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    LILA covers emerging contemporary visionary and sacred art, artists, exhibitions, and related themes such as deep ecology, shamanism, mythology and new global world culture.

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    Satty

    Restoring the Future oil/ canvas 41 x 66 inches 2010

    Mark Henson

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    Odd Nerdrum

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    Agostino Arrivabene

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    Philip Rubinov Jacobson

     

    Featured Artists

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    HR Giger

    H. R. Giger is one of the world’s foremost artists of Fantastic Realism. His airbrush innovations and ‘biomechanical’ aesthetics have been highly influential upon western culture.

    Artists by country:

    • USA
    • Australia
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Austria
    • Peru
    • Japan

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  • Interviews & Features

    Latest Interviews & Features

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    Gaian Entelechy – Jake Kobrin

    By Jake Kobrin

    This artwork GAIAN ENTELECHY is a tribute to this emerging visionary culture. It is a representation of the Earth spirit, of a noble consciousness that exists within the natural world. The Earth is alive. And we are a part of it.

    Healing by Autumn Skye Morrison

    Ars Sacrum – The Return of Sacred Schools of Illuminated Craftsmanship

    By Daniel Mirante

    Sacred art connects and integrates wisdom lines and knowledge traditions across space and time. It performs this through a traditionalism, an honoring of its antecedents, its elders, its generational progression, the creative gnostic flame passed from master to apprentice : sometimes directly, sometimes through distant strands of inter-connectivity.

    Lila has charted the contemporary visionary and sacred art movement by talking directly to those involved. Explore the themes, motifs, inspirations and approaches to creativity found in visionary art.

    Recommended

    • Maura Holden : Painting from the Hypersea of Spirit
    • Kuba Fiedorowicz : Visionary Art / Sacred Art
    • The Ayahuasca Visions of Pablo Amaringo
    • A Translator Of Visions – The Art of Martina Hoffmann

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  • News

    Latest news

    Stunning intervention in the TED controversy by 19 leading scientists

    An update on the TED ‘War on Consciousness’ debate…

    Healing by Autumn Skye Morrison

    Ars Sacrum – The Return of Sacred Schools of Illuminated Craftsmanship

    Sacred art connects and integrates wisdom lines and knowledge traditions across space and time. It performs this through a traditionalism, an honoring of its antecedents, its elders, its generational progression, the creative gnostic flame passed from master to apprentice : sometimes directly, sometimes through distant strands of inter-connectivity.

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    Visionary Art and Culture Month

    This is an opportunity and call to action for the exhibition of ideas, visions and leaders who are ahead of their time. Numerous gallery exhibitions and cultural happenings are being scheduled in Colorado during the month of May.

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    Support fund for Yvonne McGillivray

    This invitation to donate is dedicated in support of our beloved sister, artist and wise-woman Yvonne, as she bravely embarks on her healing journey after having a serious car accident in Scotland. Yvonne McGillivray, wise woman, visionary artist, and friend to many, has suffered serious injuries from a car accident — multiple fractures and in(…)

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    Gaian Entelechy – Jake Kobrin by Jake Kobrin

    This artwork GAIAN ENTELECHY is a tribute to this emerging visionary culture. It is a representation of the Earth spirit, of a noble consciousness that exists within the natural world. The Earth is alive. And we are a part of it.

    Ars Sacrum – The Return of Sacred Schools of Illuminated Craftsmanship by Daniel Mirante

    Sacred art connects and integrates wisdom lines and knowledge traditions across space and time. It performs this through a traditionalism, an honoring of its antecedents, its elders, its generational progression, the creative gnostic flame passed from master to apprentice : sometimes directly, sometimes through distant strands of inter-connectivity.

    Psychointegrator Plants: Their Roles in Human Culture, Consciousness and Health by Michael Winkelman

    The “sacred plants”, which are often called hallucinogens and psychedelics, have played important roles in ancient and contemporary societies, evoking powerful spiritual, emotional, social and cognitive reactions. Their importance for humanity is attested to by findings in many areas.

