#Mural Restoration

[hananoami]

Love and Deepspace | Event Preview

🌊Event: Sea Breeze Echo is coming!

Listen to the echoes of the sea breeze and discover the lost legend of Lemuria with him.

Participate in the event and claim the 4-Star Solar-Slot Memory Pair: [Rafayel: Sapphire Dream], [Rafayel: Sapphire Scar], Deepspace Wish: Limited*10, Diamond*500, Couple Snapshot pose, special titles, and other rewards for FREE!

■ Event Duration: from 5:00 A.M. on Apr. 3 to 4:59 A.M. on Apr. 17 (server time)

■ Shop Exchange Deadline: Apr. 18, 4:59 A.M. (server time)

■ Mural Restoration: unlock stories to obtain 4-Star Memory and diamonds

You can unlock some mini stories with Rafayel while restoring the Lemurian murals together. After the two murals are restored, you can obtain the limited 4-Star Memory [Rafayel: Sapphire Dream]*1 and Diamond*500 for FREE!

■ Companion Rehearsal: Challenge the Rehearsal Stage to obtain 4-Star Memory

Challenge the Rehearsal Stage to fight alongside the new Companion [Rafayel: God of the Tides]! Upon first-clear, you can get the limited 4-Star Memory [Rafayel: Sapphire Scar]*1 for FREE!

*The 4-Star Memories [Rafayel: Sapphire Dream], [Rafayel: Sapphire Scar] will enter Galaxy Explorer after the event ends. You are able to obtain the Memories in both Silver Galaxy and Radiant Galaxy.

■ Ceremonial Market: Exchange for Various Rewards!

Participate in the event, collect event token [Miraculous Conch], and exchange for:

Limited 3-Star Memory [Rafayel: Dawn's Melody], [Deepspace Wish: Limited]*10

Couple Pose [Rafayel: Hand in Hand], Limited Title [Bubbling Little Mermaid]

Chat Bubble [Coral Seascape], BGM [The Deep Sea], Photo Stickers, and other rewards!

[whycolour]

Victorian Entry Example of a mid-sized ornate foyer design

[daddyskinkyelf]

Victorian Entry Example of a mid-sized ornate foyer design

[vigilskept]

i know it would've been difficult for them to tackle, but it absolutely kills me thinking about the missed opportunities of getting into religious angle of everything that's going on in veilguard.

because it's insane, right? that there are gods in this game. and the game will tell you over and over that they aren't gods, that they're Just Mages, but that's actually not precisely true. they're something very different from what a tevinter magister is, at least, and not only on a power-scale.

powerful spirits are gods in this setting. that was the religion ascribed to by most of humanity, before andraste. the avvar and chasind still ascribe to that belief.

a lot has been said already about how the game fails to engage with belief for dalish characters, and i agree. i think the game also really fails its andrastian characters here though because this is actually huge.

it's not just whether the golden/black city is/was the seat of the maker. it's the very meaning of what god is that's at stake here.

the maker has abandoned humanity. only through the pleas of his prophet andraste is he willing to consider the idea of offering a second chance to his creation. he will not respond to your prayers, and he will not give you answers. his will is inscrutable, to be interpreted only through the words of his prophet which have been changed over the centuries.

and if you are a mage, you are taught that this maker has cursed you. your very being is a curse.

and then you meet elgar'nan. and then you meet ghilan'nain.

they are not your maker. not really. not even if you're an elf.

but these gods are knowable. they will speak to you, personally. they may even do so with kindness. they will tell you what you could do to please them, and even offer you something in return.

and what they ask is terrible. maybe even unfathomable. but in a world where exalted marches have been called in the name of the maker and entire circles annulled, isn't that enough to give you a little pause?

[chinesehanfu]

【Historical Reference Artifacts】:

➀The the donor in the mid-Tang Dynasty (Dunhuang Cave 159, restored murals)

②Side Slit skirt(Dunhuang Cave 159)

③Late-Tang Radient Colour Floral Dress(Dunhuang Cave 159)

[Hanfu · 漢服]China Tang Dynasty (960–1127 AD) Chinese Traditional Clothing Hanfu & Hairstyle Based on Tang Dynasty Dunhuang Murals--[Tang Dynasty Fashion Week] 🟣2022 VOL.7】

Mid-Late Tang Dynasty Period Woman Hanfu Style & Hairstyle

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[artcentron]

Laurene Powell Jobs-Led Consortium Acquires San Francisco Art Institute

When it appeared all hope was lost, a new non-profit led by Laurene Powell Jobs acquired the San Francisco Art Institute, saving the iconic 1931 Diego Rivera mural from an uncertain fate.

