma Martinez is not only a success story, but above all is a story of inspiration. In her words, we find the voice of a w i n n e r, t h e s w e e t n e s s o f someone who looks at the world with eyes of optimism, one that embraces life without fear and someone who dreams beyond the horizon. A true professional who is dedicated to her career because she loves what she does and treats every celebrity with

respect and admiration. The energy of Irma won our hearts and will conquer yours. First, tell us a little about yourself and your background. Our readers want to know a bit about your story. Where are you from? I am from Cartagena, Colombia. I came to the United States after I graduated from school in search of the American dream. At what stage in your life did you realize you wanted to be a fashion stylist? Since very early, I knew that my career would be related to Cont.

As a result of her long-standing career and distinction, Irma has been recently chosen for Target’s “Dream in Color” campaign and Procter & Gamble’s “Orgullosa” campaign. She is currently the spokesperson for Procter & Gamble’s “Have You Tried This Yet?” campaign for the Hispanic market, as well as for Mayor’s luxury jewelry. Wi t h a u n i q u e v i s i o n a n d dedication to the importance of the image as a means of communication, Irma began her career over 20 years working with well-known figures. In 1996 she founded Trendy Inc., a company that offers production services to the entertainment and lifestyle industries from a state-

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fashion. Being a stylist was a little bit of a surprise; while working at a clothing store, I had the opportunity to work for an artist who needed support in creating their image and costumes. After several collaborations, I was hired to advise for an entire tour, which was very successful. It was Angela Carrasco. According to the magazines Poder and People En Español, you are considered one of the most influential personalities in the Hispanic community. As a Latina woman who works in a foreign country and has achieved great success, could you tell us what were the biggest challenges you've encountered along the way? My challenges were the same that any young woman in a foreign country would face: language difficulties, limited opportunities as a minority, specially 20 years ago. Being female and an entrepreneur is not easy when you are also a wife and mother of two children. Early in my career, I lost out on many opportunities for giving priority to my family. However, I always thought that success goes beyond professional achievements, and in my case I feel totally fulfilled having had my husband and my children always present at every stage of my career. What does a day in the life of Irma Martinez look like? I get up and the first thing I do is take a good strong Colombian coffee. Usually I get to my studio at 9 am and then every day is different. If there isn’t any production planned in Trendy Studios, I go straight to the locations of the shoots. When I'm in my office, I meet with my team to discuss the project of the moment. In Trendy Inc. I talk with several stylists, wardrobe assistants and interns, and together we discuss the creative project and assign jobs. After that, I meet with the department of social media to discuss the contents of my blog, social networks and TrendySpots. And then I meet with Enrique, my husband and the best manager that I can have, to talk about my projects as Brand Ambassador, public appearances and my projects as fashion expert. At the end of the day, the most important hours are waiting for me at home, where I enjoy dinner with my family and discuss how we did in our day. A glass of good red wine closes my day. What's your secret to keeping that smile? Is there an activity that you like to practice or some place where you retreat to release the stress? I am cheerful and super optimistic by nature; I owe it to my father who would not let anything or anyone hurt his great temperament. It's really difficult for me to disconnect from my job because my favorite hobby is reading all the fashion magazines that I receive daily. But time with family is what I enjoy; we love watching a movie together. I enjoy reading and sitting on the beach with a good book. I like biographies of people who have made history and fill me with inspiration.

Between your recent projects we know you were in Mexico City to work on the cover of People en Español with Ximena Navarrete and William Levy. They look beautiful on the cover! We have seen the video behind the cameras on your blog and it seems that you were having lots of fun at work. What can you tell us about that experience? I've worked with William many times and he is very funny, always cracking jokes and making mischief. I had never worked with Ximena, but the experience was very nice and easy. The best thing, after all these years of working with People En Español, is that we have a good team and that translates into every shoot. The chemistry of all was very good and that was reflected in the pages of the magazine. You are surrounded by beauty in your work and in contact with so many stars and celebrities in the entertainment world - with such beautiful people. What do you find beautiful in a person? I like people who are honest, I can not stand a fake smile or people who speak bad about others. I find especially beautiful celebrities who do not mind the fame and are real people. What has been the most exciting shoot that you've worked on recently? I have two: the one I did with Gloria Estefan for Vanity Fair Italy, because the shoot was all high fashion and done at home, so it was all was very easy and flexible. The other is with Thalia, with her new blonde look in New York, since Barbie was the inspiration. Pink was predominant and I was able to use very unique vintage pieces, and each photo had its own story. What is the biggest challenge for a celebrity stylist like you? Each project is a challenge, and I always develop a unique look to give every celebrity an image according to the project. You have worked on major projects: we know that you were chosen for Target’s Dream in Color campaign and Procter & Gamble’s Orgullosa campaign. You're also currently the spokesperson for Procter & Gamble’s Have You Tried This Yet? How have the experiences been - of going from behind the camera to into the spotlight ? I love participating in these campaigns and being an inspiration for many girls and young Latinas who, like me, have a dream. My story shows that with tenacity you can achieve any goal you set. What do you like best about your job? I love that every day is something new and different one day I travel to an exotic place, one I'm with a great artist but the next with new talent full of desire to start her career. One day I'm in an advertising campaign for a major brand and another I'm in my office developing new projects. Cont.

