EXPO CHICAGO 2016 /Dialogues: New Global Economy Contemporary Art from Africa and its Diaspora
The New Global Economy: Contemporary Art from Africa and its Diaspora in the Marketplace
Featuring Collector Kenneth Montague, Artist Mary Sibande, and Logan Center Exhibitions Curator Yesomi Umolu. Moderated by Bomi Odufunade.
This panel will survey how contemporary art practice in Africa has been enacted through globalization. Moderated by Bomi Odufunade, the speakers will identify the opportunities and challenges of artists working within the world’s fastest growing continent. How has this rapid growth impacted artists in the marketplace today? This question will be considered through the voices of institutional and independent curators, a collector, and an artist.
Iceland: Game of Thrones Paradise | Reykjavik, Volcanoes, Lava Fields and Snow
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Volcanoes, glaciers, geysers and waterfalls – welcome to Iceland! Although the picturesque landscapes are truly breathtaking, the main goal of my trip was to compare it to the Russian Kamchatka region, which shares the scenic nature. Despite the shared beauty, the distance brings differences in tourist infrastructure and environmental care. I traveled all over the island in the Atlantic Ocean, talked to immigrants from Ukraine and Belarus and the former mayor of Reykjavik to find out what’s the difference between the region in Russia and European north. I’ll share some perfect camping spots, travel life hacks and what it’s like to live in cold weather in my new video!
Detroit, USA: a Day in America’s Notorious Ghost Town | City of Parkings and Wastelands
Eritrea, Africa: Where Time Stands Still | No Internet, No Electricity, No Tourists
Turkmenistan: Country of Prohibitions | Ridiculous Laws and Whims of the President
Singapore: Luxury without Corruption, Life without Freedom | Asia’s Fanciest City
Russian Far East: Abandoned Towns of Kolyma | Permafrost, Sorrow and Gold Mines
#iceland #volcano #snow
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00:00:00 Iceland: a country of amazing beauty and harsh weather
00:01:50 Reykjavik: the harbour city and the local urban wonders
00:06:40 Uncultured ducks near the local mayor’s office
00:07:51 Icelandic capital vs Russia’s Kamchatka
00:09:49 The home of ice and snow – Iceland’s way to freedom
00:11:40 Why are houses in Iceland so ugly?
00:15:15 Where did Gorbachev and Reagan meet in Iceland?
00:16:36 Modern architecture in Reykjavik: housing and recycling
00:25:39 Iceland's main demographic problem?
00:27:29 How do immigrants and refugees live in Iceland
00:33:23 Life as an illegal immigrant and the triumph of feminism
00:37:12 Pride: Why are there so many rainbow flags?!
00:40:40 A beautiful cathedral in Iceland’s capital
00:42:04 Game of Thrones paradise
00:42:56 The Blue Lagoon: natural wonders
00:48:10 Former mayor of Reykjavik on Kamchatka
01:01:30 Through storm wind and rain: my battle with the weather
01:08:55 Local shop: is it expensive to live in Iceland?
01:12:27 Travel hacks: a guide to a tasty dinner outdoors.
01:14:40 Geysir: The father of all geysers
01:18:15 The saviour of a waterfall
01:24:20 Accessible environment for tourists
01:26:05 Black beaches and pillar rocks.
01:29:00 Vik: a province with scooters and a modern petrol station
01:30:56 Fantastic glacier and clean attractions
01:36:43 Camping in Iceland
01:41:42 Diamond Beach: how they make money from tourism
01:47:20 How teenagers make a living. Child labour in Iceland
01:56:07 The cutest Icelandic cows!
01:57:54 Valley of Geysers and no tourists.
02:04:40 Looking for trees, finding subscribers
02:10:55 New housing in Icelandic province.
02:20:45 A biker nanny, a traffic light with a heart and an unusual church.
02:25:08 Rock pillars to suit all tastes.
02:27:10 Toilet at the end of the world!
02:33:00 Conclusion
Alaska: Part of America That Used to Be Russian | Orthodox Churches and Indigenous People
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Alaska - the 49th and most Russian state of America. Russians sold it to the USA as an exhausted territory in the 19th century. Later, when oil and gold reserves were discovered here, Russian migrants started coming back. I traveled to Alaska to visit Old Believers communities and meet with indigenous people who practice Orthodox Christianity and look for their relatives in Chukotka. Let's see how Alaska has changed since the sale and how locals feel about the Russian heritage.
Kyrgyzstan: Gem of Central Asia | Spectacular Lakes, Incredible Mountains & Delicious Kyrgyz Cuisine
Bhutan, Himalayas: A Paradise on Earth or Land of Poverty and Strict Rules?
Iceland: Game of Thrones Paradise | Reykjavik, Volcanoes, Lava Fields and Snow
Detroit, USA: a Day in America’s Notorious Ghost Town | City of Parkings and Wastelands
Eritrea, Africa: Where Time Stands Still | No Internet, No Electricity, No Tourists
#alaska #usa #russia
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:08 We are in Barrow
00:04:59 Why is it so dirty here?
00:11:07 History of Alaska and its ties with Russia
00:13:28 Sitka, capital of Russian America
00:18:08 American attitude towards Russian history
00:20:15 Tourist center at the edge of the world
00:23:30 Russian Old Believers in Alaska
00:48:15 Taxes in Alaska and oil dividends
00:56:14 Life in Alaska today
00:57:36 Expensive groceries
01:00:13 Attitude towards Russians in Alaska
01:13:22 America's first Orthodox church
01:14:12 Differences between Chukotka and Alaska
01:16:15 Fairbanks: airplanes, lend-lease act and the ice curtain
01:23:32 Family reunification and cultural heritage
01:25:39 Conclusion
Between The Desert And The Sea. Djibouti With Rachel Pieh Jones
Djibouti is a meeting place of cultures with French, Somali, and Yemenese influences. It’s shaped by its geographical position between the desert and the sea, on the borders of Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea as well as the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
In this interview, Rachel Jones explains how she came to love the country she now calls home, some tips for traveling to Djibouti, and thoughts on being an expatriate as well as raising Third Culture Kids.
Rachel Pieh Jones is the author of Welcome to Djibouti: Arrive, Survive and Thrive in the Hottest Country on Earth, as well as Stronger Than Death, The Djiboutilicious Cookbook and Finding Home. She’s also a freelance writer, blogger and runner.
How Rachel went from Minnesota to the Horn of Africa
Djibouti’s French colonial history and the influence on food and architecture as well as religion
How Djibouti’s capital city — also Djibouti — lies between the desert and the sea and how that shapes the fascinating landscape and things you can do there, like snorkeling with whale sharks over Christmas
Some of the good things to eat locally
Safety and health factors including the sun in the hottest country on earth
Bringing up a family in Djibouti and Third Culture Kids (TCK), those who live between cultures
The meaning of home and being an expatriate
What travel means when you live somewhere ‘else’
Recommended books for getting a sense of the culture
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Reaching tax efficiency in Portugal through good wealth management & financial planning, with or without the NHR tax breaks.
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