custom-designed tour blends cultural excursions with active walking/hiking excursions in northeastern Spain and southern France In the company of Carleton professors Dana and Stephen Strand plus expert local guides explore off-the-beaten path destinations as well as classic highlights Visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the medieval citadel of Carcassonne and Sagrada Familia in Barcelona; and take hikes in the Corbières Massif between medieval villages on the Costa Brava a culinary workshop and a visit to a famous cava producer in Spain and stunning landscapes and architecture throughout Mellon Professor of French and the Humanities Emerita at Carleton College where she taught courses on 20th- and 21st-century French and Francophone literature She has published extensively on French literature The founding director of the European Studies concentration/minor at Carleton she also served on the Middle Eastern Studies Initiative Stephen Strand is Raymond Plank Professor of Incentive Economics Emeritus at Carleton College he taught courses in the Economics of the European Union the Political Economy of the Turkish Republic and a two-term course in Accounting and Management Science Steve was an Affiliate Visiting Professor at Georgetown University’s McGhee Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies in Alanya and Morocco; to Paris; and to Cambridge University he and Dana lectured on a Carleton-sponsored small-ship cruise in the western Mediterranean September 25: CARCASSONNE | MIREPOIX | LASTOURS | CARCASSONNETuesday September 26: CARCASSONNE | CANAL DU MIDI | DUILHAC-SOUS-PEYREPERTUSEWednesday September 27: DUILHAC-SOUS-PEYREPERTUSE | CUCUGNAN or AXAT and MAURY | COLLIOURE – Walking Distance 7 mi.Thursday September 28: COLLIOURE | CÉRET | COLLIOURE – Walking Distance 5 mi.Friday September 30: GIRONA | PALS | PERATALLADA or PÚBOL | GIRONA – Walking Distance 4 mi.Sunday October 2: BARCELONA | MONTSERRAT | PENEDÈS WINE REGION | BARCELONA – Walking Distance 4.5 mi.Tuesday Double Occupancy (20-25 participants) $5,995Double Occupancy (15-19 participants) $6,745Single Supplement $825Single room supplement will be charged when requested or required (limited availability) To make a reservation or for more information please call 800-811-7244 or email Carleton College Alumni Adventures Full Brochure for this Trip Reservation Form for this Trip 507-222-4000 Sign In Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels Latest UpdatesCountries Why Join?IL MagazineFree Daily E-LetterVideoOur ExpertsTestimonialsFAQsTopics Mitchell is a freelance writer and photographer Embracing Change in Céret: A New Life in the French PyreneesFinding peace in Céret, a charming town in the French Pyrenees blending art, culture, and countryside living.|©iStock/JackFUpdated Oct 28, 2024By Tricia A. Mitchell In the south of France Brooks’s days are bookended by the morning serenades of roosters and the evening calls of owls "Céret is lined with magnificent plane trees and it’s got personality," Patricia says "If you go one village to the east or west of Céret artists such as Picasso and Matisse flocked to Céret to create works of art some of which are now on display in the town’s celebrated Museum of Modern Art The town is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees a dramatic mountain peak considered sacred to the area’s Catalan residents Patricia lives a few minutes from Céret’s centre-ville in a small apartment building with nine units Her apartment has views of Mount Canigou and the historic town center and I can hear the church bell chiming in the distance which warms my heart each time I hear it," she adds "I help single women who want to live abroad but who doubt it’s possible," she says "I also offer one-on-one coaching to help them work through the challenges of moving abroad confidently and sustainably I’ve had my practice here in France for just over a year now." Patricia transitioned from a long-stay visitor’s visa to a profession libérale visa "While it required creating a detailed business plan with three years of revenue projections the items required were pretty straightforward," she explains Patricia’s new career allows her to work from home and set her schedule which is one thing I like about being an entrepreneur," Patricia says Patricia makes a habit of walking or hiking daily and meditating She recently began flute lessons at the local music school something she previously thought was impossible But having the goal of living and integrating in France I worked to change that belief which motivated me to be consistent with lessons," she says adding that she used the Pimsleur Method and language lessons Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or sound bad—it’s the only way." Having created a business and acquired the language Patricia intends to stay in France long-term I’d like to buy a house here," she says who knows where this incredible journey called life will lead me?" Learn more about France and other countries in our daily postcard e-letter Simply enter your email address below and we’ll send you a FREE REPORT: A Taste of France: All the Ingredients for the Good Life We use