Chloé LEMONNIER - find me at the uni library, knitting
Dorian SOUSA CALVO - when she leaves, i steal her yarn
Hugo NAZAC - average Jean-Luc Godard enjoyer
Julien CRUCITTI - someone with too many nationalities
Kristina SHATOKHINA - woman of vision; high priestess
Lara SEYLER SCHMIT - sipping tea like a self-proclaimed grandma
Lina HARRATI-SCARPA - I like cats
Lu CULLEN MORENO - no, I’m not a vampire
Margaryta ALEKSANDROVA - the witch
Maria MAZEINA - a.k.a Masha
Pegah & Pariya PALIZBAN - not twins :)
Rafael CORONADO - Laureate Indie Gamer
Stefan DIAC - sober philosopher
Umut UCAK - rank II level 69 (nice) yapper
Valère GAUBE - a.k.a. the Knight of the Noodle Necklace
Valeriia STELMASHENKO - retrained as a designer, apparently
Zoltan TAJTI - founding father; Maecenas of the online edition
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R-kid has turned three. Twenty-four issues in, the mag’s had some 230 articles written, proofread, designed and compiled into printable material. That’s over 160,000 written words on over 600 pages, in over 10,000 printed copies. God knows the amount of coffee and chocolate that went into it.
But that’s just data, imprints of grind, laughs, tears and time shared by Roux members since I had walked into the OSL office to ask whether the university had a student magazine. It did not. “Do you want one?” I asked. They did, and so did I. So I started working on it.
In the past three years, quite a few people have joined and left Roux. By now, the editorial board has almost completely changed; most of its members I have never known or met. And the magazine is going strong. It looks different, feels different, reflecting the taste, enthusiasm, joy, pain and immense talent of current members.
Not that my wish matters – instigators better retreat when their job is done – but the idea was to establish something that will survive accommodating members’ desires. Something that wants to change with members’ will. Thanks to indispensable partners, the original Roux-crew and supporting uni staff, the groundwork has facilitated just that.
I wanted to belong to a team of equals, of shared desires and differing visions. There wasn’t a leader among us; there was only hope, sleepless nights, matching sleepy days, and the deepest love for each other. I wish upon everyone to belong to a squad like Roux; find your people and work on your dream.
One more thing: If the instigator does not retreat willingly, make them. They’ve surely yapped too much.
by Zoltan Tajti
MEMORABILIA
The term "Memorabilia" derives from the Latin word "memorabilis“, translating to "memorable " In contemporary usage, this term refers to rare items connected to historical events, cultural phenomena, or sports milestones These rare objects often form entire collections alongside antiques, sculptures, and paintings
Sometimes it seems that people are endlessly searching for conf irmation in objects: a sign, a tiny mark that says, “ yes, this happened to me, ” and connects them to the past, or whispers, “ yes, this mattered to me. ” Or, on the contrary, something that projects the dreams that never came true and perhaps never will.
Dear Caladrii, Today I spoke with a gallerist from Luxembourg, Oksana Polyanska, ("Art-Management") about memorabilia – most often, a photograph with a celebrity’s autograph turned into an art object. People place them in studios, homes, and off ices. What are we really searching for when we surround ourselves with these proofs of meaning?
So, in search of answers, I found myself standing right in front of the gallery, where Oksana kindly agreed to share her thoughts with me.
So, could you kindly tell us what memorabilia is?
Memorabilia is a combination of objects and symbols that preserve memories and have a conscious value It can be something personal, touching, a childhood memory, or an item that reminds you of an important moment. It's not just about the artefact itself, but about the history and emotion it carries. People want to preserve what supports and inspires them. And if these things change owners after many years, it means that someone else needs its meaning
We also had a funny case with memorabilia A client bought three Vitali Klitschko memorabilia items He planned to hang them in the gym for motivation, but he took them home instead Life rules the script.
What do you think will remain a s memorabilia for future generations?
