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Schonlau makes you believe the extraordinary.
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In classical logic, the law of non-contradiction (also known as the law of contradiction, principle of non-contradiction, or the principle of contradiction) states that contradictory statements cannot both be true in the same sense at the same time, e. g. the two propositions “A is B” and “A is not B” are mutually exclusive. It is the second of the three classic laws of thought.
The law of non-contradiction, along with its complement, the law of excluded middle (the third of the three classic laws of thought) and the law of identity (the first of the three classic laws of thought), partitions its logical Universe into exactly two parts; it creates a dichotomy wherein the two parts are “mutually exclusive” and “jointly exhaustive”. The law of non-contradiction is merely an expression of the mutually exclusive aspect of that dichotomy, and the law of excluded middle, an expression of its jointly exhaustive aspect.
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The traditional source of the law of non-contradiction is Aristotle’s Metaphysics where he gives three different versions.
1. ontological: “It is impossible that the same thing belong and not belong to the same thing at the same time and in the same respect.”
2. psychological: “No one can believe that the same thing can (at the same time) be and not be.”
3. logical: “The most certain of all basic principles is that contradictory propositions are not true simultaneously.”
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Cultish, mysterious, a genius illustionist, the Houdini of the film scene, an escapist stuntman, a rip-off artist, a con of the publishing world? We encountered CS Leigh.
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DÉCOLLAGE
Décollage, in art, is the opposite of collage; instead of an image being built up of all or parts of existing images, it is created by cutting, tearing away or otherwise removing, pieces of an original image. The French word “décollage” translates into English literally as “take-off” or “to become unglued” or “to become unstuck”. Examples of décollage include etrécissements and cut-up technique. A similar technique is the lacerated poster, a poster in which one has been placed over another or others, and the top poster or posters have been ripped, revealing to a greater or lesser degree the poster or posters underneath.
An important practitioner of décollage was the German artist Wolf Vostell, who noticed the word “décollage” in Le Figaro on 6 September 1954, where it was used to describe the simultaneous take-off and crash of an aeroplane. Vostell appropriated the term to signify an aesthetic philosophy, applied also to the creation of live performances, Vostell’s working concept of décollage, was the Dé-coll/age and begun in 1954, is as a visual force that breaks down outworn values and replaces them with thinking as a function distanced from media. He also called his Happenings “Dé-coll/age-Happening”.
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SILK WORM THIEVES
Two unidentified monks who were most likely members of the Nestorian Church preaching Christianity in India (Church of the East in India), made their way to China by 551 AD. While in China, they observed the intricate methods for raising silk worms and producing silk. This was a key development, as the Byzantines had previously thought silk was made in India. In 552 AD, the two monks sought out Justinian I. In return for his generous but unknown promises, the monks agreed to acquire silk worms from China. They most likely traveled a northern route along the Black Sea, taking them through the Transcaucasus and the Caspian Sea.
Shortly after the expedition there were silk factories in Constantinople, Beirut, Antioch, Tyre, and Thebes. The acquired silk worms allowed the Byzantine Empire to have a silk monopoly in Europe. The acquisition broke the Chinese and Persian silk monopolies.
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“I’m going to make my name so famous that it won’t matter where I live.”
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Borosilicate glass, 200 ml, ∅ 76 × 86 mm, 300 ml, ∅ 81 × 110 mm Rien 2015 designed by Christian Metzner, commissioned by Germany’s answer to contemporary Bauhaus – New Tendency.
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YASSA
Yasser was a secret written code of law created by Genghis Khan. The word Yassa translates into “order” or “decree”. It was the de facto law of the Mongol Empire even though the “law” was kept secret and never made public. The Yassa seems to have its origin as decrees issued in war times. Later, these decrees were codified and expanded to include cultural and life-style conventions. By keeping the Yassa secret, the decrees could be modified and used selectively. It is believed that the Yassa was supervised by Genghis Khan himself and his stepbrother Shihihutag who was then high judge of the Mongol Empire. Genghis Khan appointed his second son Chagatai (later Chagatai Khan) to oversee the execution of the laws.
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Efi Sandwich Box
If you are a collector of Germany products this little red sandwich box will be your great find. It is a product by the company Efi which does not exist anymore.
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New Tendency Meta Side Table
Meta is a universal side table suitable for living or bedrooms, offices, kid’s rooms or any other place that needs a highlight of its own kind.
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Helmut Lang Eau de Parfum Vintage
Head over to Qompendium Work Shop to purchase a rare collection of new, authentic and sealed Helmut Lang perfumes.