cookies to provide a more personalized website experience By clicking “I Accept” you consent to all cookies Click “I Decline” to continue with essential cookies only Learn about how we use cookies the "Splendeurs de Chine" festival is organizing special celebrations for Chinese New Year “Splendeur de Chine” goes Beijing time numerous celebrations await to fill young and old alike with wonder The Château d’Aubiry park and Céret town hall invite you to discover two photo exhibitions organized by the China Tourist Office will be on display during giant processions All accompanied by a distribution of gifts rose cake… New Year’s Eve has never tasted so good several villages in the south of France are organizing Christmas markets and fairs for a quick getaway this holiday season From nativity displays to markets, Christmas fairs and Christmas villages, to medieval castles that illuminate their walls with Christmas lights. A few kilometers from Barcelona (about two hours by car almost always) hides a whole Christmas world that is worth taking into account for a getaway this Christmas. Therefore, we give you a list of eight markets, fairs and Christmas villages in the south of France for a getaway this holiday season. Le Barcarès has quickly become an impressive attraction that draws more than 1.5 million visitors each year. This space of more than 5 hectares offers an ice rink, craft markets and spectacular lighting that creates a magical atmosphere. Despite a fire that affected part of the park in November, the fair opened its doors again this Christmas 2024 looking to become again one of the stars of Christmas in France as well as in Barcelona and Catalonia. How to get there: From Barcelona, take the AP-7 freeway by car (approximately 2.5 hours). By public transport, go by train to Perpignan and, from there, a local bus to Le Barcarès. The city of Perpignan also signs up for Christmas with a market that stands out for its local crafts and typical gastronomy. As a good French craft market, everything is full of stalls decorated with regional products, ideal for Christmas gifts, while the streets are illuminated with festive decorations that invite you to stroll and enjoy the atmosphere. How to get there: By car, take the AP-7 freeway north (about 2 hours from Barcelona). By train, you can arrive directly from Barcelona with Renfe-SNCF in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Argelès-sur-Mer is a French coastal town with a very interesting history, as it welcomed Republican refugees during the Civil War. At Christmas, it also offers a Christmas market that combines the best of local gastronomy with artisanal products. Visitors can sample regional specialties while exploring stalls displaying everything from Christmas decorations to handmade toys. How to get there: Just a 20-minute drive from Perpignan on the D914. By public transport, you can take a bus from Perpignan train station. Carcassonne is famous for its stunning medieval town, which turns into a real fairytale setting at Christmas. Its Christmas market offers handcrafted products, lights and shows that recreate the medieval atmosphere of this unique place. The walled city of Carcassonne is ideal for strolling among its stalls, enjoying Christmas music and, of course, marveling at its night views. How to get there: From Barcelona, you can take a high-speed train (TGV) that connects the city directly to Carcassonne in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. By car, it takes about 3 hours via the AP-7 and the A61. The picturesque village of Prats-de-Mollo, in the heart of Catalunya Nord, hosts an exhibition of traditional and creative nativity scenes with different Christmas scenes that are displayed at various points in the village, offering a cultural and festive tour for visitors. How to get there: From Barcelona, take the AP-7 to Figueres, then the N-260 and the D115 to Prats-de-Mollo (about 2 hours and 40 minutes by car). El Soler also proposes a crib route that allows visitors to discover various representations of the birth of Jesus, made with different materials and styles, an ideal activity for families wishing to immerse themselves in the French Christmas tradition. How to get there: 15 minutes by car from Perpignan, on the D916 road. By public transport, buses are available from Perpignan train station. This year, Ceret presents a novelty: a Chinese lantern festival installed in the gardens of the castle of Aubiry. With nearly 3,000 lanterns, this display celebrates 60 years of Franco-Chinese friendship and offers an impressive visual spectacle combining culture and festivity. The charming village of Collioure, with its beautiful waterfront location, dresses up for Christmas with a traditional market full of artisanal products, festive decorations and cozy atmosphere. During the holidays, lights illuminate the town and tourists can enjoy concerts and activities for the whole family. How to get there: From Barcelona, take the AP-7 highway by car, driving south for approximately 2 hours. You can also take a direct train from Barcelona to Collioure, with a journey time of about 2 hours. This week, the official Star Wars account on Instagram revealed the cover to the upcoming Star Wars: The High Republic #6 comic from Marvel, spotlighting Jedi twins Terec and Ceret and confirming that they were “trans non-binary Jedi”, the franchise’s first such characters. The cover, with art by Javier Garrón, shows the twin Jedi against a galactic backdrop, proudly wielding their lightsabers, while the series’ logo gets a prismatic rainbow effect added. The art won’t be the main cover to the issue when it sees release in June – Pride month, in the US – but rather a variant that collector’s will need to hunt down. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Star Wars (@starwars) The Instagram post was made on 31st March, Trans Day of Visibility which since 2009 has served to highlight the existence who first appeared in February’s The High Republic #2 were previously referred to with they/them pronouns but the Instagram post was the first time their specific gender identity was confirmed so long as Poe and Finn were each with a woman caved in to what amounted to a hate campaign in the wake of The Last Jedi one that drove actor Kelly Marie Tran off social media and saw her role as Rose Tico massively truncated in Episode IX It is depressingly predictable that the reveal of Terec and Ceret being trans non-binary was met with a wave of abusive comments it feels as though it’s only a matter of time until the twins’ identities are undone or the characters are sidelined exciting manner – it’s bad representation It’s close to a retread of the old trope that sci-fi properties weren’t racist because they had blue or green characters ignorant of the fact that fictional skin colours – usually played by white actors under layers of makeup – don’t actually increase diversity or representation it’s a case that actual trans and non-binary humans in the real world don’t get to see themselves in the Star Wars universe; instead they get humanoid but distinctly non-human avatars with creepy beady eyes – a pair of Uncle Festers in space The twins are ultimately othered in both appearance and behaviour To the credit of series writer Cavan Scott and artists Ario Anindito Terec and Ceret do get fairly good standing as Jedi and other media – portrays them as powerful Force users They’re also prominent characters in the opening storyarc of the series which sees a group of Jedi investigating strange happenings on the frontier world of Sedri Minor until the series actually puts some focus into Terec and Ceret’s background exploring what it actually means for aliens from the planet Kotab to be trans non-binary it’s little more than lip service to an underserved queer audience Just as the lesbian kiss in Rise of Skywalker was shot and designed to be excised so too do the twins’ gender identities seem structured to be easily explained away as some facet of a strange alien culture if publication in a less accepting country depended on it an Alderaanian pilot who used they/them pronouns Thanks to the push on the official Star Wars social media channels though Terec and Ceret are immediately – although perhaps only briefly – the most prominent queer characters in the entire franchise Their existence is a teetering baby step in the right direction [He/Him] Matt Kamen is a veteran media writer based in the UK Gayming Magazine reaches over 3.6 million people per month through our website Download the 2024 Gayming Intro Deck here To advertise, please contact advertising@grayjonesmedia.com  Star Wars’ trans non-binary Jedi Terec and Ceret Star Wars’ trans non-binary Jedi Terec and Ceret will grace the cover of a hotly-anticipated June comic Terec and Ceret will star on the cover of the June issue of Star Wars: The High Republic it was announced on Wednesday to mark Trans Day of Visibility (31 March) meaning they have a linked consciousness and finish each other’s sentences and made their first appearance in issue two of The High Republic “We’re proud to unveil an exclusive cover highlight Terec and Ceret, trans non-binary Jedi, currently featured in Marvel’s The High Republic comic,” the official Star Wars Instagram account wrote alongside an image of the cover “We support trans lives and we are passionated and committed to broadening our representation in a galaxy far far away,” the account added Marvel Comics artist Javier Garrón, who designed the cover alongside Marte Gracia, said he was “super proud” to unveil the illustration of the trailblazing characters on Twitter Writer Cavan Scott confirmed that the Star Wars Jedi would be trans non-binary in March on Twitter, according to CBS News. The characters appeared in the background on a variant cover of the series’ second issue but this is the first time Terec and Ceret have been put front and centre Star Wars: The High Republic was launched in January to much fanfare which takes place around 200 years before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is set in a time when the Jedi are “in their prime” Officials confirmed that Terec and Ceret would appear on the Pride-month themed cover in March as part of an initiative which sees queer artists pay tribute to LGBT+ characters “inhabiting a galaxy far Rae Sloan and Yrica Quell will