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What would you consider a project or shoot of your dreams? I would love to make a fashion editorial with Kate Moss on the streets of Paris or the London Underground. Your inspiration has no limits; ATIM girls are always attentive to your fashion advice and we love to see your posts on Facebook, and on your blogs Trendy Report and Trendy Spots because every day there is something new to learn from you. What inspires you and keeps your inspiration alive? As any creative person, I find inspiration everywhere - on a catwalk, an article of a magazine or a good movie. In my travels, I come with many ideas of local cultural and even their street style, because I enjoy seeing how each person adapts to current trends in their personal style. How would you define your personal style? My personal style changes as I feel, but it could be summed up as hippie-chic, rocker, with a very vintage flair. I love to combine everyday clothes with a high fashion garment and my leather biker jacket. Within your wardrobe, is there any article of clothing or a favorite accessory? What makes it a favorite? My Favorite clothes are vintage dresses, and I have many. I love them because the materials are

exquisite, the cuts are super feminine and unique. Give us three styling tips for an aspiring fashion stylist. Most importantly, earn the trust of your client, showing your style from the beginning so they can follow your advice blindly. Another key factor in this profession is to be honest with your customer, even if you have to tell them what they don't want to hear. Of course, with great tact and respect! And always think about what makes your customer unique, to create a consistent look based on that idea. And your tips for curvy girls are . . . ? The girls with curves are on style. Look at Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara and Kim Kardashian. The important thing is to emphasize the clothing to your figure. Try using monochromatic colors, heavy fabrics for skirts and pants, dresses and shirts tight, but not too tight. What are the five items that are a must in our wardrobe? 1. A white buttoned shirt 2. A classic-cut jean 3. Some good black or nude pumps 4. A classic brand-name purse 5. A trench coat Do you have any future projects we could mention? I have many! In particular I am working on my first book and a TV show. Â

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ARTTOUR INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2013 Bendito Canela Bikini Brand: Agua Bendita Model: Kendall Jenner Photographer: Enrique Badulescu Location: Malibu, California. Photo Courtesy of Agua Bendita ÂŠ Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved

Catalina Alvarez and Mariana Hinestroza talk about their career as Fashion Designers in this heartfelt interview and share with us their fabulous photos for the Agua Bendita Spring-Summer 2014 Collection

Agua Bendita Swimwear was founded in 2003 by swimwear designers Catalina Alvarez and Mariana Hinestroza in Medellin, Colombia. Widely recognized for their striking designs, sexy bikinis, two-piece swimsuits, glamorous one pieces and very original accessories, Agua Bendita has achieved, in ten years, a great international projection, breaking barriers and inspiring many with a story of success, tenacity and perseverance. With a chic and sensual touch, Agua Bendita has won the hearts of many women. Their designs are characterized by young, playful and flirty garments designed with top quality products and lasercutting. Their swimsuits are hand embroidered with beads and sequins details. Agua Bendita is the perfect combination of technology, craftsmanship and color. The brand is known for its attention to detail; each piece is a unique work of art that takes 8-10 days to complete. More than 2,000 Colombian artisans, who contribute their talent in creating these pieces, make Agua Bendita one of the most exclusive and admired brands in the swimsuit fashion industry. Catalina Alvarez and Mariana Hinestroza

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Their designs we see on the covers of magazine like Sports Illustrated and Maxim, and on the bodies of supermodels like Bar Rafaeli, Marissa Miller, Kendall Jenner, Candice Swanepoel, Maria Fernanda Yepes, Ana Sofia Henao, Katja Shchekina, Rianne Ten Haken, Irina Shaykh and Izabel Goulart. The company began when designers were still in school studying Fashion Design at the University Colegiatura of Colombia. From this union grew a great friendship and harmony, formed by their mutual love for fashion and design. Mariana and Catalina open their hearts in this interview and share with us their fabulous photos for the Spring/Summer 2014 collection. They are beautiful! Can you explain your introduction into the world of fashion? "It was something that was approached over time; the company started from home and while we were studying fashion design in the University Colegiatura in Medellin. After the success we had selling to our www.arttourinternational.com

friends and the first appearances in magazines, came the rest of our progress." The name Agua Bendita projects many positive meanings - any special reason why you chose that name? Because many people from diverse cultures around the world are baptized with Agua Bendita. So we decided to christen our brand with that name because we believe it to be pure, positive and that it brings something new to the world. How is a typical day in the life of Catalina Alvarez and Mariana Hinestroza? "Presently, the day splits between the design of new products for Agua Bendita, and diapers, babies, and a little exercise!" Agua Bendita debuted several years ago and has had great success since the first campaign. Tell us a bit about this trip from the beginning and how the brand has grown. "As I mentioned in the first question, all started from a room in my house, followed by a trip to the Miami Swim-Show to present our first collection, and we October 2013

