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Alessandria: Al via il programma 2025 di “Svuota la Cantina” nel Quartiere Cristo

Dodici appuntamenti da gennaio con espositori, hobbisti e tante novità al Centro Dea di via Bensi, promuovendo riciclo e sostenibilità.

Dodici appuntamenti da gennaio con espositori, hobbisti e tante novità al Centro Dea di via Bensi, promuovendo riciclo e sostenibilità. Il Quartiere Cristo di Alessandria si prepara ad accogliere la nuova edizione di “Svuota la Cantina” per il 2025, un appuntamento atteso da tutta la comunità, ideato dall’Associazione Pi Greco con il supporto dell’Associazione Alessandria Sud. L’iniziativa,…

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Japan U-20 National Team

Starting Players

10 糸師 冴 ITOSHI SAE

A player who has garnered worldwide attention, even being selected as one of the “New Generation World 11.” It’s rumoured that he hasn’t participated in Japan’s national team activities because he had already dismissed Japanese football, given his exceptional and overwhelming skill. However, he has recently shown an interest in “Blue Lock” and participated in an exhibition match.

ESP: Un jugador que ha atraído la atención mundial, llegando incluso a ser seleccionado como uno de los “11 del Mundo de la Nueva Generación.” Se rumorea que no ha participado en las actividades de la selección nacional japonesa porque ya había desestimado el fútbol japonés, debido a sus habilidades excepcionales e imponentes. No obstante, recientemente ha mostrado interés en el “Blue Lock” y participará en un partido de exhibición.

2 オリヴァ・愛空 OLIVER AIKU

The Japanese U-20 national team is referred to as the “Diamond Generation” largely thanks to his impenetrable defensive skills. As a centre-back, he not only applies pressure across the entire pitch but also, in moments of critical danger, shuts down strikers with a free-form approach that defies conventional logic.

ESP: La selección japonesa sub-20 es conocida como la “Generación Diamante” en gran parte gracias a sus habilidades defensivas impenetrables. Como defensa central, no solo ejerce presión en todo el campo, sino que, en momentos de peligro crítico, detiene a los delanteros con un estilo de movimiento libre que desafía la lógica convencional.

11 閃堂秋人 SENDOU SHUTO

The ace of Japan’s U-20 national team, playing as centre-forward.

Despite his youth, he is already a regular forward in Japan’s top domestic league, enjoying both high recognition and exceptional skill. In a team focused on defence, he stands out as the top scorer, earning strong trust from his teammates.

ESP: La estrella de la selección japonesa sub-20, desempeñándose como delantero centro. A pesar de su juventud, ya es delantero titular en la liga principal de Japón, destacando tanto por su notoriedad como por su habilidad excepcional. En un equipo enfocado en la defensa, sobresale como el máximo goleador, ganándose la plena confianza de sus compañeros de equipo.

8 超健人 CHOU KENTO

A left winger who excels at using his height to his advantage. His reliable playstyle aligns perfectly with the team’s strategy of solid defence and swift counterattacks. In particular, during counter plays, he demonstrates outstanding coordination with the right winger, Kitsunezato, becoming a key source of goals for Japan’s U-20 national team.

ESP: Un extremo izquierdo que destaca por aprovechar su estatura al máximo. Su estilo de juego confiable encaja perfectamente con la estrategia del equipo, basada en una defensa sólida y contraataques rápidos. En especial, durante las jugadas de contraataque, demuestra una excelente coordinación con el extremo derecho, Kitsunezato, convirtiéndose en una fuente clave de goles para la selección japonesa sub-20.

9 狐里 輝 KITSUNEZATO TERU

A nimble right winger. Unlike Chou on the opposite side, he plays a distinct role, with his runs behind the defence posing a serious threat to opposing teams. Without holding onto the ball for too long, he keeps the play moving forward with a quick passing tempo, making him an indispensable “lubricant” in Japan’s U-20 team.

ESP: Un ágil extremo derecho. A diferencia de Chou en el lado opuesto, cumple un rol distinto, y sus desmarques en profundidad representan una amenaza seria para los equipos rivales. Sin retener demasiado el balón, mantiene el juego en avance con un ritmo rápido de pases, lo que lo convierte en una pieza indispensable, un verdadero “lubricante” en la selección sub-20 de Japón.

6 若月 樹 WAKATSUKI TATSUKI

The defensive midfielder for Japan’s U-20 national team. His intense, watchful playstyle is symbolised by the dark circles under his eyes, as he constantly scrutinises the opposition’s movements. When the opponents alter their attacking approach, he’s the first to notice and sound the alarm for the entire team, serving as their primary “sensor.”

ESP: El mediocampista defensivo de la selección sub-20 de Japón. Su estilo de juego, marcado por una observación constante de los movimientos del rival, se refleja en las notables ojeras bajo sus ojos. Cuando los oponentes cambian su enfoque de ataque, es el primero en darse cuenta y alerta a todo el equipo, actuando como el “sensor” principal del conjunto.

7 颯 波留 HAYATE HARU

A defensive midfielder known for his height, which he uses effectively to intercept the starting points of the opposition’s attacks. Avoiding high-risk moves, he focuses on stalling the play when possession is lost, giving the defence time to reorganise. He plays a crucial role in controlling the pace of the game.

ESP: Un mediocampista defensivo conocido por su altura, que utiliza eficazmente para interceptar los puntos de inicio de los ataques rivales. Evita movimientos arriesgados y se centra en frenar el juego cuando se pierde la posesión, dando tiempo a la defensa para reorganizarse. Cumple un papel crucial en el control del ritmo del partido.

5 蛇来弥勒 DARAI MIROKU

The left-back for Japan’s U-20 national team. He sports body paint on his head and arms that resembles tattoos. Skilled at reading the opponent’s moves in advance and shutting them down, he doesn’t fall for the same attacking pattern twice. When his team is on the offensive, he slips behind the opposition’s defence.

ESP: El lateral izquierdo de la selección sub-20 de Japón. Lleva pintura corporal en la cabeza y los brazos que simulan tatuajes. Es hábil para anticipar los movimientos del oponente y bloquearlos, de modo que el mismo patrón de ataque no funciona en repetidas ocasiones. Cuando su equipo está al ataque, se infiltra por detrás de la defensa rival.

3 仁王和真 NIOU KAZUMA

A centre-back for Japan’s U-20 national team. Known for his rough, physical style of defence, he overwhelms the opposing attack. In particular, he displays an exceptional strength in ball duels, unusual for a Japanese player, and his signature move, the “Doberman Charge,” repels offensive plays with force.

ESP: Un defensa central de la selección sub-20 de Japón. Conocido por su estilo defensivo rudo y físico, es capaz de dominar a la ofensiva rival. En especial, muestra una fuerza inusual para un jugador japonés en las disputas por el balón, y su movimiento característico, la “Carga Doberman,” repele los ataques con potencia.

4 音留徹平 NERU TEPPEI

The right-back for Japan’s U-20 national team. His agility is among the best in the team, with impressive acceleration that allows him to reach top speed almost instantly. He covers the entire pitch, from the backline to the front, playing a crucial role in both attack and defence, serving as the unsung workhorse of the team.

