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A Reflective Journal
Martina Margaux
CSM MA Fine Art 2023-2025
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Oct 313 min read
Where do (my) ideas come from?
Yesterday we had a very inspiring class. We focused on IDEAS. The first thing that came to mind in the discussion about the origin of...
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Oct 173 min read
Uncertainty
Reflecting on the concept of Uncertainty. Am I comfortable with it? What part does it have in my work? This questions come at a time of...
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Sep 12 min read
The Physicality of Absence
I haven't been able to write anything about this for more than month and I don't want to use this space for my personal emotional...
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Apr 242 min read
Success and failure class
I don’t know if today’s class was the worst or the best class at this time. It’s a period of stress and crisis. I feel like I’m failing...
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Apr 62 min read
Inspiring exhibtion visits
This week I've visited UnRepresented by Approche, An independent salon dedicated to artists who experiment the photographic medium. It is...
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Mar 195 min read
Low Residency at CSM
I have mixed feelings about the intense time I spent in London for the low residency, but the strongest emotions are definitely heading...
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Mar 54 min read
Trust your failures
On the Eurostar towards London, holding tight a large and thin cardboard case, MM was thinking back at the past couple of weeks. A twirl...
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Feb 52 min read
A good day, self-care and an inspiring exhibition
I made it. Study Statement is submitted, first video project is delivered. And I managed to do it all 1 day and a half in advance from...
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martinamargaux
Jan 301 min read
The essence of Sunset
The other day I was looking at sunset and was mesmerised by the richness and nuances of colours. And I started playing with the idea of...
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Jan 282 min read
Pure Rant - It's panic, it's official.
I doubt this will be useful or interesting to anyone reading. I'm not proud of it but I guess I just need to take it out somehow,...
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Jan 211 min read
Recording emotions at the edge of Panic
I find myself in the worst and best position right now. Lost and frustrated. I feel I am running behind on so many things. I wrote notes...
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Jan 22 min read
NY Resolutions 2024
03.01.2024 Resolution(s): 2024 is the year of making. I want to push myself into creation on a more concrete level, not just...
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martinamargaux
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Maya, God, and the power of Everything in the sky
Once again, I find plane (or train) rides particularly inspiring to write blog posts. I am now in seat 16C travelling from AlUla to Dubai...
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Dec 4, 20233 min read
Exploring process - Instinct
First day in AlUla, visiting my sister Sofia. I spent the day in an artist residency in a palm grove, where my sister works. I reflect...
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martinamargaux
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Art is a matter of Life and Death, Nauman B.
I observe and notice I am not posting unfinished-imperfect-unofficial-inappropriate works. Also in relation to the Crit session, I wrote...
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Nov 29, 20234 min read
Marrakech is a sensorial city
Marrakech is a sensorial city. The bustling rhythm of tourists and commerce is complemented by an ancient culture of pure enjoyment of...
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Nov 23, 20232 min read
Notes before leaving
I am about to embark on a long journey that will stretch across three continents, over the time of a month and a half. I am curious and...
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Nov 12, 20232 min read
I fell in love with the dark room
Yesterday was my first time in a darkroom. Why have I never done it before?! It was an epiphany. There’s a quality of sensuality,...
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