Bendito Pastel Bikini/Bendito Pastel Bag/Bendito Pastel Scarf Brand: Agua Bendita Model: Kendall Jenner Photographer: Enrique Badulescu Location: Malibu, California.

were lucky to meet Diane Smith, the editor of Sports Illustrated, who fell in love with several of our designs and published them in the following issue using Bar Refaeli and Marisa Miller as models." Remember the first time you felt your heart say," we did it, it's a reality?” "Sure! When we saw our designs in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on news-stands worldwide." Your collections, the Agua Bendita swimsuits, are what every girl wants to use - even renowned supermodels. Agua Bendita has had great success worldwide. How do you explain all that success? "We believe that success is the courage to know that you can be different - to innovate and bring new textures to a part of the fashion world that was limited to the use of spandex and nylon, and simple shapes. This brought a revolution to our world and to Agua Bendita customers in many countries of the world." How would you describe your personal style? "Mari is a bit more modern, daring and sexy, I consider myself a bit more Boho Chic." Describe the average Agua Bendita woman? "An incredible woman - sure of herself, who likes to take care of her body and show it without penalty. She likes to be the center of attraction and works hard. For Agua Bendita women, being healthy is imperative. " What is the process of bringing inspiration into reality – the creative process? "We do not know how to explain it. The inspiration for our designs come from trips we've made throughout the world, sculptures, works of art, food, feelings, movies, landscapes, etc."

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Teaming brings its challenges; you are not only partners, but also friends. How do you achieve this synergy that is so helpful in your endeavors? "We try to separate things. After leaving the office, we try to fit in the rest of the day to day things and have fun." Agua Bendita is a global brand. How do you meet the needs of women around the world who may have different sensitivities in fashion? "I really do not think much about it because it is almost impossible to satisfy all these sensitivities. Rather, we think we have to make a variety of designs that we like personally, and they can make their own decisions. I think we have done well and continue to work hard to keep winning customers that are addicted to Agua Bendita!" One thing that is never missing in Agua Bendita are the handicrafts pieces made in Colombia. What represents to you the influence of the socioeconomic success of Agua Bendita to over a thousand craftsmen and women that work on the creation of your pieces - your "lovely heroes?” "We think Agua Bendita is what it is thanks to the craftsmen. Without the help of each of them, our clothes would be one more addition to the world of swimwear made up of the sum of lengths of cloth and threads. The crafts applied to them, make the works a handcraft of their own. The economic contribution we make brings welfare to the families of all those artisans and craftsmen. It's essential." The Agua Bendita swimsuits are modeled by Maria Fernanda Yepes, Ana Sofia Henao, Katja Shchekina, Candice Swanepoel, Bar Refaeli, Rianne Ten Haken, Ber Refaeli, Irina Shaykh and Izabel Goulart, among others. How has been the

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experience of seeing your clothes on the bodies of these great celebrities from all corners of the world? "It's really satisfying. The truth is that we have proved that this Latin-influenced style and these handmade pieces have a spot in over 50 countries, and we continue to grow. Our models have been an important part in the conquest of markets other than Colombia."

Can you share something about your new collection? It is a surprise! What inspires you? "The day to day of all women. The name of the collection for 2014 is "Time for Us." What's in the future for Agua Bendita - some new projects? "We're moving into clothing. This 2014 collection brings patterned jeans, shorts for men and more clothing for children." What advice you would give to young people who aspire to a career as fashion designers? "Always, always, always be different and take a chance. The easy way is to base your collections substantially on other works of famous designers; if you take the path of innovation and really believe, surely you're going to stumble, but with persistence and hard work, the merits and success will come along. "

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Q. Anything else that you would like to share with our readers? "Yes, visit www.aguabendita.com.co to see more about the magic of Agua Bendita, and know what locations to go in all the countries where we sell our products!"

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Certainly one of the most incredible and influential artists of recent times, whose striking and singular style is instantly recognized by all who see his works, is the master, Salvador Dali. With a career that spanned several decades and dipped into numerous disciplines, Dali remains an iconic genius, shining more brightly than most of his contemporaries, blazing a legacy that persists to this day. Museo DalĂ at Figueres, Spain. Details from Dali's Museum opened on September 28 1974 and housing the largest collection of works by Salvador Dali on April 13 2012 in Figueras Catalunya Spain. Photo by Portokalis ÂŠ Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved

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Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech (1st Marqués de Dalí de Pubol) was born on May 11th, 1904 in Figueres, in the Catalonia region of Spain. As can be expected for such a bizarre artist, Dalí’s life was a wild vacillation of ups and downs, starting in early childhood, when his parents took him to the grave of his deceased brother (also named Salvador), and told the young artist that he was the reincarnation of his brother’s spirit. This concept stuck with Dalí for his entire life, and often influenced his work, with images of a ghostly brother frequently appearing in his paintings – there were also more overt nods to the inspiration, such as “Portrait of My Dead Brother.” His father was strict and often disinterested in Dalí’s art career, while his mother, whom he worshipped and adored, was a staunch supporter of the arts and encouraged her son to pursue the career he so desired. Unfortunately, Dalí’s mother died of breast cancer when he was 16, which was a massive blow to Dalí, and crushed his spirits for a long period of time. His life, however, was not rife with tragedy and melancholy alone; he had numerous achievements, such as forging a career for himself early on, during his tutelage at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, when he lived in the Residencia de Estudiantes in Madrid. His strange appearance quickly gained attention, which he used to his advantage. During his career, Dalí made friends with several notable figures of the time, including Sigmund Freud, Man Ray, Picasso, Stefan Zweig, Andy Warhol, Alfred Hitchcock and Coco Chanel. His art became widely-coveted and admired for its eerie, surreal and innovative techniques, which combined a myriad of styles (such as Cubism, Realism, Dada, and Bulletist), creating through unison a stylistic approach to bring to life the images that swirled through Dalí’s over-active and incredible imagination. His desert vista, barren except for the limbs of dead trees, draped in the melting remnants of pocket watches (“The Persistence of Memory”) is considered to be his most easily-recognized piece, and is certainly the most famous.

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He did not, however, stick only to painting; he also extended his talents into such fields as sculpture, fashion, theatre, film, photography, architecture and literature. His taste for eccentricity and flamboyant flair helped to October 2013

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catapult him into the public eye even more than his art alone would have; his massive curled moustache, directly inspired by the Spanish master painter, Diego Velazquez, became his trademark, as well as his antics and publicity stunts, which constantly kept him in the news. He was allegedly exorcised by a friar, and was frequently known to speak in a bizarre, self-made language that mixed English, French and Spanish. He would often refer to himself in the third person, and was notorious for signing and drawing on the checks he left at restaurants, thereby avoiding

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having to pay, since no one wanted to cash a check so valuable and containing original Dalí artwork. He also had a lust for daring performances that made many uncomfortable: he and a friend dressed up as the Lindbergh baby and kidnapper at a costume party and were forced to apologize publicly for such an uncouth act. He was also known to go out in public with his pet anteaters and ocelot, bringing the latter everywhere with him. Dalí’s wife, Gaia, served as his muse throughout the duration of their lengthy marriage. His massive home, overlooking the ocean in Cadaques, now serves as a museum for the public, containing many of Dalí’s works within it still. ArtTour International Magazine’s creative team was fortunate enough to visit this historical location and bask in the beautiful essence of Dalí’s creation, walking through the same halls and standing in the same chambers in which the master birthed ideas and created his singular works of art. Particularly moving was visiting Dalí’s immense studio, which saw the master in his creative process; it was a truly moving experience, being able to exist within the same realm as the artist. The home

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ATIM to be able to tour the grounds and the house of an artist that is so beloved! In 1980, Dalí’s health began to greatly decline, most likely caused by Gaia, who had grown ill and senile herself, over-dosing Dalí on a series of dangerous non-prescribed drugs which badly destroyed his nervous system. At the age of 76, he was no long able to paint as he once had, and his body was struggling to survive. Gaia died in 1982, which sent Dalí into a deep depression, causing numerous suicide attempts (deliberate dehydration, starting a fire in his room). He eventually died on January 23rd, 1989 from heartfailure; he passed away when his favorite record, Tristan and Isolde, was playing. He is interred in the crypt at the Teatro Museo in the city he was born in. Casa-Museu Salvador Dalí,at Cadaqués, Spain, Photography Arttour International Magazine © Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved

itself is a testament to Dalí’s mind; the furniture, décor and rooms all exude his surreal influence in the form of haunting taxidermy, strangely-shaped pools and decorations, funhouse-like mirrors that distort your reflection, glass floors that allow you to peer into the rooms below, and pieces of art by the master himself. It was a beautiful, inspiring experience for

During his life, Dalí created a vast repertoire of artistic works, and became a master in various disciplines. His works are coveted, and the surreal imagery within them is haunting, inspiring, and still amasses a fan-base to this day. His image is known world-wide, and his grandiosity can be summed up in one of his most famous quotes: “Each morning when I awake, I experience again a supreme pleasure – that of being Salvador Dalí.”

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ARTTOUR INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 2013 The Persistence of Memory The Persistence of Memory (Spanish: La persistencia de la memoria; Catalan: La persistència de la memòria) is a 1931 painting by artist Salvador Dalí, and is one of his most recognizable works. First shown at the Julien Levy Gallery in 1932, the painting has been in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City since 1934. It is widely recognized and frequently referenced in popular culture. The well-known surrealist piece introduced the image of the soft melting pocket watch. It epitomizes Dalí's theory of "softness" and "hardness", which was central to his thinking at the time. As Dawn Ades wrote, "The soft watches are an unconscious symbol of the relativity of space and time, a Surrealist meditation on the collapse of our notions of a fixed cosmic order". This interpretation suggests that Dalí was incorporating an understanding of the world introduced by Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Asked by Ilya Prigogine whether this was in fact the case, Dalí replied that the soft watches were not inspired by the theory of relativity, but by the surrealist perception of a Camembert cheese melting in the sun.

