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We have some major news coming your way very soon. The news concerns the direction Auroras & Blossoms will be taking, plus a few more things.
Please keep reading our newsletters for future developments, we can’t wait to share with you what we have been working on. But suffice to say that it will expand our offerings significantly to a whole wider audience!
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PoArtMo Mini-Reviews are short, quick-read reviews written by members of the PoArtMo Collective. Our goal is to introduce you to art (books, documentaries, movies, etc.) that you may not be familiar with, and that both adults and youths alike can enjoy.
Taiyō no ko Esuteban (The Mysterious Cities of Gold – TV Series)
Year: French Japanese animated series originally aired in France from September 1983 to June 1984, 39 episodes.
Creator(s): The story was written by Jean Chalopin and Bernard Deyriès, and is very loosely based on the novel ‘The King’s Fifth’ by Scott O’Dell. The series’ chief director was Hisayuki Toriumi.
Summary:
Barcelona, 1532. Esteban is an impulsive young orphan who wants to find his father. He follows Mendoza, the navigator who saved his life ten years ago, in a Spanish expedition toward the New World.
The main aim of this expedition: the discovery of the Seven Cities of Gold.
During his journey from Spain to South America, Esteban will meet his best friends : Zia an Incan girl and Tao the last descendant of the Mu Empire (Hiva Empire in English).
Why we like it: Another French Japanese series with a beautiful animation, beautiful landscapes and a wonderful soundtrack. I’m fond of Tao, but my favourite character is without a doubt Mendoza, he is neither totally evil nor totally good, I find him rather realistic in his characterization.
Who can read / watch: Everyone aged 7 and above.
Favorite moment: The discovery of the solar ship Solaris in episode 6. I was (and still am) totally devastated when it was destroyed in episode 9…
PoArtMo verdict: A wonderful TV show, I eagerly awaited the documentary at the end of each episode as to how it was made! It was my first discovery of the pre-Columbian civilizations and an absolute revelation!
For more information on the show, check out these links below.
Did you know that you could win a free submission to one of our anthologies? This free entry will also include a free digital copy of the magazine, if we decide to select your work for publication!
We will select one random winner every month.
We are very happy to announce a winner for June. And the winner is: Nayantara Rao. Congratulations Nayantara!
Please get in touch with us at info@abpositiveart.com. You have until July 26, 2021, to collect your prize and we will then send you the entry form for our current anthologies.
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It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of the father of Auroras & Blossoms co-founder David Ellis.
Arthur Ellis became a blind artist in his sixties but he never let that stop him! He was an incredible inspiration to many artists and people outside of his immediate family. He leaves a stunning legacy that will live on for many years to come.
Auroras & Blossoms founders Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis have teamed up to pay tribute to Arthur and give him an exhibition to allow you all to sample the wonderful dynamics of his truly unique artwork.
In the near future, we plan on releasing a coffee table book featuring dozens of Arthur’s artworks. If you enjoy this exhibit, kindly consider donating to us, to help us cover the costs of this upcoming release. Thank you so much!
Rest in peace, Arthur Ellis.
You are gone but you will certainly never be forgotten. You will be remembered as a true individual who left his guiding light for others.
“Layla and Majnun in the wilderness with animals, from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi” is an opaque watercolour picture, ink on gold paper and is attributed to the artist Sanwalah, who lived in the 1600s.
This painting illustrates a version of an ancient Bedouin tale that originated among nomadic tribes of the Arabian Peninsula, as told by an Indian author who wrote in Persian; but it was turned into a happy ending of lovers reuniting by Sanwalah. According to the painting’s description, the animals were drawn to the depth and purity of their love.
Other examples of Sanwalah’s incredible art style contain animals, people and detailed, luscious landscapes that cannot help but tell engaging tales. It is hard to find information about Sanwalah but an image search will reward you with further sumptuous art to savour.
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