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Men on a Rooftop, São Paulo, 1960 (© René Burri / Magnum Photos)Love and War
Philip Smucker sheds light on the hunt for Osama bin Laden, and explains why he has yet to be brought to justice. Rene Burri shares a collection of his work, Photographs. And James Hillman looks into human warfare and argues that not only does mankind like war but it has a psychological need for conflict.
Philip Smucker
Philip Smucker sheds light on the hunt for Osama bin Laden, and explains why he has yet to be brought to justice. His book is called Al Qaeda’s Great Escape: The Military and the Media on Terror’s Trail.
Music: Kiss the Girls, Selections From the Motion Picture Soundtrack. Milan. 73138 35828-2
Original Music Composed by Mark Isham
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Rene Burri
Rene Burri shares a collection of his work, Photographs.
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Click here to see some of Rene Burri's pictures
Events: From May 5 through June 5, the Gallery at Hermès will show the critically acclaimed architectural photographs of René Burri in an exhibition curated by Hans-Michael Koetzle. The Gallery is located on the fourth floor at 691 Madison Avenue and is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mondays through Saturdays (Thursday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
Music: Meet Joe Black, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by Thomas Newman. Universal. UD-53229
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James Hillman
James Hillman looks into human warfare and argues that not only does mankind like war but it has a psychological need for conflict. His book is called A Terrible Love of War.
Events: James Hillman will be giving a talk tonight and signing books Friday May 7 at 7:30 at the CUNY duate Center on 34th and Fifth Avenue, and saturday, May 7 he’ll be talking about religion, politics, and psychology in America at the New York Open Center at 138 West 15th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, from 1:30-5:30.
Music: Meet Joe Black, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, music by Thomas Newman. Universal. UD-53229
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