appear on comic covers to mark Pride Month in June Fans reacted with excitement at the news that Lando Calrissian played by Donald Glover in Solo: A Star Wars Story seemingly confirming the character as canonically pansexual About us Contact us Advertise Work for us Terms and conditions Privacy policy https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-pride-month-comics-covers-take-the-tiniest-st-1846507640 Illustrated by Javier Garrón, the new cover depicts Jedi twins Terec and Ceret—previously been identified by High Republic comic writer Cavan Scott as non-binary. However, the accompanying message also explicitly identifies them as trans we’re proud to unveil an exclusive cover highlighting Terec and Ceret currently featured in Marvel’s The High Republic comic,” the message reads in part “We support trans lives and we are passionate and committed to broadening our representation in a galaxy far far way.” and are described as “Bond-Twins,” beings who share a gestalt mind that allows them to not just express emotions and thoughts together but finish each other’s sentences This announcement from the Lucasfilm identifies them as the first explicitly trans Jedi characters in current Star Wars canon They’re not the first Star Wars characters who have identified outside the gender binary a non-binary Mirialan A-Wing pilot portrayed by non-binary actor Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow and Voltron: Legendary Defender) It’s a small step, and Star Wars has a long way to go when it comes to integrating more LGBTQ+ characters into its work across all spectrums Especially ones from LGBTQ+ creatives—and especially human queer characters where their gender identities aren’t just a facet in a larger othering inherent to their status as “alien,” in ways so many of Star Wars’ species can be But it’s at least a small step in the right direction for the galaxy and hopefully just some of the first steps of many to come https://gizmodo.com/how-star-wars-biggest-fan-wiki-found-itself-in-a-fight-1846578173 For more, make sure you’re following us on our Instagram @io9dotcom. 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Or sign-in if you have an account Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience With the wild mountain landscape on one side the blend of cultures creates a unique region known as French Catalonia is in the foothills of the Pyrenees a few miles across the border from Spain The Mediterranean coast is a 20-minute drive away Known as The Vermeille Coast because of the spectacular sunsets a twisting cliff road links several beach towns each with a different atmosphere We arrived in the Pyrenees-Orientales by way of Barcelona as it is the nearest international airport with direct flights After getting lost driving in the city in the past I had our route carefully mapped out — until the rental car desk told me it was all wrong and showed me the “right way.” Sure enough after 10 minutes driving a stick shift for the first time in a long while we were in the middle of Barcelona rush hour with jams all round A bus pulled alongside and we signaled for the driver to pull down the window “Which way to France?” we asked in mixed language He rolled his eyes and pointed straight ahead By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Eventually we emerged from the city and two hours later crossed into France and followed our instructions along a river valley to Ceret, a charming town that draws hikers and art lovers from all over Europe. The Catalan flavour is everywhere from the restaurants to the red and yellow flags hanging all round town, especially the medieval centre. The Mairie (town hall) has the French and Catalan flags flying side by side. Our cozy apartment is on the edge of the old centre by the ancient stone walls and narrow streets shadowed by giant plane trees and near everything. The English owner has provided mounds of information and maps on the area but we are tempted to just sit in the high stone-walled garden under the big olive tree and consume the delicious — and cheap — local rosé. We quickly get into a routine. I go to the baker around the corner and line up with the early risers and, after a bad experience on the first morning when everyone snickered as I ordered, I point to what I want and hold out a handful of euros and the lady picks out the coins with a smile. Then it’s coffee at the Café de France terrace for people watching — mainly hikers setting off on one of the many trails leading up into the hills. Evenings start at Pablo’s Bar by the ancient city gate trying all the highly drinkable table wines. It’s easy to linger and then find all the good restaurants are full so might as well order more wine. The coast is an easy drive away from the mountains. The most popular spot is Collioure with its two rocky bays and magnificent architecture. The fortified church looks like it’s standing in the sea. It is a former fishing port dominated by the Palace of the Kings of Majorca and packed with restaurants overlooking the ocean. But good luck with parking. Either go early or park in one of the large parks as you come over the Corniche road and walk down into town (about