ESP: El lateral derecho de la selección sub-20 de Japón. Su agilidad es de las mejores en el equipo, destacándose por una aceleración impresionante que le permite alcanzar la velocidad máxima casi al instante. Recorre todo el campo, desde la línea de fondo hasta el ataque, desempeñando un papel crucial tanto en defensa como en ofensiva, siendo el caballo de batalla no reconocido del equipo.

1 不角源 FUKAKU GEN

The goalkeeper for Japan’s U-20 national team. As the final barrier in a team built on strong back-line play and swift counterattacks, his greatest strength is his reliable decision-making. He shares a strong foundation of trust with centre-back Aiku When moving to the offensive, he initiates counterattacks with pinpoint long passes.

ESP: El portero de la selección sub-20 de Japón. Como último baluarte en un equipo que se basa en una sólida línea de fondo y rápidos contraataques, su mayor fortaleza es la confiabilidad en sus decisiones. Comparte una base de confianza sólida con el defensa central Aiku. Al pasar a la ofensiva, lanza los contraataques con precisos pases largos.

Substitute Player

13 士道龍聖 SHIDOU RYUSEI

A striker recruited from “Blue Lock” to join Japan’s U-20 national team, specialising in ultra-attacking play. His goal-scoring instincts within the penalty area are sharper than anyone else’s, and he possesses astonishing physical ability, able to shoot from any position. As an outlier among the otherwise pure-hearted team, he has the potential to spark unknown chemical reactions.

ESP: Un delantero reclutado desde “Blue Lock” para unirse a la selección sub-20 de Japón, especializado en un estilo de juego ultrafocalizado en el ataque. Su instinto para el gol dentro del área penal es más agudo que el de cualquiera, y posee una capacidad física asombrosa, capaz de disparar desde cualquier posición. Como un elemento extraño entre un equipo de ideales puros, tiene el potencial de provocar reacciones químicas desconocidas.

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Standing in the light of your halo - Esteban Kukuriczka

+18! Dom!Esteban, spanking, breve nipple play, sexo oral, alusión a bondage y/o shibari, fingering, sexo sin protección, face slapping, spitting, begging, creampie, aftercare, edades no especificadas. Uso de español rioplatense.

Esteban te sostiene firmemente sobre su regazo, el bulto entre sus piernas roza tus costillas y la palma de su mano impacta con fuerza sobre tu piel ardiente una y otra vez, sin darte respiro. Tu voz es apenas un murmullo al contar y agradecerle por cada nalgada.

-¿Color?- pregunta, dirigiendo sus dedos a tus pliegues mojados y moviéndolos de arriba abajo. Te resulta difícil concentrarte y la siguiente vez que habla, acentúa sus palabras tirando más fuerte de los mechones entre sus dedos-. Contestá cuando te pregunto algo.

Tomás aire.

-Verde.

Siembra un par de besos en tu espalda luego de un último roce a tu centro y masajea tu cuero cabelludo por unos instantes antes de obligarte a reincorporarte para sentarte entre sus piernas, sus manos se deslizan desde tus caderas hasta tus pechos desnudos salpicados con las marcas de sus dientes. Besa tu mejilla, tu cuello, desciende hasta tus hombros y deshace el camino que trazaron sus labios hasta llegar a tu boca, pero no te besa.

-¿Querés que te coja?- asentís-. ¿Sí…?

-Sí, por favor.

Sus dientes capturan tu labio inferior mientras una de sus manos te aprisiona contra su pecho y la otra juega con tus pezones. Sus dedos no muestran piedad alguna y emite un sonido de falsa simpatía cuando te quejás a causa del dolor, sonido que sería convincente de no ser porque sentís la forma en que su miembro caliente palpita contra tu espalda baja y humedece tu piel.

En un rápido movimiento te deja de rodillas entre sus piernas y tus manos se ubican de manera instintiva sobre tus muslos para que pueda verlas con claridad. Acaricia tu rostro con suavidad y perseguís el calor y confort de su mano mientras mantenés contacto visual con él, los destellos verdes en sus ojos fundiéndose con el color ámbar ahora que sus pupilas están dilatadas.

Te perdés contando las pecas que salpican la piel de sus mejillas y el puente de su nariz, observando cómo los mechones rubios caen sobre su frente y sus cejas, la particular forma en que sus labios se fruncen y delatan así el deseo y la necesidad que siente por vos. Recostás tu cabeza contra su pierna y la sombra de una sonrisa amenaza con romper su semblante serio.

-¿Puedo…?- tu mirada alterna entre sus ojos y su miembro, erecto y goteando.

Cuando asiente dejás escapar una respiración temblorosa, deseosa de tenerlo en tu boca, y sin perder tiempo cerrás tu mano alrededor de él. Lo masturbás con lentitud y un agarre firme, hipnotizada por la aparición de gota tras gota de líquido preseminal, por los suspiros y por sus palabras de aliento que te incitan a continuar. Tu pulgar juega con su punta brillante y roja, provocando que su excitación impregne su miembro y también tus dedos.

Comenzás besando sus muslos, dando alguna que otra mordida inofensiva para luego plantar besos sobre su miembro y delinear con tu lengua la vena que lo recorre. No pasa mucho tiempo antes de sentir su mano sobre la parte posterior de tu cabeza, una silenciosa indicación o una orden que obedecés inmediatamente: cuando tu lengua se desliza sobre su punta y su sabor invade tus sentidos tus labios se cierran sobre esta para comenzar a succionar con fuerza.

Esteban no te la hace fácil, por supuesto que no. Su mano ejerce presión para que tomes más de su miembro en tu boca y no se detiene al sentir la forma en que tu garganta se contrae –una sensación que lo vuelve loco-, sabe que de necesitar parar vas a tocar su muslo dos veces. Acaricia tu mejilla y limpia las lágrimas que desbordan tus ojos antes de liberarte, observa fascinado la forma en que su miembro y tus labios permanecen conectados por un hilo de saliva.

Toma tus manos entre las suyas y masajea tus muñecas antes de llevárselas a los labios para besar con delicadeza las marcas en ellas, el recuerdo que las cuerdas de yute dejaron en tu piel. Cubre de besos el dorso de ambas manos y las yemas de tus dedos, cerrando sus ojos y suspirando cuando su lengua prueba el rastro que dejó en vos.

Te ayuda a ponerte de pie y te recuesta en la cama deshecha, el movimiento realzando el aroma de sus respectivos perfumes en las sábanas. Sus ojos recorren tu cuerpo de manera intensa antes de recostarse a tu lado y separar tus piernas con un simple toque de su mano, sus largos dedos instalándose entre tus muslos para acariciar superficialmente la piel alrededor de tu entrada.

-Mirá cómo te mojaste- acerca su mano a tu rostro para que puedas apreciar la forma en que sus dedos brillan bajo la tenue luz de la lámpara-. Abrí.

Tus labios se separan e introduce dos dedos en tu boca, el sabor de tu esencia esparciéndose sobre tu lengua rápidamente. Esteban clava sus ojos en los tuyos y observa la forma en que batallás para sostenerle la mirada cuando comienza a golpear tu garganta con sus dígitos: una de tus manos cerrándose sobre su muñeca a modo de advertencia, o tal vez súplica, basta para que los retire. Te recompensa besando tu mejilla y presionando sus dedos contra tu entrada.

-Por favor- humedecés tus labios-. Necesito…

-¿Qué necesitás?

-A vos.

