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I was in China not too long ago. It felt like months even though it was only three weeks. I visited I was in China not too long ago. It felt like months even though it was only three weeks. I visited I was in China not too long ago. It felt like months even though it was only three weeks. I visited
I was in China not too long ago. It felt like months even though it was only three weeks. I visited family and explored the Yunnan Province. This part of China sits at the center of the Golden Triangle, which is a lucrative trade relationship between its neighboring countries, Laos, Burma and Thailand. We started in Kunming and stayed on the Yunnan-Tibet Road, which of course, is a path that links China to Tibet. Our furthest destination was the devastatingly beautiful Shangri-La. This trip made a lasting impression on me in ways I can’t even begin to describe. Strangely, it’s easier to explain in Chinese. China seems to be a place of enormous contradictions. Such beauty and history, yet great economic disparity and destruction. Lots of destruction and constant building. 
When I got back, Gallery Nucleus asked me to be apart of their travel themed show, Adventure Awaits! It was just the perfect opportunity to reflect on my trip artistically. I’m so happy to have my work hung up by some pretty badass illustrators. The opening night is tomorrow, 5/24, so if you’re in LA, check it out! The following two pieces are in the show. 

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Reblog and put in the tags a film that’s considered a cinematic disaster but it’s YOUR cinematic disaster

lovekiller:I just need to gloss coat her and I am dooooone.

lovekiller:

I just need to gloss coat her and I am dooooone.


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Since the Arch Nemesis show at Hero Complex gallery was last night, I guess I can post my piece! Har

Since the Arch Nemesis show at Hero Complex gallery was last night, I guess I can post my piece! 

Harley Quinn being a total babe~ I was so nervous to participate, she’s definitely a cutie. <3

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The structure of Kubla Khan, as sketched by Bill Benzon (referenced here).

The structure of Kubla Khan, as sketched by Bill Benzon (referenced here).


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Nothing can stand in our way!

While complications and tragedies are taking place around the world in these days of Corona, courts are still releasing rulings in cases that they’ve been hearing and evaluating over the past year. 

On March 24, the 9th Circuit issued a ruling in a fair use case involving Olivia Newton-John’s Magic(from the Xanadusoundtrack) where the court (which covers California) held that the use of Magicin a medley by a high school show choir was fair use because of the limited and transformative nature of the use of a portion of the song. 

This ruling has the potential to have a positive impact on fair use evaluations by educators, schools and even media who are creating content for students of all ages to use remotely, in part because of this language in the ruling: 

the defense of fair use, if applicable, should cover “teaching” whether in a private or public setting 

The ruling literally summarizes the plot of Xanadu* and then notes that: 

“Rainmaker” is an entirely different theatrical work—a show piece for the high school choir that reworks pieces from multiple songs to tell a story with new expressive content and meaning.

To wit, a transformative work. As explained in Nimmer on Copyright, “if, regardless of medium, defendant’s work performs a different function from plaintiff’s, then notwithstanding its use of substantially similar material, the defense of fair use may prevail.” 


The Ninth Circuit also awarded attorneys’ fees to the defendants in this matter, stating: 


Awarding Defendants their attorneys’ fees insures that they are properly compensated for defending against overreaching claims of copyright infringement and pressing a defense that benefits those educating our youth. An award of attorneys’ fees here assures that “an overzealous monopolist [cannot] use his copyright to stamp out the very creativity that the [Copyright] Act seeks to ignite,” SOFA Entm’t, 709 F.3d at 1278, allowing for greater breathing room for classroom educators and those involved in similar educational extracurricular activities.

This aspect of the ruling is very important to educators and those who manage educational extracurricular activities (possible even those not tied to a specific school or school district), because it recognizes that Fair Use is a vital part of educational activities – in the classroom, on weekends and after hours – and that there is no monopoly of control that copyright-holders manifest. 


* Which is clearly a very important and impactful film, according to Heidi

“Xanadu” 7″ vinyl (1980) - Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)

“Xanadu” 7″ vinyl (1980) - Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)


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“The Story So Far”. Join us for opening ‪night Fri Nov 15th 7-9pm‬ at Gallery house Torontohello@g

“The Story So Far”. Join us for opening ‪night Fri Nov 15th 7-9pm‬ at Gallery house Toronto
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Xanadu

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan
A stately pleasure-dome decree :
Where Alph, the sacred river, ran
Through caverns measureless to man
Down to a sunless sea.

And all who heard should see them there,
And all should cry, Beware! Beware!
His flashing eyes, his floating hair!
Weave a circle round him thrice,
And close your eyes with holy dread,
For he on honey-dew hath fed,
And drunk the milk of Paradise.


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My Favorite 80s Movies (In No Particular Order) [Part 1/?]

1.] Labyrinth (1986)

2.] The Neverending Story (1984)

3.] Legend (1985)

4.] A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

5.] Return To Oz (1985)

6.] Poltergeist (1982)

7.] Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

8.] The Land Before Time [1988]

9.] Howard The Duck (1986)

10.] Xanadu (1980)

Day 16: “Mythological”

“Xanadu, based on a critically disgraced movie starring Olivia Newton-John, integrates songs from the Electric Light Orchestra with Greek mythology. The story focuses on Kira, a Greek muse, who descends into Los Angeles in the 1980’s to inspire an artist, Sonny, to create the ultimate piece of artwork: a roller disco.”

A glitch in the World between worlds meant Ben Solo actually ended up with the muses from Xanadu..

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