eight minutes). To the north and west of Ceret it’s nothing but mountains covered in thick forests of cork trees sprinkled with deep gorges and caves. You can see why the area attracts thousands of hikers every year. As you take the road out of Ceret you can see the Pont du Diable — the Devil’s Bridge. Built in 1321, it is reported to be the largest single arch bridge in Europe. Folklore has it that engineers couldn’t build the bridge so the devil helped in return for the soul of the first person to cross it. When it was finished the engineers sent a cat across first. No news of the cat. Driving up the rugged River Tech valley, mountains on both sides, you come to Amelié-les-Bains with its thermal baths. The road climbs to the next town, Arles-sur-Tech with its famous Benedictine Abbey, founded around 750 and moved to its present site in the ninth century. We had time for one more town so carried on climbing the twisting road to Prats-de-Mollo, a fortified walled town just this side of the Spanish border. After climbing to the top of the fort I point blank refused to go on without being fortified myself. We found the cozy restaurant Le Relais in the ancient town square for a wonderful lunch and a bottle of local rosé. If the winding mountain roads don’t appeal to you there are extensive bus and train services. Timetables can be had from the Ceret tourist office and there is a train booking office in town. Local buses are 1 euro for up to a two-hour ride. We spent a day in Perpignan, catching the bus on the outskirts of Ceret for the 45-minute drive. Once the capital of French Catalonia, it is a fascinating city — much of it pedestrian-only streets. From there you can take trains to the walled city of Carcassonne or further up the coast to Narbonne and even Paris. A couple of narrow gauge railways wind through the mountains. Many of the beach resorts and historic sites in Spain’s Costa Brava are only a two-hour drive from Ceret and make a good day out. The final few days of our two-week stay in Ceret were spent in the apartment’s private garden and around town just soaking up the ambience. And dodging the smokers. The message that it is harmful to your health must have got caught somewhere over the Pyrenees. It is a fascinating region of contrasts, framed by mountains with colourful plains in between and seeped in history everywhere you look. It is French, but it feels like Spain. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account ACN The sculptor also explained that, as in the rest of the exhibitions he has prepared, he is always looking for a space for silence and meditation where people "can find themselves". "This exhibition invites visitors to retreat from a world full of noise and saturated with messages so they can discover and enjoy the art", he said. One of the families of his work shown in the Ceret museum is that of his giant portraits. Some portraits, Plensa explained, are of regular people he has met, and they have "the grandiosity of anonymity" because each one "is a divinity in itself". 'Silhouettes' (2011-2012) is comprised of 16 steel silhouettes that float in space, suspended from the ceiling by banners with sayings and featuring verses from poems of Plensa's choice. One of them reads: "One thought fills immensity", a verse from William Blake that the artist cites as a source of inspiration for his work. The life-sized silhouettes are blended into those of the people in the room, who circulate freely among the figures and sentences. The last of the creations at the gallery is a monumental installation, 'Air, Water, Void' (2014): a sculpture of three sitting men – made of colour-changing luminous resin – covering their mouths with their hands who seem to be having a mute conversation. The calm that comes from this encounter is an invitation to perceive the silent language and its mysteries. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone In honor of the International Transgender Day of Visibility Star Wars has revealed a new variant cover for Star Wars: The High Republic #6 depicting the newly introduced “trans non-binary” Jedi twins Terrec and Cerret Related: YouTube Under Fire After Announcing That Public Dislikes Will Be Hidden, Some Content Creators Speculate Disney/Star Wars Is To Blame Drawn by Marvel Comics artist Javier Garrón the variant cover features Terec and Ceret set against a purple-hued space background a pair of what appear to be High Republic-era T-1 shuttles can be seen flying by Related: New Star Wars: The High Republic Villain Name Translates To “Boys” In Icelandic Star Wars’ official social media accounts (with the curious exception of their Twitter) wrote “We support trans lives and we are passionate and committed to broadening our representation in a galaxy far far way #TDOV” Related: Star Wars: The High Republic Is An Absolute Embarrassment, New Character Is Just A Rock Terec and Ceret were first introduced in the second issue of Marvel Comics’ Star Wars: The High Republic series as members of the High Republic-era Jedi Order Though this issue featured an in-universe confirmation of their non-binary gender wherein Avar Kriss clarifies to fellow Jedi Vernestra