Una sonrisa de satisfacción tira de sus labios y sus dedos se hunden en la calidez de tu interior con movimientos lentos, medidos y expertos. Centra su atención en tus puntos más sensibles, una acción reflejo del conocimiento que posee sobre tu cuerpo, y minutos más tarde su pulgar masajea tu clítoris siguiendo el mismo ritmo.

Tus gemidos cada vez más altos acompañan los sonidos obscenos que reverberan en las paredes desnudas de la habitación y las muecas que atraviesan tu rostro, junto con la contracción de tus paredes alrededor de sus dedos, le permiten saber que tu orgasmo se acerca. Normalmente te haría esperar, pero decide darte el capricho sólo por esta vez y cuando intentás advertirle asiente de manera comprensiva para hacerte saber que tenés su permiso.

Silencia tus gemidos besándote en el momento justo y disfruta el hecho de que te cueste corresponder el beso, tus piernas se cierran con fuerza ante el placer abrumador y no sos consciente de que tus uñas se entierran sobre la piel sensible de uno de sus hombros… Pero no le importa, Esteban adora que todo el mundo sepa que te pertenece tanto como vos a él.

Retira sus dedos y utiliza tus fluidos para lubricar su miembro, pero se detiene al posicionarse entre tus piernas para apartar los mechones de cabello que caen sobre tu rostro y asegurarse de que te encontrás en las condiciones adecuadas para continuar. Desliza su punta entre tus pliegues y el calor de esta te roba un suspiro que se transforma en un gemido cuando por fin te penetra.

Para distraerte del ardor inicial provocado por la intrusión, Esteban acaricia tu cadera y dibuja círculos sobre tu clítoris sensible. Observa la forma en que su miembro se desliza entre tus pliegues, tu entrada apretada cediendo lo suficiente para que él logre hundirse profundamente en vos, y aparta la mirada de vez en cuando para observar en tu rostro las expresiones que ya conoce. Están grabadas a fuego en su memoria pero no puede evitarlo, adora verte.

Te perdés en el placer y la sensación de sus caricias, de tu boca sólo surgen palabras sin sentido pero Esteban comprende que es la forma en que rogás por más. Descansa su peso sobre una de sus manos y la otra toma tu mejilla antes de comenzar a mover sus caderas con fuerza, abusando de tu punto dulce como sólo él es capaz de hacerlo.

El pulgar rozando tu mejilla se desliza entre tus labios y su mirada vuelve a perderse entre tus piernas, la imagen desplegándose frente a sus ojos es casi suficiente para hipnotizarlo y tus gemidos son su melodía favorita, siempre acompañada por el ostinato que producen sus pieles en contacto.

-¿De quién es esta conchita?- remarca sus palabras con una fuerte embestida-. Decime, dale.

El dedo en tu boca te impide hablar casi tanto o más que el placer que nubla tu mente y Esteban es consciente de ambas cosas, pero no significa que deje de esperar una respuesta de tu parte. Retira el dígito de manera brusca y la palma de su mano impacta con fuerza sobre tu mejilla, el escozor devolviéndote a la realidad demasiado tarde.

En un segundo te posiciona dejándote sobre tu estómago y se sienta sobre tus muslos, desliza sus uñas sobre las aun notorias marcas que sus manos dejaron en tu piel hasta hacerte llorar y luego masajea la zona afectada. La punta de su miembro roza tu entrada por una fracción de segundo antes de que te penetre con fuerza y deje caer su pecho sobre tu espalda, su peso corporal haciéndote sentir protegida al igual que sus labios besando tu cabello.

Con las fuerzas restantes en tu cuerpo te reincorporás lo suficiente para voltear a verlo, intentás pedir que te bese pero lo único que escapa de tus labios entreabiertos son gemidos y sonidos de desesperación. Acerca su rostro al tuyo y escupe sobre tu lengua, observando con atención la forma en que las emociones tiñen levemente tus mejillas antes de tragar su saliva.

La sensación de su miembro golpeando el punto más profundo en tu interior te lleva al borde de otro orgasmo, ocultás tu rostro contra la almohada y tu mano se cierra sobre su muñeca.

-Por favor, por favor- rogás, tus palabras apenas audibles-. ¿Puedo?

-Sí, bebé- besa tu sien con delicadeza, una acción que contrasta con la agresividad de sus estocadas y los sonidos húmedos que estas provocan.

Intentás ahogar un grito mordiéndote el labio, pero es completamente inútil una vez que alcanzás el orgasmo y el placer se extiende por todo tu cuerpo. Una de tus manos se cierra con fuerza, haciendo un puño con las sábanas, mientras las uñas de la otra marcan nuevamente la piel de Esteban y aprisionás la almohada entre tus dientes.

Unos segundos más tarde, cuando la sensibilidad  post orgasmo amenaza con convertirse en tortura, sentís la forma en que Esteban llena tu interior y sus movimientos se detienen. Susurra palabras dulces en tu oído, entre ellas apodos como princesa y bebé, y riega besos en cada sitio que sus labios encuentran en su camino hasta tu boca.

-¿Estás bien?

Te aclarás la garganta.

-Perfecta- le dedicás una sonrisa.

Su miembro abandona lentamente tu interior y observa la forma en que su semen escapa de tu entrada -que se contrae ante la pérdida de él-, cayendo sobre tus pliegues y manchando las sábanas. Utiliza un dedo para recoger los restos de ambos y los empuja nuevamente hacia tu interior haciendo caso omiso de tus protestas.

-¿Qué te parece si nos damos una ducha y comemos algo?- propone mientras te ayuda a sentarte. Es una pregunta retórica, no tenés otra opción; Esteban es sumamente cuidadoso y jamás permitiría que experimentes los efectos de un descuido o la falta de atención luego de una sesión. Además, ¿por qué te negarías a ser consentida por él?

Te acompaña al baño y ambos esperan a que la temperatura del agua sea la ideal para entrar en la ducha, ignorando el vapor que empaña por completo los azulejos y el espejo. Lava tu cabello con cuidado y hacés lo mismo con el suyo, masajea gentilmente tus hombros y los músculos de tu espalda, y cuando salen observa con atención cómo realizás tu rutina de skincare.

Se acerca y rodea tu cintura con sus brazos, la punta de su nariz rozando tu cuello mientras mira tus ojos en el reflejo del espejo. Te sonríe, agotado y somnoliento, y sabés que tu lugar en el mundo siempre será entre sus brazos.

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"UNTITLED" // 2007 YOSHITOMO NARA 奈良 美智 [coloured pencil on coloured paper | 16 ½ x 11 5/8"]

With her short cropped hair, dark green dress and rebellious energy, the girl in Untitled (2007) emits the youthful defiance that has come to typify works by Yoshitomo Nara. [...]

"He is widely celebrated for his paintings and coloured pencil drawings of juvenile, cartoonish characters with large gazing eyes and endearing personalities. They inhabit imagined and insouciant paper worlds, brandish absurd objects and props—knives, sprouts, cigarettes, and electric guitars—and express a wide range of capricious, childlike emotion. Stern and somewhat sulky, our subject hovers in indeterminate space. She stands upon a Japanese flag with her small feet positioned perfectly over its crimson sun. Emblazoned around her miniature figure are the words ‘Up Yours!’, and, ‘All the Nations!’. As an advocate of peace, questions of nationhood, conflict and world politics weave through Nara’s art in such pithy phrases and symbols. Exhibited at the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga—the first show of the artist’s work in Spain in 2007-2008—the present work was one of twenty coloured pencil drawings hung along the final wall of the gallery.