Awareness will remain
In the past, memorabilia were associated with something material: autographs after concerts, photographs, posters, objects that people want to keep as a tangible memory It is not only “what” that is important, but also “why”: if someone needs an item that reminds them of a person or event and inspires them, then it has value. The investment component is possible, but it is secondary; f irst and foremost are personal closeness and meaning For me, the Pink Panther is an example of such a memory: a character from childhood.
Can you tell us a little ab out your gallery?
The gallery is in an old building, it is a co-working space: we were given the right to exhibit works with the idea of art for off ice.
The idea is simple: to show art that f its organically not only on the ‘white walls’ of a gallery, but also in off ice spaces, reception areas, meeting rooms, and lounge areas Such works motivate, stimulate dialogue, create a calm atmosphere, and at the same time remain professional contemporary art.
Talking about memorabilia, our exhibitions were also held in the clinic. The reactions were incredible:
The art objects capture the attention of those people who seldom visit museums, making them wonder: “Is this a real signature?” And this shows something different, leading away from pain and problems, unfolding the day in a new light.
Art consoles our pain. A hospital is not a typical place for exhibiting, and they cannot show just whatever. The level of the exhibits must be professional And real art objects have some effect that i h d t d that is why the hospitals are so meticulous and selective about them
Advice for students and beginners in the art business
The art business is a long-distance race. If it doesn't take off right away, that's normal.
Story: two years after the exhibition, people came back, found a photo of an art object they wanted to buy. They barely knew the artist, but they had a business card, so they knew where to come.
Life hack: don't skimp on business cards. It's funny, but it works: small ‘bridges’ of memory often guide us to great results.
Written by Margaryta Aleksandrova
Edited by Lina Harrati-Scarpa
Interview with Miss Polyanska, (gallerist and founder of Art-Management)
Soon, the audience’s perspective on Laura will change, from this perfect girl that she seemed to be, to the living nightmare she has become; a “beautiful nightmare”. After trying to escape from her addiction and self-destructive habits to fight and resist against BOB, she relapsed and lost faith. The only option that was left was sacrificing herself to that creature, saving her soul, in a way, by dying.
Something that I find really intriguing and what might help us understand this story better is the fact that the show is about Marylin Monroe – let me explain. Before Laura Palmer’s character was written, David Lynch and Mark Frost (co-creator of “Twin Peaks”) wanted to make a movie about Marilyn. However, it wasn’t possible, apparently due to some script complications, so they re-used their initial ideas and drafts to make “Twin Peaks”. Thus, according to the show’s creator, Laura Palmer is LITERALLY the embodiment of Marilyn Monroe. They are both portrayed as gorgeous and aspirational women that people want to identify themselves with or want to be. Both of them hide their deepest and darkest secrets and be subject to a tragic death at a young age.
Friendship beyond death
After Monroe’s death, she transcended – became a myth and a symbol. Her problems with alcohol, drugs, and depression began to be idolized and romanticized by society. Monroe’s image was so anchored in Hollywood that her influence outdistanced her career of acting – to the point that they used this image of the beautiful but fragile and tragic blond in other movies too – like in “Titanic” with the character of Rose DeWitt Bukater, in “Vertigo” with Kim Novak’s Madeleine, and even Laura Palmer. However, society’s idealization of that duality glorifies suffering and pain. In “Twin Peak”s, that image isn’t meant to idealise, but rather to question the audience with the painful reality behind that myth.
A crucial element of Laura’s life is her relationship with Donna, her best friend. Despite being her best friend, Donna was not aware of Laura’s secret life, but only knew what Laura wanted to show others, a mere façade. In a way, Laura’s secrecy was her way to keep Donna away from all this evil, from all these sins... This continued, until Donna decided to follow Laura to the Roadhouse, a bar, mainly where drug trafficking took place. She discovered Laura’s deepest secrets and who she really was. Donna tried to keep up with her – drank, got drugged by someone, started to strip-tease, and ended up half-naked. However, when Laura realized what was done to Donna, in a heroic impulse, she covered her naked body with a coat and told Donna to leave this place. Soon after, Laura died from BOB’s hands.
