Relaxing

Posted on February 4, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged architecture, art, chilling, design, femalephotographers, femlens, firenze, florence, lifestyle, relax, relaxing, style, urbanLeave a comment

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Florence 2017

The history of graffiti spans thousands of years, evolving from ancient cave paintings to a modern urban art form. Graffiti, derived from the Italian word “graffiato” meaning scratched, encompasses a wide range of artistic expressions, from simple tags to intricate murals.

In ancient civilizations such as Rome and Pompeii, graffiti served as a means of political and social commentary. Citizens would inscribe messages on walls, expressing dissent, admiration, or simply leaving their mark. The preserved ruins of Pompeii reveal a rich tapestry of ancient graffiti that provides insight into the daily lives of its inhabitants.

Today, graffiti continues to be a powerful form of expression, addressing social issues, cultural identity, and personal narratives. It has evolved from its humble beginnings in ancient caves to a dynamic, influential art form that resonates across the globe, leaving an indelible mark on the history of human creativity.

Legs or Scopophilia

Posted on January 21, 2024January 30, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged femalephotographers, femlens, legs, ootd, Photography, streetphotography, streetstyle, urban, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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Vienna 2023

Laura Mulvey, in her essay “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema,” introduced the concept of “scopophilia” to describe the pleasure derived from looking, particularly in the context of cinema. Scopophilia is derived from the Greek words “skopein” (to look) and “philia” (love), and it refers to the pleasure and satisfaction one experiences through looking at something visually stimulating.

Traditional photography tends to cater to the male gaze, positioning women as objects to be looked at and deriving pleasure from the act of looking. Scopophilia, in this context, is linked to the visual pleasure that comes from the act of observing and objectifying individuals, particularly women.

When we are no longer here, these stones will speak for us

Posted on January 5, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged architecture, art, austria, builing, construction, Europe, femalephotographers, femlens, igersaustria, igersvienna, karlseitz, mayor, neueslandgut, travel, urban, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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Vienna 2022

Karl Seitz was an Austrian politician and a member of the Social Democratic Workers’ Party. He served as the mayor of Vienna from 1923 to 1934 34. Seitz was also a member of the Austrian Reichsrat and the president of the National Council. He was born on September 4, 1869, in Vienna and died on February 3, 1950, in Vienna. Seitz was a strong supporter of social democracy and was dismissed from his teaching profession in 1897 because of his social democratic activities.

The Neues Landgut is a new urban district that is being developed close to Vienna’s main railway station and is expected to be completed by 2026/27. The 9-hectare site will be the setting for 1,500 flats and an educational campus, enclosing green spaces and recreational areas.