Born in 1959 in Japan’s rural Aomori Prefecture, Nara’s youth was marked by his country’s rapid post-war economic development and an influx of Western pop-culture, from Disney animation to punk and rock and roll. The artist expresses heartfelt nostalgia for the retro media—record-sleeves and comic books—that offered escapism from an otherwise solitary childhood. ‘Of course if you think back to the ’70s,’ he says, ‘information moved very differently. There was no Internet obviously and even the release date of albums in Japan could be delayed as much as six months … I would just sit there, listen to the music, look at the art on the cover and I think I really developed my imagination through that’ (N. Hegert, ‘Interview with Yoshitomo Nara,’ Artslant, 18 September 2010). This sensitivity to the worn, tactile quality of objects is triumphant in his art today and distinguishes him from the likes of Takashi Murakami and his Superflat movement. Untitled bears the enlivening traces of artist’s hand, present in the rough ‘outside-the-line’ scribbles that imply the girl’s messy hair. Bracketed with Nara’s unfiltered, handwritten text, the image feels distinctly personal, like a secret note exchanged between friends.

As early as his time at Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts in the 1980s, Nara began to draw onto envelopes, cardboard, and scraps of found paper. He continued these explorations at the prestigious Kunstakademie Düsseldorf where, under the tutorship of German Neo-Expressionist painter A. R. Penck, he was encouraged to work fluidly between painting and drawing. ‘I [loved] to draw every day and the scrawled sketches, never shown to anybody, started piling up’, Nara has said. ‘Like journal entries reflecting the events of each day, they sometimes intersected [with] memories from the past. My little everyday world became a trigger for the imagination, and I learned to develop and capture the imagery that arose’ (Y. Nara, ‘Nobody’s Fool’, in N. Miyamura and S. Suzuki (eds.), Yoshitomo Nara: The Complete Works, Volume 1: Paintings, Sculptures, Editions, Photographs 1984-2010, San Francisco 2011, p. 43). Mischievous, cute, and quietly ferocious, the present work attests to the enduring appeal of Nara’s little rebels." — via Christie's

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a random thought/imagine because I NEED to run into a Miguel at a Mexican party and falling in love with him! @fairlyang 's post got me going, I was going to reblog my crazy scenario through their post, and then this turned TOO LONG (I'm delusional, so that's why this is so detailed)!!

If you're not Latina/Mexican - just hear a delusional woman out plsssss (me hoping to manifest by writing this fr fr)

Going to a Mexican party, sitting at a table with my family because soy una muchacha seria y callada (I'm a serious and quiet girl), so I'm not on the dance floor, but I see Miguel in the crowd with the other men talking, dressed with a sombrero and botas (cowboy hat and boots), wearing gold jewelry (he's Mexican he has to wear gold jewelry, sorry not sorry).

I'm trying very hard not to stare and make it obvious because my fam is there and I'm a good family girl, a proper señorita, who hasn't been with anyone nor has done anything with anyone (this is my version guys, so don't mind the personal touches here) but !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'M ALREADY IMAGINING WHAT HIS VOICE SOUNDS LIKE, HOW MUCH TALLER HE'D BE IF I WERE STANDING IN FRONT OF EACH OTHER!! I'm subtly -oh so subtly- admiring his large broad shoulders and BACKKK (having some serious thoughts about this part; hint: my long nails, anywayyyy), the way he stands, his thick thighs, the way he lifts a cup to his mouth, his laugh, his smile - yall, I'm planning a whole wedding, even though I know I'm not making a damn move because your girl IS SHY IRL (a moment for the shy girls ✊🏼😔), but a girl can daydream behind the centros de mesa (table centerpieces) my mom and grandma are taking home by the end of the night!!

I keep watching him, subtly, telling myself it's silly but I keep daydreaming anyway. IT'S FREE!!!!!!

He ends up spotting me from across the room while some love song is playing in the background because you know, Latinos and our love songs!! It's probably something like "Háblame de Ti" by Banda MS or some song by Grupo Frontera like "Bebe Dame" 😍 (iykyk) anyway, the music is not helping your delusional girl (me, you, us, everyone).

Imagine imagine imagine - MAKING EYE CONTACT WITH HIM AS HE BRINGS THE CUP TO HIS MOUTH WITH A LITTLE SMIRKKK-(why did I just get goosebumps?) YALL YAL YALL

Freezing up and going through all stages of grief because I was caught staring !!!!!!!!!!!! I look away, trying to play it off even though my cheeks are the color of the red flowers adorning the room!!! I'm drinking some water, trying to C H I L L because I can feel his gaze on me.

Thinking it's safe, I look again AND - HE'S STARING

Then for idk how long it's just a lot of ignoring/pretending that's not happening because once again, I'M SHYYYY (once I get to know you I open up but like, it takes a hot week) but I'm just thinking, "este hombre" (this man; also wondering what his name is and why I've never seen this man before???) because I'm literally dying pretending I'm okay and fighting the inappropriate thoughts while sitting next to my grandma because Miguel keeps staring, going along with his conversation with the men (who have noticed him staring and probably tease him about making a move, or telling him to forget it because "esa muchacha/morra no baila con nadie" (that girl doesn't dance with anyone). So he just watches from a distance, trying to gather some info and noticing little things like how I'm avoiding his gaze, the nervous smile, trying to pretend that side of the building doesn't exist-

and thennnnnnnnnnnnnnn

at some point he leaves his side of the room, steps determined. I once again *subtly* notice this and then freak out when he's coming my way but I'm like "no way, right? right?" *hearts racing abnormally*

IMAGINE HIM APPROACHING THE TABLE AND INTRODUCING HIMSELF TO YOUR PARENTS AND GRANDMA, OR WHOEVER ELSE IS THERE?? And then looking at you, giving you a gentle, soft smile WITH SOME MISCHIEF BEHIND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BROWN EYES YOU'VE EVER HAD THE PRIVILIGE LAYING EYES ON AND MAKING YOU FEEL THINGS - or like a commenter said the other day in one of my posts "senti cosas de mujer" (I felt women things)!! YOU'RE FEELING THINGS THINGS !!!

AND HE ASKS YOUR PARENTS IF HE CAN ASK YOU TO DANCE WITH HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BECAUSE HE REALIZES YOU'RE A FAMILY GIRL, AND THAT'S HOW HE'S GOING TO WIN YOUR FAMILY SO HE CAN HAVE YOU BECAUSE MANS HAS ALSO ALREADY PLANNED THE WEDDING RECEPTION'S MENU !!!!!!!!!!!

ok bye, thank you for listening to my unhinged scenario but in all seriousness - God - I've seen what you've done for others !!!!! Send a Miguel O'Hara lookalike my way with sombrero y botas, chest hair, and gold jewelry, and who knows how to fix the light that turned on in my vehicle, which I've been ignoring for months, and who helps with the masa for the tamales para Navidad (helps with the tamales dough for Christmas) because he has large, warm hands 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[tyungelic]

★ don't smile

★ — pairing. yunho x gn!reader

★ — summary. a fun night out turns into a night you regret.

