"For all the innocent children whose lives have been shattered in Gaza, we say with united hearts: NOT IN OUR NAME... All the killing must stop." from Mark Ruffalo, 04/Mar/2024:
"At this moment, one out of every two children under six in Gaza is acutely malnourished and at risk of starvation. Join the world in demanding an immediate ceasefire now in Palestine. Our humanity depends on it.
‘Another world is possible, and we pledge to make it real.’"
Elon Musk said that now it’s against the guidelines of X to say the words “Free Palestine”, “From the River to the sea” and “decolonization”.
Same guy that was defending Kanye when he was being an anti semite, is the same that is suppressing information about what’s happening in Palestine for the sake of “defending jewish people”.
Also, Meta is not only deleting posts talking about the current situation, but it’s literally banning accounts.
And Tiktok, of course, deleted 8k videos about Palestine too.
In conclusion, don’t think people don’t care or are not talking about Palestine anymore. It’s just that the heads of colonialism and genocide are responsible for one of the biggest censorship to ever happen in modern times.
I wanted to share a beautiful rendition of Leda and the Swan by the renowned Irish poet William Butler Yeats (1865-1939). It comes from Wisconsin artist Mark Brueggeman, who taught in the Department of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for 27 years. He is a versatile, talented artist known for his work in stain-glass, painting, drawing, and printmaking. This work has now extended his work to include the roles of both publisher and illustrator. According to a quote from hiddenstudiosarttour.com, Brueggeman states he has “always enjoyed the look of text incorporated into drawings and paintings.”
Brueggeman's artwork is a rare gem, a testament to his meticulous craftsmanship. Printed in an edition of 15 copies at Brueggeman's Atelier Vermeil Studio in 2015, the work is a blend of letterpress and intaglio prints on Root River Mill paper handmade by the artist and several of his colleagues, and published as a portfolio of broadsides.
The poem, rooted in a Greek myth about a sexual encounter between the immortal god Zeus and the beautiful Spartan queen Leda, presents a unique perspective. In Yeats’ version, he offers a provocative and ambiguous account of a sexual act. Brueggeman's visual interpretation of the poem adds another layer of intrigue, leaning into the vague nature of the poem itself.
The artwork and poetry blend seamlessly, taking on a sensual yet brutal quality. They intentionally leave much to the reader's imagination, allowing for various interpretations and assumptions. However, one thing is certain in the poem and the artist’s rendering: following the rash and impulsive act, Leda is left on her own, carrying the knowledge of the future consequences that their union has created.