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    Upcoming Exhibitions & Events

    Questing the Sacred

    EnQuête du Sacré – “Questing the Sacred” Visionary Art Paris

    From Russia to Australia to London, Paris and Vienna to the West coast of the United States, these twelve artists (7 men and 5 women) unite on a quest to evoke the sacred.

    Fantastic Generations, Uncommon Visions, Vienna

    When people tap into “the muse,” they make contact with a higher source of creative inspiration. It is in this spirit that the artists represented in this show offer their work and the life of their art at this groundbreaking exhibition in Vienna.

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    3RD EYE art gallery – Boom Festival

    ON THE VISUAL END OF THE CREATIVE SPECTRUM, THE 3RD EYE GALLERY WILL SHOWCASE A VERY POWERFUL COLLECTION OF ART FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. There is an undeniable quickening occurring in our world today as our human population continues its exponential growth and expansion. The world is connected like we have never before seen and(…)

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News

Stunning intervention in the TED controversy by 19 leading scientists

Apr 20, 2013 admin in News No Comments

An update on the TED ‘War on Consciousness’ debate…

Ars Sacrum – The Return of Sacred Schools of Illuminated Craftsmanship

Apr 19, 2013 Daniel Mirante in Articles, Interviews, News 3 Comments Tags: icons, sacred art, tradition

Ars Sacrum – The Return of Sacred Schools of Illuminated Craftsmanship

Sacred art connects and integrates wisdom lines and knowledge traditions across space and time. It performs this through a traditionalism, an honoring of its antecedents, its elders, its generational progression, the creative gnostic flame passed from master to apprentice : sometimes directly, sometimes through distant strands of inter-connectivity.

Visionary Art and Culture Month

Apr 9, 2013 admin in News No Comments

Visionary Art and Culture Month

This is an opportunity and call to action for the exhibition of ideas, visions and leaders who are ahead of their time. Numerous gallery exhibitions and cultural happenings are being scheduled in Colorado during the month of May.

Support fund for Yvonne McGillivray

Apr 3, 2013 admin in News 5 Comments Tags: Yvonne McGillivray

Support fund for Yvonne McGillivray

This invitation to donate is dedicated in support of our beloved sister, artist and wise-woman Yvonne, as she bravely embarks on her healing journey after having a serious car accident in Scotland. Yvonne McGillivray, wise woman, visionary artist, and friend to many, has suffered serious injuries from a car accident — multiple fractures and in(…)

An Academy of Visionary Art Set to Launch in Vienna

Jan 25, 2013 admin in News No Comments

An Academy of Visionary Art Set to Launch in Vienna

The Vienna Academy of Visionary Art has just launched, offering courses, full academy training, exhibitions, publications and more. It is very significant in that it establishes a permanent center of operation for the re-emergence of sacred and visionary art into Western culture.

Update on Odd Nerdrum case

Jun 13, 2012 Brandon Kralik in News 1 Comment Tags: Kitsch, Odd Nerdrum

Update on Odd Nerdrum case

Nerdrum presented a 100 page book to the court detailing the history of some 35 paintings which were painted using a medium which proved unstable and the duplicate paintings that Nerdrum created to replace them when collectors complained

Global sacred arts initiative

May 6, 2012 Delvin Solkinson in Articles, News No Comments

Global sacred arts initiative

From the forges of the far western wing of the Elvish Nation in Canadia, comes an innovative new incarnation of the galactik trading card oracle complex.

Odd Nerdrum Granted Appeal

Apr 20, 2012 admin in News No Comments

Odd Nerdrum Granted Appeal

In a dramatic turn of events, the internationally renowned painter Odd Nerdrum has been granted a new trial in the Norwegian appeals court.

Heritages surrealistes

Mar 13, 2012 admin in Exhibitions, News No Comments

Heritages surrealistes

Immersed in dreams and symbolism, “Heritages Surrealistes” brings together the work of two of Andre Breton’s colleagues: Isabel Meyrelles and deceased Anne Ethuine with contemporary surrealists from seven different countries.

