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Herman van der MIJN

Herman van der MIJN
born Amsterdam 1684
died London 1741
Still life with medallion
1711, Antwerp, Flanders (now Belgium)
oil on canvas
Gift of Susan Cocks and Dr J.B. Robinson, Colin and Robyn Cowan, Emeritus Professor Anne Edwards AO, Gwinnett Family, Peter and Pamela McKee, Tom Pearce, John Phillips and David Urry through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation Collectors Club 2019
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Still life with medallion demonstrates the ongoing importance of the still life genre, a tradition which came to the fore in the seventeenth century, during what is now known as the Golden Age of Dutch Painting. Beyond merely representing beautifully arranged objects, Dutch still lifes are replete with important symbolism and are often associated with the profound concepts of life, death and rebirth. Each of the objects in this exotic concoction of red and white grapes, peaches, apricots, a gourd and chestnut, has its own symbolic meaning, but more generally this work can be interpreted as a vanitas, a sombre reminder of both the beauty and fragility of everyday life.

10 things that I can’t stand

1. Women wearing ‘action-wear’ but are NOT going to the gym. This practice caught on a long time ago when several women started the trend. Now it’s everywhere. I’m not talking about any particular type. All women. Even the very attractive ones. I don’t want to see your tuchus hanging out !!!

Tuchus

slang

: buttocks

These wise words recognize the truth about teens: They’re a tremendous pain in the tuchus.—The Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune

The world already has competitions for talent and achievement, irrespective of how one’s tuchus looks in a bikini. These competitions have names like “the Nobel Prizes” and “American Idol,” and the standards are way higher. – Gene Weingarten

2. People using shopping carts/trolleys as walking frames. Once again this started when several people were seen doing this practice. Now lots of people are doing it. They even let people take their shopping carts/trolleys into the library !!!

3. People talking LOUDLY on their mobile phone on public transport. This practice is very intrusive to others. I don’t mind them talking on the phone. Just keep it down a bit.

4. People peeing on the toilet seat in public toilets. This is just repulsive !!!

5. People getting in my face. I avoid all supermarkets that don’t have self-checkouts. Some people enjoy getting right into other people’s faces while checking out your shopping.

6. Any kinds of aggressive behavior. This is self-explanatory. If you are feeling angry, that’s OK. Just don’t dump it on other people.

7. Bad food in cafes and restaurants. Unfortunately, this is extremely common here in Australia.  I know a friend who is originally from Belgium and has the same experience here in Oz.

8. Anything to do with Donald Trump. I unplugged my TV so I can avoid him all together.

9. Difficult people. This is more about me… because of my C-PTSD I find difficult people very challenging.

10. Being attacked on social media. This is very common. These days I stop and think before I comment, because just about anything you say can be misinterpreted and people will attack you.