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Although fundamentally part of Dalí's Freudian phase, the imagery precedes his transition to his scientific phase by fourteen years, which occurred after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. It is possible to recognize a human figure in the middle of the composition, in the strange "monster" that Dalí used in several contemporary pieces to represent himself – the abstract form becoming something of a self-portrait, reappearing frequently in his work. The orange clock at the bottom left of the painting is covered in ants. Dalí often used ants in his paintings as a symbol of decay. The figure in the middle of the picture can be read as a "fading" creature, one that often appears in dreams where the dreamer cannot pinpoint the creature's exact form and composition. One can observe that the creature has one closed eye with several eyelashes, suggesting that the creature is also in a dream state. The iconography may refer to a dream that Dalí himself had experienced, and the clocks may symbolize the passing of time as one experiences it in sleep or the persistence of time in the eyes of the dreamer . The Persistence of Memory employs the exactitude of realist painting techniques to depict imagery more likely to be found in dreams than in waking consciousness. October 2013

DURGA GARCIA

As a fine art photographer of human forms, my goal is to convey the subtle shades of meaning, making the images sensuous, beautiful, anonymous, often thought-provoking and hopefully memorable. This image “the Allegory of the Banyon” from my latest Allegorical series has beautiful forms caring for and relating to each other, while hinting to a hidden meaning that transcends the visual sense. “The Allegory of the Banyon” Photography by Durga Garcia

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Katrin Alvarez â&#x20AC;&#x153;My paintings are tensile tests or balancing acts on fears. But they are also points of contact for tenderness which otherwise has no destination. Painting is awareness of boundaries. Painting is breathing. Every colour unlocks new possibilities. Painting is play, life, dialogue with the unconscious, hope, challenge.â&#x20AC;? Katrin Alvarez

“Painful Reality of Human Relations” Oil on Canvas 126x96 cm

"Freedom Embraces Colour” By Prof. Dr. Horst Linker Cologne - Germany

“Katrin is a self-taught artist. Or were her teachers her experiences in life? The current art scene is teeming with autodidacts. But Katrin is refreshingly different from most of them, because she can really draw and paint. She knows how to use colour, shape, structure and materials. With her skills, she carries on this craft in all its artistry, never getting lost in trivia. She has the talent, and she puts it to good use. Or is it, perhaps, more a case of her painting stemming from an inner compulsion? In modern terms: an obsession. For what does being obsessed actually mean? Isn't the best way of being an artist to be driven – to have to write, to compose, to sculpt, to paint?

“No Hay Nadie!” Oil on Canvas 125x105 cm

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Compulsive artistic activity is not based on superficialities. Not does the artist pursue a purely commercial goal. Much of what is described and marketed as modern art is soulless and, Cont.

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“I see myself as a journalist, describing life in colors instead of words. More and more I feel fascinated by the fusion of the new virtual dimensions and good old reality: The huge influence of the cyberworld on each and every area of our thoughts and our feelings.” Katrin Alvarez

all too often, inane as well. It is pseudophilosophical and arrogant – butchered by commerce. The hit at this year's Venice Biennale was a silicone sculpture of a humanized sow lying with her thirsty piglets. What's going on!?

“Lifelong” Oil on Canvas 75x55cm

In Katrin's paintings you find figures which are unreal but convey the reality of a life. They express feelings that have been experienced, suffered and then reinterpreted in a dreamlike fashion. They are thoughts, pains, hopes, desires and fears. They are embedded in colours, in ornate shapes to make them bearable, to contextualize them. Fear is the primal driving force, the force that triggers myths and religions as the basis of all cultural development. In Katrin's work it is no longer repressed and suppressed but let free and painted. There's shouting and silence, a polarization of feelings, a build-up of power and release of energy: painting as a dissolution of the self, as laceration, dismemberment – for the sake of self-knowledge. These are not the sort of pictures you can plan, like a painting of the sea or of an Alpine hut with the Watzmann in the background. These paintings evolve in a complete different way, their development is compulsive. They reinterpret colour and tear up shapes for reasons deep within.

“Broken Dreams” Oil on Canvas 125x110cm

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Hieronymus Bosch was also an artist who pointed to universal human problems by means of encrypted messages. It was a new emphasis on the individual that opened the way to the depiction of existential problems. If you take a close look at Katrin's paintings – paying no

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attention to dates and titles – you will see how the process of experiencing changes. How freedom embraces colour and colour freedom; how magnanimity is realized in small formats; how other spaces arise. And much more is possible, because she has no lack of energy and imagination”

“I Survived My Childhood”, Color Pencils on Board 63x84cm

Katrin Alvarez (birthplace Güstrow) is a qualified legal expert and editor. She has published several surrealistic satires and a novel. Her paintings, which can be assigned to the fantastic realism, have already been exhibited in Israel, Canada, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, the U.S. and China. Important awards: In 2007, she won the Allan Edwards Award from the Federation of Canadian Painters (SFCA) in Vancouver. In 2011, one of her works was selected for the "Museum of Fantastic Art" at the Pálffy Palace in Vienna. In 2011, she was awarded with the Vivid Arts Network Award "Onore alla creatività e l'eccellenza nelle arti". In 2012, Alvarez received the Grande Médaille d'Or MCA Azur at Cannes and was awarded the Leonardo Prize (Painting) at the Chianciano International Art Award, 2012.