★ — tags. non-idol au, post-breakup, angst, smoking, reader has depression

★ — word count. 1.2k words

★ — author’s note. don’t smile by sabrina carpenter has been stuck in my head all day so i had to write a lil something~ hope you enjoy it! consider this an apéritif before my bigger yunho fic comes out! thanks for reading <3

“Arriba, abajo, al centro, pa ‘dentro!”

You chant with your friends before downing yet another shot of fireball. It burns going down and makes your eyes water, but the warmth that spreads through your body afterwards is welcoming considering how cold it is outside.

“Going out for a cig, I’ll be back,” you announce to your friends. You fish for your box of One Slims in your coat pocket and pull one out. The cigarette hangs between your teeth and rests against your bottom lip as you search for your lighter. You take a long drag and watch your surroundings as you lean against the building.

Smoking was a habit you got sucked back into recently. You’d been clean for nearly two years, but your breakup with Yunho was what brought it back.

You shake that thought off. No need to think about your ex-boyfriend tonight, you’re here to have a good time. It’s amazing to you how Hongdae manages to stay so packed even in the middle of January, you think to yourself. You turn to watch the other clubs and bars fill with people, and…

No, it’s not… it can’t be.

There’s no mistaking it. That’s him, that’s Yunho.

He’s standing outside the bar, holding hands with a woman you’ve never seen before. Their fingers are interlocked and Yunho’s doing that thing he used to do with you where he strokes your hand with his thumb. He’s all smiles as he looks at her with stars in his eyes.

In that moment, the cold air around you feels suffocating, your lungs feel like they’re made of lead. You can’t will yourself to move, to turn away and walk in the opposite direction. It’s as if your feet have been suctioned to the sidewalk. All you can do is stand and watch in abject horror. Your cigarette falls from between your trembling fingers and onto the pavement.

Hearing Wooyoung call your name snaps you out of it, and by the time you’re back to the present moment, Yunho is out of your line of sight.

“Hey, we were lookin’ for you,” Wooyoung says as he emerges from the crowded bar with San at his side.

You almost can’t believe what you just saw. It all feels like something out of a terrible dream.

“Oh,” you say flatly. You can’t hide that the air had been knocked out of you. Your eyes are already beginning to sting.

“I should start heading home, it’s late.” You can already feel your throat tightening.

“Now? Are you sure?” San asks. “Come on, things are just getting started.”

“Yeah, I’m- I’m really tired. Sorry. Have a good time without me, okay?”

San and Wooyoung call after you, but you turn away and walk toward the train station as quickly as your legs will allow you. You don’t want to turn back. You can’t.

You cringe internally at the way your voice shook just now. You hold down the power button on your phone and catch the next train back to your neighborhood. You can’t stop replaying that moment in your head. Yunho looked so happy, much happier than he was when he met with you at the park to break things off. Your stomach twists at the memory, he tried so hard to put on a happy front, delivering such devastating news with a smile.

Tears start streaming down your face and you can’t stop them. You’re so angry at him, at yourself. Of course he’s moved on by now. He’s Yunho, after all. Sweet, handsome, kindhearted Yunho. It was only a matter of time before someone saw all the radiant beauty in him, but did it have to be so soon? It’s only been two months since you broke up— was he that excited to get rid of you?

He stuck with you through every depressive episode, every moment you wanted to give up on everything. Everyone has a breaking point, did he reach his?

Were you a burden to him this entire time?

You’d only been together for a year and a half, but that time meant the world to you. He was everything you ever wanted, it felt like a dream to be with him. It was only a matter of time before you woke up from it.

You wake up with a pounding headache the next morning. You figure now is the perfect time to turn your phone back on. Part of you hopes to get a call or a text from Yunho acknowledging what happened last night. Maybe he spotted you and thought about you, too.

Instead you’re faced with a hoard of missed calls from Wooyoung and concerned text messages from the rest of your friend group. You figure you owe it to your friends to let them know you’re okay. You hit send on your message to the groupchat and promptly decide to call Wooyoung back.

He picks up within two rings.

“Morning,” he greets, sounding a bit groggy. “Did you get back home safe?”

“Yeah, thanks. Sorry for running off last night, I was just—”

“—No, it’s fine. You weren’t ready, I shouldn’t have pushed it. Are you okay?”

You sigh, preparing yourself to lie. “Yeah, I’m alright.”

“You sure? You don’t sound alright.”

You bite the inside of your bottom lip to stop the tears from escaping your eyes, but to no avail. You break down into sobs, your entire body shaking.

“Last night, I saw him… I saw Yunho. He was with someone new.”

Wooyoung gasps. “Shit, Y/N, I’m so sorry…”

“He looked so happy,” you sob. “He’s so happy with her and I made him so fucking miserable when we were together.”

“That’s not true. Yunho had nothing but good things to say about you the whole time you were together. Hell, even before he asked you out, he wouldn’t shut up about you. He loved you, Y/N.”

“Then why? Why did things have to end the way they did? Why did he move on so quickly?”

“I dunno, I wish I knew why,” Wooyoung says. “But he lost out on someone amazing. It’s his loss.”

“God, I should’ve known he was with someone new, he’s been so quiet in the groupchat lately. I just thought, y’know, since it’s taking me this long to get over him…” Your words trailed off with a sniffle. “I want him to miss me. Am I asking for too much? I just want him to miss me.”

You’ve missed Yunho every day since he said goodbye on that park bench.

“Listen to me, Y/N. Love found you when you and Yunho got together and it’ll find you again. I promise it will.”

“Okay,” you say, but you don’t believe him. You know he means well, he always does, but you don’t want love to find you again. You don’t have the energy in you to have another talking stage, to be vulnerable with another person, to have someone new see you at your worst.

You don’t want another do-over with someone new.

You just want your Yuyu back.

[artifacts-and-arthropods]

"Zeugma Mars" Statue from Turkey, c.250 CE: this statue depicting Mars, the Roman god of war, was unearthed from the ruins of a city that was occupied and plundered by the Sassanids in 253 CE

The bronze figure is nearly 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall. It has a strikingly intense expression, with eyes that are highlighted by gold and silver inlays.

According to this article:

A bronze statue of Mars, the Roman god of war, was found in the ancient city of Zeugma in the course of an excavation campaign in 1999-2000. The statue represents one of the most interesting and spectacular finds from this city on the banks of the Euphrates river in southern Anatolia.

The statue is of great interest on one side for its rarity, as few Roman bronzes of such size are so well preserved, and on the other for its unusual iconography, depicting the standing God as a young athlete. The figure stands with the weight centered on the right leg, while the left, slightly bent, rests only on the flexed toes. The right arm is raised, its hand closed around a spear that has not been found, while the left is bent at the elbow, to almost 90° and with the hand wielding an object that appears to be a scourge with multiple and symmetrical endings.

Beneath the helmet, thick curls frame the face of the young man whose frown is marked by strongly furrowed eyebrows and a very intense gaze, highlighted by silver and gold inlays around the pupils.

A chandelier was found along with the bronze. It is composed of a drum, similar in length to the sculpture, which passes through a disc and is inserted in a base. The small size of the space in which the artifacts were discovered and its place in the general plan of the villa suggests a closet where the precious materials were hidden to escape the pillaging of the city, carried out in 253-6 AD by the Sassanids.

