Trips and Travel
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@Tago-Mago , it really didn't matter that much to me. They've got far too many important players on IR, at the moment. I had no hope they'd reach the Super Bowl. Better to get the disappointment out of the way, sooner than later...
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Speaking of graffiti, I snapped a shot of this, on one our walks. My first thought was John Belushi. But, I'm sure I'm wrong. Does anyone have insight? ...
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
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@scooter said in Trips and Travel:
Speaking of graffiti, I snapped a shot of this, on one our walks. My first thought was John Belushi. But, I'm sure I'm wrong. Does anyone have insight? ...
I put the picture into Gemini without any prompts. Here's what it said.
This stencil depicts the legendary musician and Nobel laureate Bob Dylan.
Key Details of the Art
The Subject: The figure is a young Bob Dylan, specifically based on iconic imagery from the mid-1960s featuring his signature curly hair, wayfarer-style sunglasses, and a cigarette.
The Symbolism (The Crown): The crown is often added to Dylan in street art to signify his status as "The King" of folk or rock music, and more specifically to commemorate his Nobel Prize in Literature, which he received in late 2016 and accepted in person in April 2017, just shortly before this stencil appeared.
The Artist: The signature "EC" (seen in the bubble tag to the right) belongs to the Italian street artist Erre Comune (often shortened to Erre or EC). He is well-known for his stencils of cultural icons, particularly in cities like Rome.
The Date (5.5.17): The date corresponds to May 5, 2017. In Italy, this date is highly significant as it is the title of Alessandro Manzoni's famous poem, "Il cinque maggio," which commemorates the death of Napoleon Bonaparte. The artist uses this date to draw a parallel between the historical "Great Emperor" and the modern "Great Artist," Bob Dylan.
Local Interpretation
In Italy, Dylan is frequently compared to the Italian singer-songwriter Francesco De Gregori, who is nicknamed "Il Principe" (The Prince) and was heavily influenced by Dylan. Because of this connection, the stencil is sometimes interpreted as a dual tribute to both the "Prince" of Italian music and the "King" of global folk.
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@scooter Thanks for sharing your pictures and glad to see you’re having a good time! Love seeing the street art in different cities.
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I appreciated the explanation you just shared @Bridger . Thank you!
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@motojobobo said in Trips and Travel:
I appreciated the explanation you just shared @Bridger . Thank you!
Don't thank me @motojobobo, thank Cyberdyne Systems
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Made it to Munich. I was starving, but didn't want to stray too far. So, I found this place, just down the street from my hotel, and pulled up a seat...
I'm drinking this...
And eating this...
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
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Man do I ever miss Munich... pork overload
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@scooter said in Trips and Travel:
I'm drinking this...
I feel really bad for you, and for once I'm not being ironic
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@Tago-Mago , oh no, am I doing it wrong?
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@Tago-Mago , trust me, I was trying to keep it simple tonight. I'm looking forward to the full blown experience tomorrow...
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@Tago-Mago I drank a Spaten in a German beer hall in Brooklyn and got a lot of grief for it
The devil is in the detail..