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“Bankruptcy”, Color Pencil on Board 60x82cm

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CAROLINE MARS

“Sun in the City”, Acrylic on Canvas - 80x80 cm

Born and educated in the Netherlands, Caroline Mars has studied and worked in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore for almost 15 years. Drawing on the five elements central to Asian philosophy, she attempts to temper the clutter and stress of modern life with minimalist composition and simple forms, incorporating her Asian studies of Chinese painting and Ikebana into her innovative body of work.

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RICHARD LEWSEY

“Untitled”. Oil on Wood 10.1 cm 2012 “Der Flughafen” Oil on Tin 15.2x10.1 cm 2013

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MARIA TANASKOVIC PAPADOPOULOS

“Great works of Art are reflecting not only our impressions about them, but the deepest wishes, which are following every human being. Through my education and many years of work I found out that the Visual Art is all about passing the energy to other people through her symbols and vibration of : lines, color wave lengths and shapes in the surrounding space, while the meaning of the artwork is not only what composition actually presents, but a specifics coded structure of that art piece, that makes a human being able to notice the beauty as a source of harmony…..” Maria Tanaskovic Papadopoulos “Serbona”, Slavic Mythology Figurine Sculpture in Terracotta 20x20x20 cm

I was born in Belgrade/Serbia in 1976 where I graduated at the University of fine Arts in 2001 as a Sculptor . Currently I live in Chicago where I am working in art studio as a fine artist and as a graphic and web designer, too. Selected Publications: New York Arts magazine, Art Effeto magazine, International Contemporary Masters III , Important Artists Of the World, and soon Artists curated by Vitorio Sgarbi in his new book Important exhibitions: River Art Center in Chicago , Broadway Art Gallery in New York, Southern Nevada Museum of Contemporary art in Las Vegas, Bienniale in Florence. “Peace Beam”, Pastels on Paper

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“Phoenix”, Pastels on Paper

“Heaven’s Gate”, Pastels on Paper

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D AV I D W. W H I T F I E L D

The experience of life colours your outlook, your thoughts, ideas, philosophy, religious and political ideology, etc., projecting these into an overall personal philosophical ideology. These, with variations are unique to the individual and consequently their response to any given situation within society will be reflected and governed by this personal philosophy. Consequently this approach will also be experienced in their response to art and any visual image; and it is upon this premise that my work is not titled. If so to do, would then stifle any other interpretation which would correspond to the viewers own life experience being different to my own. My interest is obviously in people, their reactions,-outwardly but more importantly, inwardly and hidden- and inner psychological interpretations of unfolding events at any instant. Power and manipulation is a theme that weaves itself in and out of my work constantly. The difficulty for me is my attempt to produce a painting which can stand as a work of art, rather than a picture; an archetypal image that encapsulates the instant and goes beyond journalism, illustration and fashion. But, only the viewer will decide if this goal has ever been reached.

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A N N E T T E TA N

“Pacific” Acrylic on Canvas 40.6x50.8 Cm

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“Winter Hideway” Acrylic on Canvas 40.6x50.8 Cm

Born in China, living in the San Francisco Bay area, Annette started taking interest in painting after she raised her family in the mid 1990's. She has studied watercolor and attended workshops for acrylics. She is mostly self taught and gets her inspiration from the old masters and travel with her husband. She has developed a passion for painting colorful floral and landscapes. In the recent years Annette has had many solo and group shows across the country and her most recent exhibitions were in a Little Treasure show in Italy and in Artexpo 2013 in New York. Her work has been featured in many international art publications and magazines. She continues to strive to better her skill in order to reflect God's beautiful creation through her art.

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M AYA V I N O K U R O V

"The symbolism expressed by Maya Vinokurov is a work of fine workmanship. A symbolism able to capture the mind and let us know the meaning of the strongest creations. A symbolism that is able to get the attention of even the most distracted thinkers. Vinokurov's painting, with its hidden meanings, has the same evocative power of the Ten Commandments. Visual presentations lead us to a world without rationality. A world created by the brilliance of the artist's mind. A world dominated by earthly reality and a world of colors that illuminate the history of man. A story in which Maya Vinokurov is the real star. ". Salvatore Russo

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L O T TA B J Ö R K

Lotta Björk grew up in northern Sweden, where she was inspired early on by artists in her surroundings. She has over the years tried various techniques and styles, today Lotta paints with oil, a medium that has followed her since early teens and her motives visualize abstract emotions and states as reflected in nature. She wants to touch the subject and interpret individually, depending on the viewer’s own state of mind. Her ambition is that the result will be pleasing but also expressive. In the autumn some of her paintings are to be exhibited in Oxford Castle Gallery, Chianciano Biennale and Art Gallery Ada, Barcelona.