Sources & More Info:

CCA (Centro di Conservazione Archeologica): Zeugma Mars Conservation Project

Journal of Roman Archaeology: The Bronze Mars of Zeugma

Turkish Museums: Time Capsule of Ancient Roman Art: Zeugma

Packard Humanities Institute: The Rescue Excavations at Zeugma in 2000 (PDF)

UNESCO: The Archaeological Site of Zeugma

Archaeological Institute of America: Troubled Waters

Archaeology Magazine: Zeugma After the Flood

[fairytsuk1]

celebrating the holidays with alexis 🫶

celebrating the holidays with lexi!

first of all, he is so happy to be with you during this time! it means a lot to him that you're willing to travel home with him or spend time with him for whatever reason! it really solidifies that you're his partner in his mind which he loves so so much. he loves you so so much.

i think alex would like to go back to mexico for family and also to potentially introduce you if you haven't met yet! so he's paying for your first class ticket, "yeah babe, this airline is great! i got our tickets and everything. we're all set!"

you grin at his eagerness, kissing his nose, "well i can't wait, alex!"

he would ADORE to show you around his hometown. he shows you the cathedral and wonders if your love was godly. he shows you the Centro Historico and laments about visiting it when he was younger, "and I actually have a picture standing in that spot when I was like, what, seven?"

"it's amazing! this is all so amazing, alex, really!"

"i'm so glad you love it," his cheeks are dusted pink under his scarf, nose as red as a tomato, "i'm glad you're here."

his voice is warm with mirth and affection. you dream of wedding bells and long white dresses.

and THENNN MEETING HIS FAMILY!!!

he introduces you casually to his mom. you'd think he's nervous (he's a mama's boy!) but he's already talked about you so much to her that she's got a twinkle in her eye as the two of you enter the family home.

"ay, mi amor," she hums as she pulls alex into a hug, "¡te extrañé! pero, ¿quién es esta bonita mujer?"

you introduce yourself nervously with a sweaty hand. she only envelops you in a warm hug like she did to alex, "ya sé, mi hijo está enamorado de ti."

"¡mamá!"

he's overjoyed that you get along with his siblings, his cousins, and all his old hometown friends. it literally sends so much pride into his heart watching you laugh and drink like you were never new in the first place. you fit in so perfectly, and he dreams of wedding rings.

you guys wear matching pajamas! you drink hot cocoa together, you work on tamales together with the family. you drink, you laugh, and at the new year's...

alex kisses you like a man possessed. he doesn't even care about how people giggle around him. all he can feel is your waist in his hand and sugary lips against his. he loves you so much, and he can't wait for the new year.

[louisupdates]

[Translated from Spanish to English]

British singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson is ready for his first performance in Panama, on May 2 at the Amador Convention Center and for after the show he requested a margarita pizza and another combination of meats (pepperoni, chicken and chorizo).

In addition, among his requests he highlights that he does not want any food with peas, he prefers tomato paste with and without chicken or beef lasagna.

For the dressing room, the interpreter of "Bigger than me" asked for vodka, energy drinks, sodas, black tea, coffee, milk, chocolate bars, assorted cereals, a package of ibuprofen and paracetamol, among other items, available.

The former member of the band One Direction brings to the country his "Faith in The Future World Tour", a tour with which he has toured Europe and the United States and whose name comes from his second studio album, released in November 2022.

From Magic Dreams, the company that organizes the show, they confirm that Némula will be presented in Panama, the electro pop singer who stands out for his distinctive sound and perceptual aesthetic, merging organic instruments with electronic music.

In addition, the organizers of the Louis Tomlinson show assured that there are still tickets available at www.panatickets.com.

[Article about Louis’ tour riders for the Panama venue.]

[luvhu9hes]

Everywhere, Everything (Analisa Au!)

ANALISA AUGILARS PROFILE

Basics-

NAME: Analisa Aguilar 

BIRTHDAY: March 7th 2003 '21'

BIRTHPLACE: El Centro, California 

HEIGHT: 5’5

PIERCINGS: 2 lobe piercings, bellybutton piercing, eyebrow piercing

HEALTH: Low Iron

MAJOR: Sports Management, she's always loved sports and has a scholarship for her lacrosse skills

FACECLAIM:  Darianka Sanchez (or others from pinterest)

LOVE INTEREST: Luke Hughes

Fun Facts-

She is the middle child, her older sister Lillia is 24, and her younger brother Silas is 16

Her older sister is her biggest role model, she used to copy everything she would do and it would drive Lillia insane

Her younger brothers friends always had crushes on her growing up (she thought it was sweet, but Silas hated it and threatened to fight his friends if they even looked at her funny)

She lived in California until she was 11

When her family lived in California, they didn't have a lot of money, so she spent a lot of time with the community center youth programs, where she found her love of art and learned how to play lacrosse

Her favorite things are; art, lacrosse, baking, Dominic Fike, her camera, raspberries, rom coms,  and soccer

Loves and I mean LOVES swimming, and the beach

Secretly made out with Mark Estapa in the bathroom at a frat party her first week of college, before her and Luke ever admitted their feelings for each other. The only people who know are Lillia, Ethan, Rosie (Ana's best friend) and Luke (He looked so betrayed when he found out about it)

She met Rosie her freshman year and they've been best friends since.

She met Luke her first day of 8th grade in michigan, they bonded over being nervous, Luke was always nervous because he thought people would realize he wasn't like his brothers and wouldn't like him because of it, and Ana was nervous because it was her first day at her new school.

The minute the Hughes family met her, the immediately fell in love with her.

She became a big part of the Hughes’ lives after they met her, always going to games, and having family dinners together, they were practically her second family 

She was there for Quinn and Jacks draft days (the internet went crazy)

The boys try to keep her out of the spotlight and away from the hate that comes with it, but she still always finds herself blowing up on social media 

She spends every summer at the lake house with the Hughes’ and their friends (they let her invite Rosie and her siblings so she's not alone with a bunch of hockey guys all summer)

Due to her summers at the lake house she's gotten very close with Trevor and Cole (her and Trevor are absolute menaces)

She is a certified party girl she loves how they give her an opportunity to just let loose, they also give her an extra sense of confidence 

Her love languages are physical touch and acts of service, she's never been the best at putting her feeling to words, so she uses the two to show how she feels

Ana loves reading, it's hard for her to sit down long enough to enjoy books sometimes, but when she can it's like heaven.

Considering her camera is one of her favorite things she is CONSTANTLY taking photos on it, she actually has 2, she has a camcorder, and a polaroid camera

She has a box of polaroids in her dorm room that she likes to go through at the end of the year to look back at her memories

Luke introduced her to the UMich hockey team, and they're all besties at this point (things were awkward between her and Mark at first, but they're so close now)

Ana shares a dorm with Rosie, but spends most of her time at the hockey house 

Because of her friendship with Luke, Silas always credits Ana for him getting into hockey

Ana can sleep anywhere, like she could be at a party and fall asleep standing up (Luke has a collection of pictures in his camera roll just of all of the weird places and positions she's fallen asleep)

Ana loves board games/video games, and has forced all of her friends to have game nights every Wednesday (everyone pretends to hate it, but she knows they all love it)

Ana is the most competitive person ever, whether it's from lacrosse or her love of games, she's always been so competitive.

