Bring back the Le Corbusier inspired buildings.
Built to house the multitudes of homeless after the Second World War,
the concept of affordable housing is every bit as relevant t today as it was in
the 1950s.
The housing shortage, especially for workers in the hospitality sector,
workers in holiday resorts could be addressed.
We could have valuable and valiant initiatives, just like La Maison Radieuse.
Ethics over Aesthetics.
What do you think? Tell us.
Wednesday October 2nd 18:30.
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After a long and very hot summer here in Madrid, our association invites you to join us tomorrow from 18:30 to 20:00h at 18, Av Baunatal, Floor 1, Room1.
There you can have a leisurely
talk and meet the members.
Any of us can inform you about what to expect when you come to our weekly get – togethers.
Alternatively,
write to us for all the information.
asedow@gmail.com
Shi Huangdi. The name of the Chinese Emperor who ordered history books to be burnt. He wanted history to begin with himself.
‘El
Infinito En Un Junco’ has many interesting facts. This book recommendation came up in our talks yesterday.
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We touch on many subjects.
Yesterday
we began by talking about the terrible plight of the people in Palestine and
ended up talking about Peruvian oral tradition.
We had the
same oral tradition in Ireland. Academics have been responsible for rescuing languages that
were in danger of extinction, places where they did not use the written word to
pass down folk memory.
Lady Jane
Wilde, the mother of Oscar, was a Gaelic speaker. She helped collect the memory
of the Irish people in her written publications and this goodness of spirit on
her part no doubt contributed to her son’s humanity, empathy and storytelling
ability.
Our
conversations weave in and out effortlessly, making connections.
To join us,
write to asedow@gmail.com
https://www.vqronline.org/essay/moral-prerogative-oscar-wilde-look-fairy-tales
We love this essay, The Moral Perogative In Oscar Wilde: A Look At The Fairy Tales by John Allen Quintus, which was published in 1977 in Virginia Quarterly Review and we really appreciate the easy access to the wonderful Virginia University publication.
We hope you enjoy it too.
April showers bring May flowers.
En abril aguas mil.
Tomorrow we have the opportunity to listen to Luis expound upon William Morris, a person he admires greatly.
In fact not long ago Luis was our guide in the wonderful exhibition on William Morris in Fundación Juan March here in Madrid.
Tomorrow in our talks he will tell us about the Art of book binding too.
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Universidad Popular
San Sebastián De Los Reyes
18:30h
See you there!
"If I were asked to say what is at once the most important production of Art and the thing most to be longed for; I should answer; A beautiful house; and if I were further asked to name the production next in importance to be longed for; I should answer; A beautiful book."
William Morris (1834 - 1896)