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“I paint to pain. Mi art is a testimony of my perseverance. My wife Nieta Greene is my muse.” To see my work visit Speak Your Truth

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ZOË DURAND

Although based in Sydney, rising star Zoë is represented in New York by Agora Gallery, Chelsea. Her paintings form part of private and corporate collections throughout Australia and internationally. Zoë Durand (nee Zoë Paterson) has exhibited at several solo and group exhibitions in Sydney, Melbourne and New York. Zoë’s works were reproduced on exclusive textile designs by Malaysian celebrity designers Sereni & Shentel for their 2013 “Artist Series” headbands. (www.sereniandshentel.com). New York magazine, ARTisSpectrum says Zoë’s “paintings contain a freshness and immediacy not often seen in the fine art world, as well as a vibrant life force that erupts from the canvas.”

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SIRKKA LAAKKONEN

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Brilliantly colourfull Floral paintings reflect the powerful and joyful color palette and resonate with a profound visual message passionately revealing the eternal quality of nature. The artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of nature and positive energy is conveyed in her art, capturing the ethereal beauty, romance and timelessness of our floral world. The Midday Sun emblematizes all the lyrical beaty of nature conveying the invisible within the visible. The compositions radiate the emotional and physical beaty of the floral realm and resonate the joie de vivre of the universe.

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SUZANNE DUNCAN Photographer and creative director Suzanne Duncan has not only worked across the world’s seven continents, but has also had her work published in leading fashion magazines such as Elle, Cosmopolitan and Vogue Italia. She has exhibited in Australia, USA, Europe and Asia. As an internationally recognised photographer, Suzanne’s work has featured in ATIM Top 60 Master of Contemporary Art Magazine as a cover artist, Important World Artist and International Masters of Photography. Her international career was launched when her earlier work “ Timeless Beauty” was named as a finalist in the coveted Black and White Spider Awards. She hopes you enjoy the collection as much as she has capturing it. Enjoy! WWW.SUZANNEDUNCAN.NET

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Cartagena de Indias, one of South America’s most active tourist destinations, is a beautiful colonial city located on the northern coast of Colombia. For the richness of its history and beauty Cartagena was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. During the 16th Century, Cartagena was not only a hub of the Spanish empire but also an important shipping port of the wealth from the New World to Spain, a base for the slave market in South America and the Caribbean region, and an Inquisition center of the Catholic Church. The Old Town, surrounded by massive stone walls, its encloses several blocks and hundreds of charming colonial homes, churches, plazas and parks that remind us of Cartagena's history. Cartagena de Indias was founded by Spanish commander Pedro de Heredia in 1533. During the colonial period Cartagena served a key role in administration and expansion of the Spanish empire. It was a center of political and economic activity due to the presence of royalty and wealthy viceroys. Cartagena is the city most associated with pirates in the Caribbean, and the world. In 1586, Sir Francis Drake, of England arrived with a powerful fleet and quickly took the city. The governor, Pedro Fernández de Busto, fled with the Archbishop to the neighboring town of Turbaco, and from there negotiated the costly ransom for the city: 107,000 Spanish Eight Reales of the time, or around 200 million in today's US dollars. Drake had destroyed onequarter of the city, the developing Palace of the Township, and the recently finished cathedral. After this disaster, Spain poured millions every year into the city for its protection, beginning with Gov. Francisco de Murga's planning of the walls and forts. The city recovered quickly from Drake's attack and subsequent occupation, and continued its growth and hence its inevitable attraction for predators. During the 17th century, the Spanish Crown paid for the services of prominent European military engineers to construct fortresses. Today these are Cartagena's most significant identifiable features. Engineering works took well over 208 years and ended with some 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) of walls surrounding the city, including the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, named in honor www.arttourinternational.com

of Spain's King Philip IV. This fortification was designed to protect the city from attackers coming from inland and was completed in 1657. It was equipped with 63 cannons, sentry boxes, and buildings for water, food and weapons storage. There were compartments for resting the troops and taking care of the injured, and an intricate web of underground tunnels. During the XVII Century, San Felipe de Barajas became the best Spanish military structure in the New World. In 1741, the strength of the fortifications and the strategic defense of the colonial port, made possible the defeat of British commander Edward Vernon and his fleet of 186 ships and almost 27.000 men. Admiral Vernon’s siege to Cartagena lasted for 67 days. The defense of the city was commanded by the Spanish admiral Blas de Lezo (nicknamed “Half-man”), who despite lacking one eye, one arm and having lost a leg in previous battles, achieved in Cartagena his greatest victory. The fortress of San Felipe de Barajas is today one of Cartagena's most important features. For more than 275 years, Cartagena was under Spanish rule. On November 11, 1811, Cartagena declared its independence. CLOCK TOWER or “Torre del Reloj” Originally called Boca del Puente, is ne of the most emblematic sights of Cartagena, it marks the main entrance to the old walled colonial city. Once inside, you come into the Plaza de los Coches (Square of the Carriages).

