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Post by canadia on May 28, 2010 13:44:27 GMT -5
Well turns out a picture has shown up with Gerry at an art exhibition in Moscow. Some women including the woman who organized the exhibition were talking about him in Moscow. Also turns out the woman who organized the exhibition, Maria or Masheka Baibakov was in Cannes staying at the same hotel as Gerry. Coincidence? here is a program from the exhibit posted on the other woman's twitter
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Post by canadia on May 28, 2010 14:12:22 GMT -5
The woman organzing the show Maria Baibakova MOSCOW— In the latest phase of the ongoing evolution of Moscow's contemporary-art scene, the Baibakov Art Projects is moving from its home in the Red October Chocolate Factory to a more capacious space nearby on the banks of the Paveletskaya River. With 13,000 square feet available for exhibitions, public sculpture courtyards, a lecture hall, and a rooftop boasting panoramic views, the new location provides the kind of bells and whistles that take it beyond the bare requirements of a kunsthalle to become a more serious art destination. Founded in 2008, the art center is the ambitious pet project of Maria Baibakova, the 24-year-old daughter of mining magnate Oleg Baibakov. But while she is frequently lumped together with fellow art heiress Dasha Zhukova — a comparison she bristles at, as in this interview with Art + Auction's Sarah Douglas — she has managed to launch an aggressive, Western-art-heavy program that over a scant two years has exhibited work by Luc Tuymans, Paul Pfeiffer, Sterling Ruby, Kelley Walker, and Matthew Brannon. To inaugurate the new expanded art space on May 27, Baibakova will present "Perpetual Battles," a show organized by Kate Sutton together with Baibakova and Jean-Max Colard that includes such international, politically-engaged artists as Cyprien Gaillard, Saadane Afif, and Adel Abdessemed. In a statement, Baibakova said, "Baibakov art projects is invested in creating a dialogue between the past and future of Russia and, with our involvement, this former House of Culture at Paveletskaya will become one of Moscow's magnetic culture destinations for locals and the international community.” www.artinfo.com/news/story/34670/baibakov-art-projects-moves-to-bigger-space/
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Post by ♥gerryspearl♥ on May 28, 2010 16:45:27 GMT -5
Hehe Gerry shaved... my milksop but he looks amazing as always
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Post by canadia on May 28, 2010 18:21:18 GMT -5
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Post by kamoani on May 28, 2010 18:22:12 GMT -5
Another pic...
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Post by canadia on May 28, 2010 18:36:13 GMT -5
Article on Gerry at the Exhibit, gotta love Google Russia, only google translation to rely on, the picture Kamoani posted was with it, and another one similar "An endless battle": the opening of the exhibition visited Gerard Butler Gallery of Modern Art Baibakov art projects moved: the noise leaving the "Red October", it is located in the exhibition space, located Paveletskaya. Events to celebrate the opening, timed to coincide with the presentation of the exposition "perpetual battle, it was decided to hold a big way: not only that it lasted nearly six hours, so it is also a Hollywood guest to - at the invitation of Oleg Baibakov visited Moscow Gerard Butler. However, even without the star class-A presentation of the new exhibition was interesting and bright. "An endless battle" - an exhibition exploring the creative potential of confrontation within the society. The inspiration for the artists who participated in the project, began work of French philosopher Michel Foucault to supervise and punish, "in which he argues that society itself consists of a" never-ending battle, "programmed civilization and harmonize it. Among the artists who agreed to talk about the conflicts in modern society - Thomas Hirschhorn, Ida Tursik, Wilfred Mill, Raphaël Zarka, and others. Under the project, they prepared paintings, collages and installations, designed to focus attention on the most critical, in their view, problems. For example, Thomas Hirschhorn has created a series of works made from clippings of glossy magazines, personnel from the news and propaganda slogans - as an example of what a visual product uses modern society. Interesting, I have enough magazines at home to make something similiar, the media IS the message you know The appearance of the eminent actor was a pleasant surprise for all who visited the exhibition: it is not clear that the more interested in reviews - their own work or is it Gerard Butler? Whatever it was, the exhibition provided many thought-provoking - the good, the theme stated by the serious and urgent. Miroslav Duma shared experiences with Katia Gaydamak, while Ghosh Rubchinsky and Bozena Rynska preferred to consider the unusual art objects alone. Guests continued to arrive until 11 pm: All the events reminded Night of Museums, held a few weeks earlier. www.spletnik.ru/events/19692-neskonchaemyjj-bojj-otkrytie-vystavki-posetil.htmlAnd photos of various other folks that showed up, no one we know. I am sure more people would have gone to the opening if they had known he was going to be there.