The day before Laura died, Donna discovered Laura’s true identity. She kept this a secret throughout the show, even when people pressed for answers. This loyalty shows the true value of their friendship, presenting, I believe, the depiction of a true, infinite friendship.
A wise log
In movies and shows, characters usually don’t really listen to each other. They can be stubborn and think what they are doing is the best choice possible. That is mainly the reason why the log and the Log Lady exist in Twin Peaks, because characters DO NOT listen to each other. If we want to make an absurd comparison, we could compare it to Yoda from Star Wars (YES, another Star Wars reference…). The reason for the comparison is a little absurd in my opinion. There is something common between them : the way they manage to make themselves understood and acknowledged. In an interview George Lucas gave, he said that speaking proper English won’t make people listen to you. However, if it is harder to understand through the bias of an accent, or the way you talk, people will listen. Obviously, the Log Lady does not talk like Yoda or in a really special way but the weirdness comes more from the topics and the mysteries in Twin Peaks. The messages are confusing, mysterious, ambiguous, and indirect. She also has this intriguing, special way to talk to people, and barely talks to people as well. The only times we see her talk is when the log has a special message to send to the protagonist to help them in their quest. The log is the messenger and Margaret (the Log Lady) the carrier of the message. It creates this tension where the audience ask themselves “What is she even saying”; which for me, is absolute cinema.
Final words
As leaves fade away and temperature drops, we are still mesmerized by that fragile and sad landscape full of dead leaves. It serves as a reminder that nothing lasts forever. In that way, fall can evoke the tragic beauty of Palmer and Monroe, whose beauty and tragedy still haunts me to this day.
written by Hugo Nazac designed by Kristina Shatokhina
Sacrifice
Sacrifice. L’amour est la substance, Venant de l’ancienne Providence, Son avatar au monde des présents; La raison d’être vivant.
Ton humble présence, Tes pas, lents et distants, Un rythme lourd et consistant.
Ton beau visage, émanant l’élégance, Retournant à ta maison, ta quiétude, Sur un sentier marbré, Rendant mon cœur blessé, Ayant peur de la solitude; Ainsi commettant l’action inférieure D’ignorer ta beauté intérieure.
Les émotions inondaient mon cœur, Pourtant, je ne perdais pas mon ardeur : Et j’ai demandé ton nom.
La Providence s’en souvient, Je ne l’ai pas pris en vain.
Moments de bonheur, De rire et d'amusement.
Tout ce dont, jusqu'à présent, Je ne veux être le destructeur
De ma paix interne… Pièce par pièce.
Soudain, les mots deviennent tranchants.
Le cœur? Juste un autre espace
Où sévit discorde prospérant.
Penser à la perte de la grâce
Rends mes yeux larmants.
Mais au fil du temps, Je suis déterminé, toujours,
Car je m’accroche tant À ce que je pense être l’amour
Or, quand un arbre prétend Porter fruits bénis d’un sol terni, La maladie s’étend.
L’amour devient obsession, Un désir pour le contrôle; Possession.
Et donc mon âme doit être purgé, Puisqu’il a été affligé
Par une fausse confession.
Ainsi, je sacrifie à son trône, Mon désir voluptuaire, Afin de nous sauver elle et moi, De mon bûcher funéraire.
Written by Stefan Diac
Adapted in French by Julien
Designed
by Ane Iniguez
Crucitti
tuto to emboss like a boss
Cut open an empty tube of mayonnaise or tomato paste.
Unfold the metal, clean it, and smooth it out.
On a piece of paper, draw a design of Transfer your design by placing it on the metal and lightly trace it with a pencil. 1 2 3 4
Text & design by Chloé Lemonnier
Now that you see the faint lines, emboss the design using a pointy object to trace over the lines and press the design into the metal.
5 6 7 8
Optional: if you want to have a doublesided design, tape the front and back parts together with double-sided tape. Make sure to mirror the design on the back side before embossing!
Trim carefully the edges with scissors. Punch a small hole at the top to attach a string and TADAAAAAA!