The acquisition of the San Francisco Art Institute by Laurene Powell Jobs’ philanthropic Consortium saves this iconic mural by Diego Rivera from a predictable end. When it appeared all hope was lost, a new non-profit led by Laurene Powell Jobs acquired the San Francisco Art Institute, saving the iconic 1931 Diego Rivera mural from an uncertain fate. BY ARTCENTRON NEWS SAN FRANCISCO, CA–After…

[grimm-haven]

Mother's day with the kids.

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[michaleideas]

Preserving and Saving the McKay Mosaic Mural

Oct 22,2024

With approval from the BYU–Hawaii Board of Trustees, BYU–Hawaii is delighted to unveil proposed plans for the new campus welcome center, which includes the preservation and display of significant portions of the McKay mosaic.

This new building will be focused on Jesus Christ and tell the story of how faith in Christ and a desire to live His teachings are the foundation of our Lāʻie community. It will narrate the story of this community’s origins, the Laie Hawaii Temple, the university’s establishment, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and the ongoing demonstration of intercultural peace fostered by this community.

Preserved portions of the McKay mosaic will be displayed as a significant feature of the new building. Such portions will include President David O. McKay holding the American flag, the Laie Hawaii Temple, schoolchildren gathered at the flag-raising ceremony, and the Hawaii state motto: “Ua Mau ke Ea o Ka ‘Āina i ka Pono.” The names of labor missionaries will also be added as part of this display.

The welcome center will also feature important stories about the school, the community, labor missionaries, and other significant events. These stories aim to give students and visitors a deeper understanding of the prophetic vision and spiritual foundations that make this place so special.

We continue to seek your feedback and ideas on stories that could be told in the new welcome center. Please share your suggestions by email to new.mckay@byuh.edu.

Note: This rendering is a draft design with placeholder art and artifacts and assumes ideal outcomes of our preservation efforts.

For more on the deinstallation process of the mosaic mural click here: https://www.fineartconservationlab.com/murals/mural-restoration-expert-removes-iconic-mosaic-mural-from-david-o-mckay-building-prior-to-demolition/

[emma-dennehy-presents]

My grandmother talks about how growing up in Belfast, Ireland, British soldiers would raid the local Irish people's houses, steal from them, smash up their homes or burn them out, beat up or kill or imprison the men, rape the women, and then justify their actions by saying the local people were harbouring IRA terrorists and illegal weapons stores even though they weren't. Any time the British committed an act of violence against the Irish it was the same excuse.

And every time Israel blows up a school, hospital, refugee camp killing hundreds of civilians in the process and justifies it by saying they were harbouring Hamas it makes me think of that. Colonialism never changes.

[jdweiss]

Finally got around to gently restoring my utility box mural from a tagger and the sun. ✌️

[southeastasianarchaeology]

India-Cambodia Collaboration Breathes Life into Ancient Ramayana Murals

via various sources: Siem Reap's Wat Raja Bo Pagoda inaugurates India-Cambodia Ramayana mural conservation, enhancing shared cultural heritage.

via various sources: The Wat Raja Bo Pagoda in Siem Reap celebrated the inauguration of the Ramayana Mural Paintings Conservation Project, a collaborative effort between India and Cambodia. This initiative aims to preserve the deteriorating murals that depict the epic tale of Rama and Sita, reflecting the shared cultural heritage and influence of the Ramayana across both nations. The project…

[metalphoenix]

Do you think theres a memorial to the second Robin in Crime Alley? I like to think that even if the rest of Gotham didn't know where he came from that Crime Alley knew he was one of theirs.

Do you think they were devastated when it came out he was dead? I don't think it would be a official memorial or anything. When it was announced he was dead people started putting candles/cards/stuffed animals/food out on their roof tops in honor of him.

Maybe a few weeks later someone graffitied a mural somewhere up high in his honor. They did it in the middle of the night. After that people started to leave things there.

Theres no official care taker for the memorial. Everyone helps out. People who leave stuff take care to clean up any trash left around. Theres a few people who make sure theres always at least one candle lit.

