The journal
A curated selection from the Moniqs archive, newest first. More stories are being moved over from the original site.
Art · Reflection
“The true mission of the violin is to imitate the accents of the human voice, a noble mission that has earned for the violin the glory of being called the king of instruments” ― Charles-Auguste de Beriot Edmund Charles Tarbell, “Girl with Violin (the Violinist),” 1890
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Art · Reflection
Paul Nouge Le Bras Revelateur (1929) Paul Nougé (1895–1967) was a Belgian poet, philosopher and surrealist photographer who heavily influenced the Belgian Surrealist School of which he was a member. He was a friend and associate of fellow artists Louis Scutenaire, Marcel Mariën a
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William Morris Hunt (1824-1879) Peasant Girl Oil on canvas 1852
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“…Through the skeleton, I represent a different kind of being in a kind of medieval mystery play which is perhaps profane, but never profanatory – the idea of sacrilege never entered my mind – it was put there by others…” Paul Delvaux
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Loneliness, 1956 Paul Delvaux. I have always wanted my colours to sing. Paul Delvaux.
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“I live life in the margins of society, and the rules of normal society don’t apply to those who live on the fringe.” Tamara de Lempicka (16 May 1898 – 18 March 18 1980), Polish Art Deco painter. The Dream Tamara de Lempicka – 1927
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Art · Reflection
What is commonly called ugliness in nature can in art become full of beauty. Auguste Rodin
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“If you take photographs, don’t speak, don’t write, don’t analyse yourself, and don’t answer any questions.” Robert Doisneau Robert Doisneau, 1950
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“Night is a world lit by itself” Antonio Porchia Gaston La Touche (1854-1913) De L’intrigue Nocturne Oil on canvas
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I have fallen into an abyss. I live in a world so curious, so strange. Of the dream that was my life, this is my nightmare.” Camille Claudel
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Art · Reflection
” I cannot solve the problem of life by losing myself in the problem of art.” Tina Modotti (August 16 (or 17) 1896 – January 5, 1942) was an Italian photographer, model, actress, and revolutionary political activist. Tina Modotti with her arms raised Edward Weston, ca.1921
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