She honestly has a shopping addiction (she'll never admit that though)

She loves coffee and tea, iced in the summer and hot during the winter

She is an avid poster on social media, mainly tiktok and instagram, but she's certainly considered starting a youtube channel a time or two

Ana takes after her sister and if very protective of those around her and can easily stick up for herself

She's a passenger princess, driving scares her if she's being completely honest 

Only gets called Analisa when she's in trouble

She has two instagram accounts @/anamaguilar is her main account that everyone follows, and @/anabannana is her private account with only her friends and family

She's 100% the type of person to just randomly get at tattoo on impulse

Notes:

ahhh okay I'm glad to finally get this out, im not sure what took me so long to put this together, but everything for this series will be found under the tag "Everywhere, Everything Au!" Analisa has some similarities to me but otherwise she is my fictional baby and i have so much love for her, and i hope everyone else will love her as much as i do. I would also like to address that in certain pieces I will be writing about Ana and Lukes past because i just have so many thoughts floating through my head about baby Ana and Luke!

All love - Chaela

[lapetitemortarts]

Lovis Corinth (1858-1925) - Nana, female nude

En esta pintura, se muestra a una mujer desnuda sentada en una pose relajada y sensual. La figura femenina está ligeramente inclinada hacia un lado, con sus brazos cruzados sobre su regazo, lo que acentúa las curvas de su cuerpo y le da un aire de intimidad y vulnerabilidad. Su rostro, ligeramente inclinado hacia atrás y con los ojos medio cerrados, transmite una mezcla de abandono y placer.

El fondo de la obra es una mezcla de colores oscuros y tonos tierra, con pinceladas gruesas y expresivas que son características del estilo impresionista y expresionista de Corinth. Estas pinceladas crean un contraste dinámico con la suavidad y luminosidad de la piel de la mujer, atrayendo la atención del espectador hacia el centro de la composición.

La iluminación en la escena es cálida y parece provenir de una fuente lateral, que resalta los volúmenes y la textura de la piel de la modelo. La luz y las sombras están hábilmente manejadas para dar profundidad y realismo a la figura, a la vez que mantienen un sentido de movimiento y vitalidad.

El uso del color en la piel de la mujer es notable, con matices rosados y dorados que sugieren una vitalidad y calidez subyacente. La postura de la figura y su expresión facial añaden un elemento de narración, sugiriendo un momento de introspección o de conexión emocional.

En conjunto, "Nana-Female Nude" es una obra que destaca por su combinación de técnica magistral y capacidad para capturar un momento de intimidad y emoción. Lovis Corinth, a través de su uso del color, la luz y la composición, logra crear una imagen poderosa y evocadora que sigue resonando con los espectadores.

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In this painting, a nude woman is shown seated in a relaxed and sensual pose. The female figure is slightly leaning to one side, with her arms crossed on her lap, which accentuates the curves of her body and gives her an air of intimacy and vulnerability. Her face, slightly tilted back and with her eyes half closed, conveys a mixture of abandonment and pleasure.

The background of the work is a mixture of dark colors and earth tones, with thick, expressive brushstrokes that are characteristic of Corinth's impressionistic and expressionistic style. These brushstrokes create a dynamic contrast with the softness and luminosity of the woman's skin, drawing the viewer's attention to the center of the composition.

The lighting in the scene is warm and seems to come from a side source, which highlights the volumes and texture of the model's skin. The light and shadows are skillfully handled to give depth and realism to the figure, while maintaining a sense of movement and vitality.

The use of color on the woman's skin is remarkable, with pink and gold hues suggesting an underlying vitality and warmth. The figure's posture and facial expression add an element of narrative, suggesting a moment of introspection or emotional connection.

Overall, "Nana-Female Nude" is a work that stands out for its combination of masterful technique and ability to capture a moment of intimacy and emotion. Lovis Corinth, through her use of color, light and composition, manages to create a powerful and evocative image that continues to resonate with viewers.

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Lovis Corinth (1858-1925). Autorretrato con la espalda desnuda, 1903. Kunsthaus Zürich

Lovis Corinth (1858-1925) fue un destacado pintor y grabador alemán, conocido por su transición del realismo académico al impresionismo y expresionismo. Nacido como Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth en Tapiau, Prusia Oriental (ahora Gvardeysk, Rusia), estudió en la Academia de Bellas Artes de Königsberg y luego en la Academia de Bellas Artes de Múnich, una de las instituciones más importantes de Alemania en ese momento.

A lo largo de su carrera, Corinth experimentó con varios estilos y técnicas, comenzando con un enfoque realista y académico antes de adoptar gradualmente elementos del impresionismo y el expresionismo. Sus primeras obras se caracterizan por una meticulosa atención al detalle y una paleta de colores restringida, mientras que sus trabajos posteriores muestran una mayor libertad en el uso del color y la pincelada, así como una mayor expresividad emocional.

En 1900, se trasladó a Berlín, donde se unió a la Secesión de Berlín, un grupo de artistas que buscaban romper con las convenciones artísticas tradicionales. Durante su tiempo en Berlín, Corinth desarrolló un estilo más libre y expresivo, influenciado por su contacto con otros artistas contemporáneos y por los movimientos artísticos emergentes de la época.

En 1911, sufrió un derrame cerebral que afectó su capacidad para pintar, pero se recuperó parcialmente y continuó trabajando con una energía renovada. Sus obras posteriores son algunas de las más poderosas y emotivas de su carrera, caracterizadas por una intensidad emocional y un uso audaz del color y la forma.

Lovis Corinth es conocido por sus retratos, paisajes, escenas de la vida cotidiana y desnudos, como "Nana-Female Nude". Su obra refleja una profunda comprensión de la condición humana y una habilidad excepcional para capturar tanto la apariencia física como la esencia emocional de sus sujetos.

Corinth dejó un legado duradero en el arte moderno, siendo una figura clave en la transición hacia el arte del siglo XX. Su capacidad para combinar técnicas tradicionales con una visión moderna y expresiva lo convierte en uno de los artistas más influyentes de su tiempo.

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Lovis Corinth (1858-1925) was a prominent German painter and printmaker, known for his transition from academic realism to impressionism and expressionism. Born Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth in Tapiau, East Prussia (now Gvardeysk, Russia), he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Königsberg and later at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, one of the most important institutions in Germany at the time.

Throughout his career, Corinth experimented with various styles and techniques, beginning with a realist and academic approach before gradually adopting elements of impressionism and expressionism. His early works are characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a restricted color palette, while his later works show greater freedom in the use of color and brushwork, as well as greater emotional expressiveness.

In 1900, he moved to Berlin, where he joined the Berlin Secession, a group of artists who sought to break with traditional artistic conventions. During his time in Berlin, Corinth developed a freer and more expressive style, influenced by his contact with other contemporary artists and the emerging art movements of the time.

In 1911, he suffered a stroke that affected his ability to paint, but he partially recovered and continued to work with renewed energy. His later works are some of the most powerful and emotive of his career, characterized by an emotional intensity and a bold use of color and form.

Lovis Corinth is known for his portraits, landscapes, scenes of everyday life and nudes, such as "Nana-Female Nude." His work reflects a deep understanding of the human condition and an exceptional ability to capture both the physical appearance and emotional essence of his subjects.

Corinth left a lasting legacy in modern art, being a key figure in the transition to 20th century art. His ability to combine traditional techniques with a modern, expressive vision made him one of the most influential artists of his time.

[southeastasianists]

In Dili, Indonesia’s future means trying to forget about Timor-Leste’s past

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto, a former military officer, has been linked to alleged atrocities in Timor-Leste.