Rwoh that the pair’s pronouns are “they” rather than “he” the social media posts made in honor of the International Transgender Day of Visibility stand as the first official confirmation of the twins’ transgender identity Related: Star Wars Fans Share Their Support For Gina Carano On Star Wars’ Official Facebook Page For International Women’s Day Regarding the absence of the announcement on Twitter user @DataRacer117 shared his belief that Star Wars “posted this on Facebook so you have to use your personal account to call them out” in order to dissuade backlash and criticism by opening up users to being “doxxed & harassed by radical activists for your ‘bigotry.’” “Don’t fall for it [Fandom Menace],” he warned in conclusion speaking directly to the Star Wars fan movement Star Wars: The High Republic #6 is set to drop on June 30th What do you make of Star Wars’ confirmation of Terec and Ceret’s identities Let us know your thoughts on social media or in the comments down below More About: By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use The pair will cover an issue slated to release in June The recently launched Star Wars: The High Republic comic book series announced yesterday the upcoming June cover for issue number six will be graced by trans nonbinary Jedi knights Terec and Ceret The series is a prequel that predates the original Star Wars franchise by about 200 years and follows the Jedi warriors when they are in their prime and the Galactic Republic is at its height "In honor of #TransDayOfVisibility we're proud to unveil an exclusive cover highlighting Terec and Ceret currently featured in Marvel's The High Republic comic," the franchise announced via Instagram "Star Wars: The High Republic features the Jedi as we've always wanted to see them -- as true guardians of peace and justice," Michale Siglain, publishing creative director for Lucasfilm, said in a statement announcing the new series when the Jedi and the Galactic Republic are at their height." Kotabi Jedi Knights Terec and Ceret are trans nonbinary bond-twins enabling them to share thoughts and even feel each other's pain The two are so connected they can finish the other's sentences when they are not even in the same room together The twins are initially stationed on the Starlight Beacon space station and soon embark on a series of missions fighting for the forces of good in the galaxy They were not known to be trans or nonbinary previously The pair can be seen in the background on a variant cover of issue number two "We support trans lives and we are passionate and committed to broadening our representation in a galaxy far far away," the franchise posted The new issue with Terec and Ceret on the cover is set to debut in June RELATED | Lando Calrissian, Pansexual 'Star Wars' Star, Gets Disney+ Series Leonel Oviedo is following younger brother Joaquín to France. While the latter has signed a Top 14 deal with Perpignan Leonel will open his European experience with Céret in the Fédérale 1 At 23 years old Leonel Oviedo is a player on the rise He was selected for two World Junior Championships with the Pumitas before making his Argentina XV debut against the Chile XV in October’s South American Championship He also played for Ceibos in the 2020 SLAR season and Jaguares XV in the Currie Cup Standing 1.86m (6’1″) and weighing 115kg (255lbs) one of the oldest clubs in Argentina that has also produced current Pumas Enrique Pieretto and Santiago Carreras among others Tags A crushing 78-18 away win by Los Pampas sees the Buenos Aires side returning to … France-based painter Chaïm Soutine (1893-1943) is precisely the kind of figure we now associate with the School of Paris Less of a formal movement than an informal time span with Modernist-minded artists from around the world flocking to the French capital and wait for genius to emerge and fame to pounce Rising from near destitution to art stardom of Tsarist-era Jewish life—died from the effects of a bleeding ulcer But he had an immediate afterlife in the 1950s when he became a presiding influence for that other loose found inspiration in Soutine’s impasto beef carcasses and feverish landscapes Hastings Contemporary assembles Soutine landscapes and portraits along with similar works by leading School of London painter Leon Kossoff (1926-2019) Chaim Soutine's Les Platanes a Ceret (around 1920) Collection Diethard Leopold Soutine had an artistic breakthrough just after the First World War when he created dozens of landscapes in the foothills of the Pyrenees Featuring around 20 paintings by each artist the exhibition will include key works from Soutine’s Céret years such as Les platanes à Céret (around 1920)—a “vibrant which seems to have been created “without plan or pattern” which rigorously separates the two artists in otherwise flowing galleries implicitly compares the Céret works with Kossoff’s post-war cityscapes yellow-brown blur of City Building Site (1961) Kossoff—like his friend and fellow Soutine acolyte Auerbach—viewed the ruins and construction sites of post-war London as a kind of dynamic visual wonderland showing a bombed area nominally coming back to life imbues its array of steel girders with a