One day its vandalized. Robin may have been one of them but its Crime Alley and he made life difficult for criminals. Maybe someone he put in jail got angry and vandalized it. The people fix it. There no call to action they just see it and take it upon themselves to restore it.

Do you think Jason sees it when he comes back as Red Hood? I think he found it in his first two weeks back in Gotham. He wasn't big yet. He was still taking control. He stumbles upon it on accident. He's not expecting it. He's grateful no ones around because he breaks down. The enormity of everything that happened to him hits him like a brick and suddenly he's on his knees sobbing.

Maybe once he's taken over and the people trust him he'll ask about it. He'll ask why they care about the second Robin. Why do you take care of the memorial so intensely? They tell him. They tell him they know the second Robin was one of them. They tell him how much hope he brought to the people that had none. Do you think he realizes how much he meant to these people?

Maybe someone connects the dots. They don't know who he is but they see how fiercely protective the Red Hood is of the alley and they remember the boy in bright colors and an even brighter smile. They look at this angry broken man trying so hard to do good and see the boy who died too soon.

The next day a mural of Red Hood pops up across from the Robin Memorial.

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[sioltach]

Sogorea Te' Land Trust

Dreaming back Strawberry Creek. Before California was California, a waterway now named Strawberry Creek ran free from high up in the hills down to the bay. Like other places where freshwater meets saltwater, it is a sacred place, a place now known as the West Berkeley Shellmound and village site. While many might now see what is a parking lot at this site, we see a sacred place and the Indigenous visions of honoring and restoring the land and daylighting the waterways which once ran free here. We brought a piece of this vision into full color, splitting the expanse of grey concrete with vivid blues, painting back in the waters we remember where they once ran. This is the beginning of the return of Strawberry Creek. Special thanks to Micah Rivera for leading this mural and our whole creative crew for making it happen. Shout out Vick, Arely, Theo, Inés, Jackie, Farhana, Davey, Sabrina, and everyone that came through. Support the vision! bit.ly/rematriatetheland

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Just saw that my lovely vampire's home sold. Beautiful 1874 brick Italianate home in Newcomerstown, OH has 4bds, 3ba, 3,289 sq ft, sold for $450K, which I thought was a bargain, but Zillow says it's worth $391,100 and I wonder why. Anyway, let's take another look and bid it a fond adieu.

Stunning double entrance doors. This home is also fully air conditioned.

Look at this. I can't see what's in that niche, but the mural is a little bit creepy.

This is definitely sophisticated Vampire elegance. When you open the doors, this is what you see- a splendid staircase flanked by 2 arched doorways.

How is this gorgeous home only $450K? Look at this sitting room. The walls, ceiling, fireplace. It's just stunning.

The walls and ceilings in the dining room are all wood. Gorgeous millwork. Love the chandeliers. And, look at the crooked candles in the antique candélabres.

Is this not gorgeous? And note the discreet door to the staff stairs.

I'm not thrilled w/their kitchen reno. It's too rustic and spread out.

The fridge is in the dining area. The cabinets, however are adorable w/the petite design on the doors.

The rest of the home is so elegant, why the heavy beams with the lovely cabinetry?

The everyday dining area next to the kitchen.

A parlor. Lovely fireplace, colors and trims.

Even the hall is beautiful. Look at the domed door.

Off the hall is a gothic bath. How incredible is that millwork & stained glass window (which still makes me wonder, why the rustic kitchen?). The flooring looks original.

Note the lit niches on the way up the stairs in the entrance. They lead up to a sitting room with a fireplace.

What a lovely original looking bedroom. Love the fireplace, light fixture and medallion. Look at the door w/the 2 windows. That's unusual.

I wonder what's going on w/the molding, though. Why is it partially painted?

And, this is a little side room. Isn't this fabulous?

What a royal looking bath.

Love the ceiling in this bedsitting room.

This is nice- look at the floor.

Upper floor must've been the servants quarters. Look at this architecture and the lighting. Plus that little room in the belvédère.

Look at this. I can't believe that this house went for $450K. It makes me sick.

Outside, they can take their old truck thingy outta here, I guess. There's a horse barn.

Large field for horses. Doesn't get any better than this.

4.40 Acres. Look at how huge the property is. That one parcel goes way back.

Photo taken during the restoration. ($450K!)

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/59740-County-Road-9-Newcomerstown-OH-43832/118457346_zpid/