At Timor-Leste’s museum of memory, Hugo Fernandes supervises exhibits chronicling resistance and oppression during the Indonesian occupation – an era when Prabowo Subianto, now Indonesia’s president-elect, is alleged to have overseen atrocities.

Fernandes runs the Centro Nacional Chega! museum, a former prison in the capital Dili that dates to when Timor-Leste was a Portuguese colony. Faded photographs of Timorese resistance fighters and messages scrawled on the walls by prisoners who languished here during Indonesia’s brutal 24-year rule line its galleries. 

Despite the shadows cast by history, the impending ascent to power of Prabowo, a former army special forces commander who was declared the winner of the Feb. 14 Indonesian general election, has been greeted with diplomatic decorum in this tiny young nation of 1.3 million people also known as East Timor.

“Prabowo’s specific actions remain unclear due to limited information,” Fernandes, the museum’s director, told BenarNews. “Accusations of human rights violations have persisted, but concrete evidence and verification are difficult to obtain.”

“Chega!,” which means “enough! in Portuguese, stands as a testament to Timor-Leste’s efforts to navigate the delicate path between preserving the memories of its dark past and promoting reconciliation with its giant neighbor next-door.

“There are differing voices within the nation,” Fernandes says. “Some activists advocate for answers regarding past atrocities, while others emphasize the importance of moving forward with Indonesia.”

In 1999, East Timor voted overwhelmingly to break away from Indonesian rule, through a United Nations-sponsored referendum. Before and after the vote, pro-Jakarta militias engaged in widespread violence and destruction. East Timor gained formal independence in 2002 after a period of U.N. administration.

The occupation, which followed after Indonesia invaded East Timor in December 1975, was marked by famine and conflict. The number of deaths attributed to that era ranges from from 90,000 to 200,000, the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation in East Timor reported.

This figure includes nearly 20,000 cases of violent deaths or disappearances. The commission’s findings indicate that Indonesian forces were responsible for about 70% of these violent incidents, set against the backdrop of East Timor’s population of around 900,000 in 1999.

And according to the Genocide Studies Program at Yale University, “up to a fifth of the East Timorese population perished during the Indonesia’s 24-year occupation … a similar proportion to the Cambodians who died under the Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot (1975-1979).”

Since 1999, the relationship between Timor-Leste and Indonesia has evolved, with Jakarta acknowledging its former province as a “close brother” and supporting Dili’s bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta welcomed Prabowo’s election win and expressed readiness to collaborate with Indonesia’s upcoming new leader.

“Very pleased, very pleased,” Ramos-Horta told BenarNews when asked about Prabowo’s victory. 

As a young man, Ramos-Horta, now 74, was a founder and leader of Fretilin, the armed resistance movement that fought to liberate East Timor from the Portuguese first and then the Indonesians.

He said he had personally called Prabowo, now Indonesia’s defense minister, to congratulate him, and that the ex-general planned to visit Timor-Leste before his inauguration on Oct. 20.

Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão, a former guerilla leader who spent years in an Indonesian prison, was also happy with the news, Ramos-Horta said.

“President-elect Prabowo will contribute a lot, first to Indonesia, continuing stability and prosperity in Indonesia, and then in the region, as well as strengthen relations with Timor-Leste,” he said, adding Prabowo had “many friends” in his country, including his own brother, Arsenio.

When asked about Prabowo’s human rights record in Timor-Leste, Ramos-Horta said, “That is past. It’s already almost three decades, and we do not think of the past.”

Prabowo was a key figure in the military operations that crushed the East Timorese resistance.

The Timor-Leste National Alliance for an International Tribunal (ANTI), a coalition of civil society organizations, survivors, and families of victims, said reports had implicated Prabowo in a 1983 massacre in Kraras.

Some estimates said that  200 people were killed there, earning the area the nickname the “town of widows.”

In a statement released in November, the alliance said that as the head of the Indonesian army’s special forces command, Prabowo had directed actions resulting in severe human rights abuses and crimes, including the establishment of pro-Indonesian militias blamed for post-referendum violence in 1999.

In addition, Prabowo is linked to a 1991 massacre at the Santa Cruz cemetery in Dili, where some 250 peaceful demonstrators were killed, the alliance said.

In 1998, Prabowo was discharged from the military after a council of honor officers found him guilty of several violations, including involvement in the abduction and disappearance of pro-democracy activists during the 1998 student protests that led to the downfall of Indonesian dictator Suharto.

Prabowo, 72, has denied any wrongdoing and said he was only following orders from his superiors. He has never been tried in a civilian court for the alleged crimes.

Prabowo’s presidential campaign team said that witnesses, including religious figures in Timor-Leste, had denied his connection to the Krakas killings.

For many Timorese, the memories of Indonesian occupation are hard to erase. 

Naldo Rei, 50, a former child guerrilla-fighter who was repeatedly imprisoned during that period, said he could not overlook Prabowo’s human rights record.

“While I don’t want to meddle in Indonesia’s internal matters, when it comes to human rights issues, Prabowo has a very distressing track record,” Rei told BenarNews, his soft-spoken and gentle demeanor belying his resistance years.

Rei spent his youth evading capture in the Los Palos jungle after the loss of six family members, including his father, to Indonesian military action.

In the early 1990s, he sought refuge first in Jakarta, then in Australia, before settling in an independent East Timor.

Rei, who is the author of “Resistance,” a memoir detailing his experiences, voices apprehension about the trajectory of Indonesian democracy.

“Prabowo’s victory, from my perspective, squanders the democracy that the people have fought for,” he said. “How many lives have been lost? He and other generals have blood on their hands.”

Januario Soares, a second-year medical student at the National University of Timor Lorosae, represents a growing sentiment focused on the future.

“Indonesia has chosen its leader. We need to focus on the future,” Soares said as he sat in the shade of a mahogany tree outside his campus in Dili.

He believes strengthening relations between the two countries is vital.

“The civil war left us divided, and in that division, we inadvertently opened our doors to Indonesia,” Soares said. “What followed was a period of violence against our people, a scar in our history.”

Yet, when it comes to Prabowo’s role in that history, Soares admitted he did not know much.

“The Indonesian people have made their choice. Perhaps Prabowo is the best among the contestants; that’s why they chose him,” he said.

Soares said he opted for a pragmatic approach toward the past, focusing on improving the quality of life and seeking benefits for the present and future.

“People change over time, and I believe Prabowo has changed too.” 

Damien Kingsbury, a political expert specializing in Timor-Leste, said Timorese leaders were obligated to maintain a delicate diplomatic stance due to the small nation’s reliance on Indonesia for imports and its aspirations to join ASEAN, the Southeast Asian bloc. Indonesia is one of ASEAN’s founding members.

“Of course, Ramos-Horta must be diplomatic,” said Kingsbury, a professor at Deakin University in Australia, who has written extensively on Timor-Leste and Indonesia.

“He is president of a small country that has an unhappy history with Indonesia and does not want to create any possible problems,” he told BenarNews.

Kingsbury pointed out that while Ramos-Horta, a Nobel laureate and prominent diplomat, is well-versed in the language of diplomacy, there is a generational gap in awareness of the nation’s tumultuous past.

“Younger people may not be aware of events of 20, 30 and 40 years ago, but that does not mean they did not happen,” he said.

“It must leave a bitter taste in the mouths of many that Timor-Leste’s leaders need to be polite to Prabowo.”