Soutine-like spontaneity Leon Kossoff's City Building Site (1961) © Leon Kossoff Estate making paintings inspired by his workThere is a sense of near-formal continuity between the two artists who points out that Kossoff owned the Soutine catalogue raisonné And they both famously shared a love of Rembrandt with each making paintings inspired by his work “both were uninterested in recording light” each wanted to let their paint colours themselves seem to be a source of light This inherent artificiality is most apparent in their portraits Soutine uses “drips and splashes of colour,” Russell says to lend texture to the servant’s very distinctive velvety sleeves And Russell regards the figure’s near-abstract hands as approaching Kossoff’s own near-break with figuration Kossoff produced many depictions of the writer N.M When asked what would happen if the curator had directly paired Soutine’s baffled-faced Russell replies: the works “would fight with each other” • Soutine | Kossoff, Hastings Contemporary, 1 April-24 September preview2 February 2024Courtauld Gallery takes a closer look at Frank Auerbach’s unique reworked charcoal drawings of friends and loversThe London-based artist developed a technique of repeatedly erasing and redoing his drawings Star Wars has unveiled a new cover highlighting trans non-binary jedi Terec and Ceret Star Wars has revealed an exclusive new cover that highlights the trans non-biary jedi Terec and Ceret two characters introduced by High Republic writer Cavan Scott Star Wars makes explicit what the writer had confirmed on Twitter The message accompanying the reveal reads: These two are Kotabi “bond-twins” — they are two individuals who share a gestalt ind that allows them to share thoughts and emotions and express them together This announcement makes Terec and Ceret the first explicitly trans characters in the current Though it’s worth pointing out that they aren’t the first characters to exist outside of the gender binary Previously we’ve seen characters like Eleodie Maracavanya who uses zhe/zher pronouns introduced in Star Wars: Aftermath–Life Debt or non-binary Mirialan A-Wing Pilot Keo Venzee introduced in Star Wars: Squadrons and while the franchise still has its work cut out for it as far as representation of LGBTQ+ charcters in its different franchises it’s heartening to see this move in the right direction Especially since this move comes just a day after the biggest fan-run Wiki Wookieepedia went through a fight over gender identity–that’s a whole other story the parent company that owns Wookieepedia intervened in an argument between the mod community to settle a dispute over whether or not they should remove a creator’s deadname PSA: @WookOfficial is currently voting on whether to remove VIP deadnames and thanks to their insane consensus standard that change is uncomfortably close to failing. If you're an active editor (50+ edits in the last 6mo) they could use your vote pre-3/30.https://t.co/nMHDzrY3Zc — Eleven-ThirtyEight (@eleventhirtyate) March 27, 2021 Fandom has since made it clear that transphobia of any kind has no place at any of their sites But that this issue even came to a vote is a sign of just how much work the franchise and its community have left to do About Us | Contact Us Names, trademarks, and images copyright theirrespective owner. Click for details. Privacy, Terms of Use, Comment Rules Artists as different as Frank Auerbach, Willem de Kooning, Richard Diebenkorn, Jean Dubuffet, Louise Fishman, Bill Jensen, and Leon Kossoff learned from Soutine’s disruptive approach and uprooted space. He wasn’t afraid of destroying his work and he never lost sight of the fragility of existence. The one artist who clearly did not belong in the exhibition was Joel Shapiro whose hanging sculptures have nothing to do with Soutine, but a lot to do with cubism. Home it's worth checking out the article to the end as we've filled it with photos of cute little dogs In all areas of the city there are great options for letting dogs off the leash Taking your dog for a walk is more than just a way to burn off energy and avoid stress it’s also a way of strengthening the bond between guardian and pet imagine how cool it would be to let your dog run free We’ve compiled a list of parks and squares in São Paulo that offer cachodromos a space where pets can play without a leash The dog park in Parque da Juventude is a hit with local residents The space gets a bit crowded at the weekend and it’s good to keep an eye out A super positive point for the space reserved for pets at Parque Villa-Lobos is that it is divided into two: one for large dogs and the other for small and medium-sized ones The dog area has toys and ample space for dogs to run around visitors can take part in the dressage classes that take place there.  