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The new boundaries of rock

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: October 14, 2009

Since nirmala magazine loves always to point out the good vibes we are able to create thru different forms of art, we also love to invite you rediscovering awsome talents out there who give a special attention, in their projects, to the spreading of good vibes. One of them is certainly the American rock singer and musician [...]

Latino-Indian Fiesta in the Plaza

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: September 3, 2009

Picnic playground tour dates on West Northamerican Coast

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: July 29, 2009

Pack the World in your Picnic Basket and Join the Fun on the Putumayo Kids ‘Picnic Playground’ Concert Tour. Putumayo Kids celebrates the release of their new Picnic Playground CD with a series of performances. Bring the kids, a blanket and your favorite snacks!

August 1 Amherst, MA • Eric Carle Museum 1 pm • 125 [...]

Celtic harp: marvelous Italian feeling

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: July 27, 2009

Vincenzo Zitello – composer, harpist, and concert artist; the pioneer of Celtic harp in Italy, from 1976, he dedicates himself to his musical studies…creating some magic with his fingers.

Painting for real

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: July 22, 2009

How many realistic painters we see in the world today? Not too many considering the high skills required to draw the reality as it is. Infact it is very common to run into abstract, indefinite paintings using great colors and tecniques. Probably there are more than we can imagine and they dont have high frequent access to [...]

A rare hindi interview to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: July 6, 2009

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Ancient paintings

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: July 6, 2009

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Evolution of stuff

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: May 29, 2009

Yin Lijuan’s original art with porcelaine. It demonstrates the evolution of the spoons: collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art:

Finally true women are also dressed up for real

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: February 25, 2009

He defines his collections “international with Indian soul”. India the land of ancient spirituality. Hand painted patterns, brocades, velvet, important colors, a style which is modern and regal and at the same time trasgressive. Who knows about the true meaning of the fashion today will certanly aprreciate Sabyasachi’s 2009 collection. At nirmala magazine we loved each and [...]

Kitchenware: the sharpest diamond

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: February 24, 2009

We tried it and cannot do without it anymore. Directly from the land of sashimi the sharpest knives ever.
Few of their unique qualities we could appreciate & enjoy in our nirmala kitchen:

new ceramic made [The strength and density of ceramic allows grinding to microscopic precision by diamond wheels.]
excellent sharpness [The result is a razor-sharp blade [...]

Marimba Ensemble: Japanise musical way with African soul

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: February 20, 2009

The marimba is a wonderful huge instrument which originated in Africa hundreds of years ago and then imported to Southamerica. At the beginning artisans used to build marimbas (or kalimba) with available materials such as wood and dried gourds. The keys/bars of the most modern ones are frequently made of rosewood which is the best for this [...]

Shri Ganesha rocking tune straight from Nepal

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: January 23, 2009

Jai Shree Mataji ~

Holiday makeup tutorial: snow princess eyes

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: January 21, 2009

Holidays are still on!  have a  s h i m m e  r i n g  fun with this tutorial that teaches how to design your eyes looking royal and shining, white just like a snow princess.
for the process you will need: 

foundation and powder
several brushes
white shimmering eye shadow
crystals
clear glitter
white eyeliner
scotch tape
lash curler
mascara
pink lipgloss
blush

ready?

 

Luv and Kush: beauty and skills of children

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: January 19, 2009

The twins born to Sita & Rama. This last one unaware of the birth. They grow up under the guide of the sage Vlmiki who teachs them the arts of music and dance, the ability of archery. For the adorable twins the moment to confront with Rama arrives. A sweet animated version also available for this [...]

Beautiful shopping gallery dressed up in holiday mood

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: January 13, 2009

The high and spacious Umberto I shopping & business Gallery in Naples downtown is gorgeously decorated.
 

 
 

 
Galleria Umberto is a public shopping gallery in Naples, southern Italy. It is located directly across from the San Carlo opera house. It was built between 1887–1891, and was the cornerstone in the decades-long rebuilding of Naples — called the [...]

Beautiful tradition: Neapolitan Presepe

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: December 29, 2008

The presepe is the artistic representation of the nativity of Christ. Presepe is the word referring to the big container where country animals used to eat and the very first one was organized by San Francesco in Assisi (Italy) when he grouped some people and animals to create the landscape and situation of the birthday [...]

~ Christmas awsome comics ~

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: December 14, 2008

A wonderful work which can be transformed in a wonderful gift all available here, here and here in 3 parts. A great comic both  for children and adults!

Sustainable harvested…jewerly

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: December 13, 2008

Because it is completely derived from special wood sources, mainly from north and south America. Hand carved and inspired to natural forms or animals, the jewerly is finished with pure oils.

pendant made of Brazilian cherrywood

earrings made of bloodwood

earrings made of maplewood
All pieces made in Arizona.

Purity of the form

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: December 8, 2008

beauty
clarity
white
gold
black
shine
When a sculpture is built following the lines of the nature: the earth, a person, an animal, a deity, flowers.  Everything real and achievable can be found in the works of Viennese artist Brigitte Saugstad. Ice lover, ex skater,  she is pouring coolness and purity of the ice element into artistical forms. Truly fantastic and imaginative ~

Nail sculpture

Posted by: nirmalamagazine on: December 7, 2008

New forms of art…

…and what’s in their backstage


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