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Post by shellie on May 28, 2010 19:34:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the photos and up-date on Russia, you guys are the best! I have to say doesn't Gerry ever get tired of traveling. I need to rest at home to get my wind back so I don't know how he does it? I wonder if this was a business or pleasure trip. I have to admit when Gerry is clean shaven it is hard to believe that he is the same man that wears that scruff. For some reason for me, his personality seems to match better with the scruff he looks more approachable. Clean shaven he looks more serious and sophisticated. But I love that his appearance can change so drastically because it is a great tool as an actor to have. Here's hoping that the next photos we see of Gerry are back home or on the set of MGP. shellie
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Post by jeaniebirdie78 on May 28, 2010 19:58:17 GMT -5
He looks much better in this picture than the first one that came out. He looked verra tired in that one. Am I the only one having "Shattered" flashbacks? Looks a little like Neil Randall, doesn't he? Anyway, I still like a little stubble, even though I am not opposed to the occasional nekkid chin. I love Gerry no matter what he looks like...
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Post by Joy on May 28, 2010 20:40:22 GMT -5
He looks much better in this picture than the first one that came out. He looked verra tired in that one. Am I the only one having "Shattered" flashbacks? Looks a little like Neil Randall, doesn't he? Anyway, I still like a little stubble, even though I am not opposed to the occasional nekkid chin. I love Gerry no matter what he looks like... Anybody who has been around here for any legth knows what I want to do when I see his nekkid chin...I want to suck it ohh my girly parts are tingling
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Post by canadia on May 29, 2010 11:17:40 GMT -5
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Post by canadia on May 29, 2010 11:20:44 GMT -5
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Post by canadia on May 30, 2010 12:41:36 GMT -5
Okay this is the article that the twitter must have got its " News" from Gerard Butler bought property in Moscow Джерард Батлер [This is Gerard's name in Russian characters, how did that happen?] One of the most famous actors in Hollywood Gerard Butler (Gerard Butler) has decided to acquire real estate in the capital of Russia. He recently traveled to Moscow and during his visit to the well-known real estate agency in order to execute the necessary documents for the purchase of housing. 40-year-old actor arrived in Moscow is not the first time. It seems that Moscow enchanted celebrity, and he decided to buy a home here. In Moscow, Butler was a half day, he flew to Russia without protection. It is rumored that Gerard ordered a design project of their future home in one of the leading specialists in Moscow. 7ja.net/?p=7314Sounds exactly like Rio though don't it
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Post by nillalatte on May 30, 2010 14:37:49 GMT -5
Now purchasing real estate in Brazil would be a smart investment. Lots of Americans are doing so to avoid putting everything into a stock market that is showing signs of manipulation right now. But Moscow? That's not one I've seen recommended on financial boards. Costa Rica, South America, New Zealand, yes. Moscow?
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Post by dawne27 on May 30, 2010 14:51:37 GMT -5
given the economic climate presently in europe, its probably the same in the russia. during the 1780-1800's some gOrGeous buildings went up. the land is probably purchased for an excellent price. we see gerry the actor, world traveler, socialite, etc....but, i think he's cagey business guy too! just a hunch.
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Post by nillalatte on May 30, 2010 15:33:34 GMT -5
I think you're right, Dawne. I was just checking some info on Moscow and the city was more expensive than New York back in 2008. They are taking some of those "communal" properties that the government had confiscated and are turning them back into HOMES rather than sheeple shelters. The property values have corrected since '08, same as everywhere else, and lots of people are buying. So it would make sense to spread things around... some property in the US, London, Brazil, Moscow. That way you're a little more secure if certain markets take another tumble. People who put everything they had into real estate in Miami have learned that the hard way, same as putting everything into stocks. I do think he's shrewd and of course, probably has some excellent advisors. I hope he does, anyway.
Communists and fine art/architecture did not juxtapose very well, I'm afraid. Some of those former Communist countries had the most spectacular buildings that were ruined by the governments in power. I remember being inside one of these places and we went through this gorgeous ballroom with carved gold-leaf ceilings, ornate murals, incredible chandeliers - and then the most hideous, boxy, nondescript seating and grotesque lighted sconces where the former government had created a "theater." The contrast was absolutely absurd. I also toured a castle that had the most extraordinary parquet floors made from over 15 different types of wood... they had housed cows on it and it was completely destroyed except for a few rooms. It made you want to cry. But they used art (or what they called "art") as a means of mind manipulation...read one of Ayn Rand's treatises about romantic art and communism. It's pretty fascinating. They viewed visceral beauty as pointless and even damaging to their cause, which is why their "art" mainly focused on the Worker or the Party. Hammers, flags, guys wearing overalls and that was pretty much it.
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