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SQUARE OF THE CARRIAGES or PLAZA DE LOS COCHES It is the most central plaza in the city. The first name it had was "Plaza del Juez", since on the corner where today is a banking corporation lived the lawyer Francisco de Santa Cruz, resident judge that came to the city to take oath to the new governor Don Juan de Badillo who would replace the founder of Cartagena de Indias; Don Pedro de Heredia. This plaza was designed by the authorities for the commerce of african slaves and took the name "Plaza del Esclavo", and would be renamed by the end of 1585 to "Plaza de Mercaderes", due to the fact that for some time the merchants were parked where today is the Portal de los Dulces. Then it was called "Plaza de la Yerba", and changed to "Plaza de los Coches" by a decree of the of the mayor allowing the carriages to be parked in front of the Portal de los Dulces..

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PLAZA OF SAINT TERESA This plaza is located in the southwest corner of the Walled City, and is given its name by the Convent of Santa Teresa, now restored as the impressive Hotel Charleston. The convent was founded in 1609 by an important matron of the period, Doña María Barros y Montalvo, for a group of Carmelite teaching nuns from Pamplona. After the Independence in 1811 the old convent became in turn a jail, a lock factory, a succession of schools, and the main police station. Today it is an important entrance to the Old City. Around it are clustered the Naval Museum, the offices of the Cartagena Film Festival, and important nightspots and restaurants

LAS BOVEDAS The cells in the dungeon now house shops, boutiques and other businesses along the stout walls protecting the old city. The arcades deep in the walls were designed as storage vaults but were used as prison cells during the civil wars in the 19th century. These are 23 dungeons built between 1792 and 1796 in the city walls, which are more than 15 meters thick in this part. These dungeons were the last major construction carried out in colonial times and were destined for military purposes. The vaults were used as storerooms for munitions and provisions, before they became jail cells. Today, Las Bovedas, is a popular tourist attraction because of its traditional Colombian merchandise and vast array of souvenirs.

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PALENQUERA Fresh fruit: A palenquera, one of the city's iconic street vendors, pauses outside a Colonial home as she makes her morning rounds. Palenqueros are a unique African descendant ethnic group that come from a city called San Basilio De Palenque, an hour away from Cartagena. They represent the difficult times in history as they were slaves and the Black Cimmarones who escaped from their owners. San Basilio De Palenque was the first city in South America of free slaves. Las Palenqueras preserve their African culture and traditions to this very day just as their ancestor did several centuries ago. October 2013

PLAZA SAN PEDRO CLAVER The church and its plaza are named for the Jesuit priest declared a saint of the Catholic Church for his life of service to the most defenseless of souls, the African slaves cast up in Cartagena during the 17th Century. On the plaza facing the church is located the Museum of Modern Art, in front of which are positioned about the plaza a series of modern, metal sculptures that depict the everyday life of modern residents in the Old City.

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MONUMENTO A LOS ZAPATOS VIEJOS The Old Shoes monument in Cartagena, which is a reference to the poem “Mi Ciudad Nativa” by Luis Carlos Lopez. This giant sculpture of a pair of old shoes is a monument to Luis Carlos Lopez, a poet from Cartagena (1863-1950.) The shoes are very large—someone could stand inside one of them. Luis Carlos Lopez wrote about his city, and one of his well-known poems. A copy of the poem is in marble in front of the bronze shoes.The final line of the poem compares the love and comfort of his city to that which he gains from a pair of old shoes.

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Old Town. Initially built with just eight canons and barracks for 20 soldiers, the castle took its familiar shape over a period of 120 years. The fortress was subject to its first assault in 1697 at the hands of Sir Bernard Desjean, Barón de Pointis and Jean Baptiste Ducasse. Juan de Herrera y Sotomayor undertook reconstruction of the castle in 1725 adding important fortifications and gun turrets to strengthen its position. After completing much of the outer defenses, the structure played a critical role in repelling Lord Vernon in the most famous raid made on the city in 1741. A force of 23,000 men and almost 200 hundred ships were unable to breach the Spanish defences with the rainy season and tropical diseases taking its toll on the invaders before a siege could be enforced. Antonio de Arévalo completed the castle's structure between 1762 and 1769. Photography Arttour International Magazine © Copyright 2013 . All Rights Reserved

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THE BOQUILLA “LA BOQUILLA” The Boquilla is a township that was founded 200 years ago, a fishing village about 15 minutes from Cartagena de Indias with marvelous emerald beaches and a rich flavor of the authentic culture. A wonderful paradise in the Caribbean. www.arttourinternational.com

October 2013

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CADAQUES COSTA BRAVA

SENSORIUM INTERNATIONAL GRAND GALA OF SURREALISM

“...Sensorium, a dinner from a surrealist dream. On a unique night the dream became reality. Each guest wore the surrealist garb of his or her choice. Magic! what stunning, eclectic, and outrageous outfits: a fantastic creature a moonman with a surrealist balloon, a bird-man, blue gloves painted on the dress, a mysterious figure wrapped from head to toe in a white suit, a woman whose headdress was a cage complete with singing birds. Temples of art, liquid desires, culture and food..” The New Dream of the World.. The event was held in collaboration with The Municipality of Cadaqués and the Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava Girona.

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"Bankruptcy" Coloured Pencil on Board 60x82 cm by Katrin Alvarez