Those who live in the city center have great options for letting their dogs out In the Higienópolis neighborhood is Parque Buenos Aires dogs can play off-leash while their guardians relax in the shade of the trees The city’s best-known park can be visited by furry creatures on a leash but it also has an exclusive area for pets to enjoy The Ibirapuera dog track even has an agility course It’s a great outing idea for dogs and their owners who can relax while their furry friends have fun ​📍Parque Domingos Luís – Jardim São Paulo Copyright © 2025 The Direct Media Group LLC An upcoming comic book cover will feature two trans Jedi knights Each variant cover will feature a different LGBTQ+ Star Wars characters the Jedi knights will be appearing in an upcoming cover for the series Star Wars: The High Republic The series is a prequel that takes place 200 years before the original Star Wars franchise the Jedi order thrives within the galaxy and a myriad of diverse Jedi take up space This includes the two trans characters Terec and Ceret Terec and Ceret are trans nonbinary bond-twins Bond-twins are a type of twin with an even closer bond due to sharing a group mind Their gestalt mind allows them to share thoughts and the same pain The characters have even been depicted finishing each other’s sentences while not being in the same room Previously, the twins were not known to be trans or nonbinary. Then, last week’s variant cover announcement revealed that they were LGBTQ+. After that, a recent Instagram post from Star Wars’ official account confirmed that the twins are trans nonbinary The official Star Wars Instagram account posted: “In honor of #TransDayOfVisibility we’re proud to unveil an exclusive cover highlighting Terec and Ceret currently featured in Marvel’s The High Republic comic We support trans lives and we are passionate and committed to broadening our representation in a galaxy far far away.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFwI8oFhR-/?utm_source=ig_embed “This talented team of artists is bringing so much passion and enthusiasm to these covers,” said Marvel editor Tom Groneman at the cover variants’ announcement sharing that passion with fans and readers is a wonderful celebration of the most unique and iconic characters in the Star Wars galaxy.” “Star Wars: The High Republic features the Jedi as we’ve always wanted to see them — as true guardians of peace and justice,” Michale Siglain, Lucasfilm Publishing’s Creative Director, added in a statement when the Jedi and the Galactic Republic are at their height.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For National Transgender Day of Visibility Star Wars featured two trans non-binary character on the cover of a comic book Star Wars has created such a right and expansive universe with characters who continually push new boundaries. They’ve done that since the franchise first came out more than 40 years ago and the same is true today. And on National Trans Day of Visibility, according to Variety the folks from the franchise chose to introduce and highlight a couple of characters who’ve been in the ranks for some time now This time around the Star Wars folks reminded everyone that two Jedis were trans non-binary characters and featured them on the cover of Star Wars: The High Republic.  Terec and Ceret’s appearance on the cover of Star Wars: High Republic comic book marked the first time they were placed front and center of the publication They made the announcement via Instagram and you can see the post below.  In the Instagram post, which came from the official Star Wars account, it’s clear that the franchise is working to support and embrace trans lives and are going to work to continue expanding the world in this respect. Terec and Ceret are twins, Jedis featured in The High Republic story lines They are connected mentally through a bonding and often have the same thoughts and quotes even finishing each others sentences in conversations or on the battle field.  It was known that these two Star Wars characters identified as transgender non-binary in the storylines from the comic book but this announcement on the Instagram feed and on the cover makes it clear the franchise’s solidarity with the cause Star Wars: The High Republic is an ongoing storyline that was just introduced last year as part of an initiative to bring more stories in the novel The timeline happens about 200 years before the events of A New Hope.  For Terec and Ceret they appeared on the cover of Star Wars: The High Republic issue six though they made their debut in the second issue It stands to reason that they will now have more expanded storylines with their gender identification taking a more prominent role in additional stories.  there don’t appear to be immediate plans to bring the Star Wars: The High Republic stories and characters to either the big or small screen Because the initial push was to introduce these characters in the book and comic book form the focus now is creating the back story and the events to will eventually lead to the Star Wars stories we know and love It’s worth noting though that there is a tie-in here because Yoda is actually alive during this timeline.  Time will tell if The High Republic characters and stories including Terec and Ceret will ever with the screen it’s a pretty safe bet we get them sooner than later labeled by LucasFilm “Project Luminous” is less than a year old we are still getting established in this world But it’s a safe bet and a newer certainty that one day we’ll get this group of characters on the screen.