When I arrived at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale to see the current exhibition Shark, I was greeted with smiles and a sign: “Selachophobia is defined as the strong fear or dislike of sharks … “
Juan Vidal
Juan Vidal is a writer and member of national recording artists Rhema Soul. He lives in Ft. Lauderdale, travels a lot, and writes regularly on literature, art, film and other cultural concern.
Posted inOpinion
Censorship, Street Art, Oil and the Future of Venezuela
MIAMI — Years after his election, Hugo Chávez is a galvanizing figure in Venezuela. But what role are street artists playing in Chávezist Venezuela?
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Six International Authors to Read This Summer
MIAMI — Need a good summer read? Maybe you should pick up books from one of these authors.
Posted inArt
The Sensations of Presence
MIAMI — Strong in the traditions of European and Carribean art, The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale has an array of standout exhibitions that include the work of painter William Glackens and a collection of ceramics by Pablo Picasso. What left an impression during a recent visit, however, was the work of Los Angeles painter John Sonsini.
Posted inOpinion
The Effects of Jaws, a Classic Turns 37
Truth be told, Jaws changed things. And tomorrow the film turns 37.
Posted inArt
A Story of Love, Plants and Death
Based on Alejandro Zambra’s masterful novella, the film Bonsái is a story of love, plants, death and the literature that seamlessly links them all. Bonsái premiered at Cannes to favorable reviews and took the top prize at the Miami Film Festival earlier this year. Directed by the Chilean Cristián Jiménez (Illusiones Opticas), it is an exercise in minimalism and nuance.
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Hitchcock and the Art of Brevity
As a filmmaker, Alfred Hitchcock understood the value of time. Throughout his career he sought to always be mindful and respectful of the audience in this regard. One of his many strengths, to be sure, was his ability to maximize each minute, never drawing out scenes when he deemed it unnecessary.
