Between July 1st and July 22nd of 2010 I had the opportunity to visit Kazakhstan. While most people would jump to conclusion that I went to meet Borat, I actually went with a purpose to learn about the culture and the people. I was astonished by what I learned and saw.

It is one of four other territories on this continent whose official language is English.

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This painting was created in 1907. In this year, Rivera traveled from Mexico to Spain and I am unsure in which country this work was painted. I love this because I think that he looks very clever and sexy. I imagine that he thought very highly of himself. What makes this painting even better is that years later in 1941, he painted another self portrait and captures his own aging process which to me seems a brave move.

Contemporary African Art with Deep Meaning. What spoke to me the most in this piece was how art could create a meaningful monument not only to those who lost their lives but also serve as a stark reminder of the mistakes that were made that led to this amazing tragedy.

8220;I paint self portraits because I am the person I know best. Kahlo does not seem to idealize how she sees herself when she looks in the mirror in her paintings. When I compare a photograph to Kahlo to. Self Portrait with a Monkey.

It is acrylic on canvas and just touches some part of me unseen. The image of a woman who is possibly pregnant can be seen in the flames which adds to the mystery of the piece. Who is this woman, why is she on fire, why does her face look so lost and forlorn? July 23, 2010. With this piece, Dong .

Gustavo Santaolalla De Ushuaia a la Quiaca. For my first non western part I chose. This picture was taken in California at a pea picking farm during the great depression. This picture shows the sadness and hard times that people had to go through during the Great Depression. When I look at this picture I wonder about this lady, is she working on this farm? Is her husband present? Besides the fact .