Alberto Pezzotta Książki

Wybitna artystka i ikona performance’u, Marina Abramović, zdobyła uznanie dzięki kontrowersyjnym dziełom, które dotarły do szerokiego grona odbiorców. W 2010 roku ponad 750 tysięcy osób ustawiło się w kolejce do nowojorskiego Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, by wziąć udział w jej trwającym 700 godzin performansie, usiąść naprzeciw niej i nawiązać milczące porozumienie. Dorastając w Jugosławii, pod kontrolą matki, nie pozwoliła, by cokolwiek stłumiło jej ciekawość świata i pragnienie kontaktu z ludźmi. Jej historia to opowieść o ekstremalnych próbach ciała w dążeniu do emocjonalnej i duchowej przemiany oraz o dramatycznym końcu związku z performerem Ulayem na Wielkim Murze. Abramović, nieustępliwa i odważna, dąży do nawiązania głębokiej relacji z jednym człowiekiem, by dotrzeć do tysiąca odbiorców. Jej metoda, łącząca badanie siły i wytrzymałości, przypomina trening komandosów. W intymnych wspomnieniach dzieli się refleksjami na temat swojego życia i pracy, która daje jej wolność, z inteligencją i humorem. Abramović uważa, że różnica między sztuką a życiem nie istnieje; życie jest marzeniem, obecnością w pustce.

Nuova edizione riveduta e aggiornata del "Dizionario dei film" di Paolo Mereghetti, critico cinematografico e giornalista, inviato del "Corriere della Sera", autore di saggi su vari registi e vincitore nel 2001 del Premio Flaiano per la critica cinematografica. Questa edizione del dizionario è stata arricchita con i film usciti negli ultimi due anni nelle sale, ma anche in videocassetta, DVD o programmati per la prima volta nei canali tematici, con nuove schede di film importanti, curiosi o solo strani usciti nei cento e più anni di vita della settima arte. 2 volumi in cofanetto; il secondo con gli indici: degli attori, dei titoli originali, dei registi

Few subjects in American life prompt as much discussion and rancor as immigration. The renowned author Suketu Mehta offers a reality-based polemic that clarifies this debate. Drawing on his experience as an Indian-born teenager in New York City and years of global reporting, Mehta scrutinizes the worldwide anti-immigrant backlash. He argues that the West is not being destroyed by immigrants but by the fear of them. From Dubai to New York City, he contrasts the narratives of populist ideologues with the ordinary heroism of laborers and domestic workers. Mehta takes readers on a poignant journey to San Diego and Tijuana, where a border fence divides families and damages lives. He explains why more people are on the move today than ever before, as civil strife and climate change reshape the planet, leading to increasingly porous borders. Additionally, he highlights the destructive legacies of colonialism and global inequality, asserting that when today's immigrants are asked, "Why are you here?" they can respond, "We are here because you were there." Mehta contends that immigrants bring significant benefits, enabling communities to flourish. Impassioned and rigorous, this work is an urgent intervention and a literary argument of the highest order.

Okonkwo then knew he was alone. He was alone without his clan. He was still brave and strong, but his clan was weak and cowardly. He had fought the white man by himself. His clansmen were cowards. The white man had broken up the clan. His people had fallen apart. The clan did not agree anymore. Okonkwo wiped his matchet after he had killed the messenger, and walked away