KANVAZ

27/02/2022

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29/07/2020

JOURNAL // Writing with the body. The paper is the world or the universe. The ink? That’s up to the individual. I call it poetry: that indescribable something that arises when I connect with art, touch a person that I love, or feel the breeze in my hair. The magic that makes those moments so momentous is what makes me get out of bed in the morning and keep writing my story. Some people call it art, some people call it love. I think we are mostly referring to the same thing.

In this series of short articles, poet and journalist Lara Gilmour is reflecting on the process of coming to terms with one’s identity as a female. Drawing on the words of female and feminist thinkers, these pieces aim to explore the way in which we construct our individuality through the collective feminine body.

Painting by Rocio Montoya “Writing with the body. I have long-held an intense fascination with the idea and I must confess that I still do not have a crystal-clear understanding of the concept. Rather self-indulgently, I am using the publication of this short essay as an attempt at clarification. ...

10/06/2020

JOURNAL // "Just as I am intrinsically individual, there are elements of my experience that can be related to the collective. As I drift and dance through my day, I am constantly constructing, deconstructing and reconstructing my self as both a part and a reflection of the whole. The whole world, the whole female experience, my whole self."

In this series of short articles, poet and journalist Lara Gilmour is reflecting on the process of coming to terms with one’s identity as a female. Drawing on the words of female and feminist thinkers, these pieces aim to explore the way in which we construct our individuality through the collective feminine body.

This series is written as part of the project “The Cool Girls’ School of Authenticity”, a platform aiming to provide a space for women and girls to explore...

14/04/2020

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07/02/2020

SHORT STORIES ||

"One day a Thrush bird was sitting alone at the end of the lane.
As his little brown head slightly tilted, he curiously looked up at the sky.
It was a night sky, serene and filled with cool air. As autumn was soon to come.

The bird flew into a window. It was mine. As he sat there calmly he slowly started to sing.
It was a song of rhythmic musical sounds, he repeated them two times over.
As he finished the bird took a deep breath in.
He pushed his chest into the air and waited patiently for my response.

“What are you singing?” I asked. ” it’s beautiful”.

“Oh no. No no No. The bird said in a laughing voice.
“This song doesn’t have a name...."

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One day a Thrush bird was sitting alone at the end of the lane. As his little brown head slightly tilted, he curiously looked up at the sky. It was a night sky, serene and filled with cool air. As autumn was soon to come. The bird flew into a window. It was mine. As he sat there calmly he slowly sta...

04/07/2019

SHORT STORIES ||

"There is not much to see in her face, not much to learn from at first sight.
Not even a simple expression, a wrinkle on her forehead, something that would tell you about the fight with her best friend that week.

Her knowledge is this: accept things as they come to you and never look back."

Her wise little head prevents her from losing it. Her life path is linear, a beautiful soft silk line pulling her onwards.

04/02/2019

"When boys grow up, sexuality is almost never in play. My first introduction to the fact that other boys would get hard every now and then, just like me under the blankets of my childhood bedroom in the morning, was after a gym class in the first year of high school. Showering was mandatory and we all undressed. Our bodies were sweaty from an enthusiastic game of football. We concentrated on being quick because there was a line. When I washed my hair I looked to my right and saw Antoine..."

Storyteller Lester Wolf speaks openly about bisexuality and the other side of freedom.

The emancipation of gender and sexuality is a battle that, despite passionate resistance, disgusting incidents and conservative notions, is nearly won. It is my conviction that it won’t take another 100 years for everyone on this planet to be able to be free, within one’s self and in the place y...

01/02/2019

Once upon a time there was an artist from Porto who said: “The city should be a place for dream and imagination.” This quote from Ana Aragão expresses how she translates her architectonic work into imaginary universes, consisting of stacked houses, fantastic shapes and new urban point of views. In contrast to her profession as an architect, sensible concepts are hidden in the huge drawings by her hand.

Once upon a time there was an artist from Porto who said: “The city should be a place for dream and imagination.” This quote from Ana Aragão expresses how she translates her architectonic work into imaginary universes, consisting of stacked houses, fantastic shapes and new urban point of views....

30/01/2019

"In the Fashion Film world the dramatic and documentary genres blend with each other with a free flow, it is such a wonderful place where experimental and minimalist perspectives speak a universal language that push the boundaries between art and entertainment."

Dive in the world of Fashion Film with storyteller Alan McLane-Alejos

Fashion is with us anytime and everywhere. It goes far beyond brands. It defines other people’s perception on our way of life and creates multiple social codes just for wearing any type of clothing. So I will do my best to provide a basic description of what a Fashion Film is. It can be identified...

28/01/2019

One day a meteorite was fired from outer space. The huge object hit the soil of Porto’s neighborhood Boavista and a new concert hall was conceived. This story was used as a metaphor for the representation of Casa da Música; Porto’s new home for all varieties of music. As the jury of the Pritzker Architecture Prize loved this idea, Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas was able to build his design, opening its doors in 2005. Soon Casa da Musica became the contemporary icon of the city of Porto and was praised for its intriguing dynamics...

One day a meteorite was fired from outer space. The huge object hit the soil of Porto’s neighborhood Boavista and a new concert hall was conceived. This story was used as a metaphor for the representation of Casa da Musica; Porto’s new home for all varieties of music. As the jury of the Pritzker...

24/01/2019

SHORT STORIES //
"Surprised he looks at the dark-haired beauty in front of him. As they start talking he notices the little orange freckles on her nose and the red glossy shine dancing through her long brown hair. He secretly blushes and looks down his coffee cup to hide it. He has so much to hide. As he stirs his spoon around the cup, he imagines her swimming in it. Gently he stirs her naked body around while the dark coffee covers her orange freckles, breasts and face..."

Two weeks ago he met her. The treehugger. She walked in his life as a bee flies through the kitchen-window searching for the honey. Gracefully and determined. “Hey, I don’t have an opening line but you caught my eye”, she said to him. Her eyes. She has brown eyes. Surprised he looks at the dar...