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Angelus Novus (New Angel) is a 1920 monoprint by the Swiss-German artist Paul Klee.
Paul Klee’s famous angel appears tossed by the rough winds of history – and the drawing itself has been blown about the world by tragic events. Jason Farago tells the story of an icon.
He stands slack-jawed, his four front teeth protruding from his open mouth like uneven stalactites. His head is topped by a mess of curls, which look more like sheets of parchment than strands of hair, and his jug ears stick so far out from his cylindrical face that they’re almost flush with his jiggly eyes. His dainty chicken feet, joined to spindly legs, are complemented by large, grand wings – spread open, but tangled and ungainly. Paul Klee’s Angelus Novus, a 1920 oil transfer drawing with watercolour, is a fearsome but fragile seraph: afloat, aghast, going who knows where. “This,” wrote Walter Benjamin, the philosopher who first owned the monoprint, “is how one pictures the Angel of History.”
The Angel of History, a concept developed by Walter Benjamin, is a powerful image of a figure overwhelmed by the past, specifically the relentless accumulation of historical events, particularly catastrophes. It is often associated with Paul Klee's artwork "Angelus Novus," which Benjamin used as a visual representation of this idea.
Core Concepts:
The Angel's Stance:
The Angel of History gazes backward, witnessing the past as a continuous pile of wreckage and destruction, rather than a linear progression.
The Storm of Progress:
A powerful wind, representing progress, forces the angel forward, despite its desire to dwell on the past and perhaps even repair it.
Catastrophe and Debris:
The angel is constantly confronted with the debris and aftermath of historical events, highlighting the destructive nature of progress and the human cost of historical narratives.
Inability to Change the Past:
The angel's forward movement, despite its desire to engage with the past, underscores the futility of trying to alter what has already happened.
Redemptive Vision (Potentially):
Benjamin's concept also suggests the potential for a "redemptive vision" of history, where the past can be understood and interpreted in a way that acknowledges suffering and injustice, and perhaps even offers a path toward a more just future.
Significance:
The Angel of History is a potent image for understanding how we grapple with the complexities of the past, particularly in the face of historical trauma and the narratives we construct to make sense of it. It prompts reflection on:
The human cost of progress:
The concept challenges the idea of progress as inherently positive, highlighting the suffering and destruction often associated with historical change.
The importance of memory and remembrance:
The angel's focus on the past underscores the need to acknowledge and learn from historical events, particularly those that have been marginalized or forgotten.
The role of interpretation and narrative:
The concept highlights how our understanding of history is shaped by the narratives we construct and the perspectives we adopt.
In essence, the Angel of History serves as a reminder that the past is a powerful force that continues to shape the present, and that we must grapple with its complexities with both awareness and a commitment to justice and remembrance.
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This is what is happening in Gaza.
This is an evil far worse than genocide.
"Children who managed to survive the Israeli army in Gaza are now dying of hunger and infectious diseases."
- UNICEF
Chinese Foreign Minister:
"The United States has lost its legitimacy to lead the world in the eyes of nations. It is no longer morally qualified to speak of values or peace while supporting genocide in Gaza."
Israel would NOT be able to genocide the Palestinians without arms from the USA.
BTW: the US calls the bombs and bullets that Israel uses 'Aid.' Don't be fooled, aid from the USA is not intended to help and heal, rather to kill and coup.
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"There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life."
Frank Zappa
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