Sacred Visions : Art Techniques to evoke the visionary world

Feb 23, 2012 admin in News 1 Comment

Sacred Visions : Art Techniques to evoke the visionary world

For these two consecutive weekends we will dive deep into our creative wellsprings and retrieve visions from our deep inner life with two experienced and recognized artists specializing in contemporary sacred art.

Elixir of Life London

Jan 11, 2012 admin in News No Comments Tags: elixir of life, london, psi-trance

Elixir of Life, New Years Eve, was a hallmark visionary showcase for the UK and introduced many for the first time to a kind of art that they could appreciate.

The Sensorium Project, Australia

Nov 4, 2011 admin in News 1 Comment

The Sensorium Project, Australia

The Sensorium Project is a collaborative mobile exhibition space for visionary arts and interactive media.

2 Day painting Intensive with Aloria Weaver and David Heskin

Sep 20, 2011 admin in News 1 Comment Tags: Aloria Weaver, David Heskin, dreaming co:nexus

2 Day painting Intensive with Aloria Weaver and David Heskin

David Heskin & Aloria Weaver are teaching a 2 day painting workshop in Portland in October.

4th Annual Visions in the MischTechnik Seminar

Aug 30, 2011 Daniel Mirante in Articles, News No Comments Tags: Amanda Sage, Andrew Gonzalez, laurence caruana, maura holden, Torri Superiori

4th Annual Visions in the MischTechnik Seminar

As a manifestation of this emerging culture, an Alpine eco-village in Italy will become the backdrop this summer to the 4th annual gathering of Visionary artists, creating a space in which the artists can collaborate, share visions and techniques of the sacred, and re-vision the global matrix.

War report – The Nerdrum Case: His Wife Speaks

Aug 21, 2011 Turid Spildo in News No Comments Tags: Turid Spildo

If the Prosecutor has it her way, the Accused can never go to the USA to teach and have workshops. Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)…The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)…New York Academy of Art…The USA denies entry to all prior convicts.

Controversy Follows Imprisonment of Odd Nerdrum

Aug 20, 2011 Richard Thomas Scott in News No Comments Tags: Odd Nerdrum

Controversy Follows Imprisonment of Odd Nerdrum

The Norwegian artist, Odd Nerdrum, was sentenced to two years in prison without bail on Wednesday August 17th, when a local court in Oslo found him guilty of tax evasion. He will not be allowed to paint in prison.

Odd Nerdrum sentenced to prison – sign the petition for his freedom

Aug 18, 2011 admin in News 10 Comments

Odd Nerdrum has been sentenced to two years in prison. He is a man who has dedicated his life’s work to defending human dignity, a man who has given his profound knowledge freely to thousands of students over the years without charging a single penny

Message from Martina Hoffmann

Aug 11, 2011 admin in News 1 Comment Tags: Martina Hoffmann, Robert Venosa

It is with deep sadness that I write this to you today but also with gratitude, for a magical and special life completed.

Robert Venosa has made his passage.

Aug 10, 2011 admin in News 1 Comment Tags: Robert Venosa

Robert Venosa has made his passage.

10th August, 2011 it was announced that Robert Venosa has made his passage.

Luke Brown original artwork goes missing during Alchemeyez Congress

Jun 2, 2011 Daniel Mirante in News No Comments

Luke Brown original artwork goes missing during Alchemeyez Congress

Four original oil-on-canvas paintings by Luke Brown were stolen at the 2011 Alchemeyez visionary art congress. Please pray for their safe return. If you have any info regarding their theft please contact Jen Ingram @ 707.391.6729

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  • Gaian Entelechy

    Gaian Entelechy – Jake Kobrin

    This artwork GAIAN ENTELECHY is a tribute to this emerging visionary culture. It is a representation of the Earth spirit, of a noble consciousness that exists within the natural world. The Earth is alive. And we are a part of it.

  • Stunning intervention in the TED controversy by 19 leading scientists

    An update on the TED ‘War on Consciousness’ debate…

  • Ars Sacrum

    Ars Sacrum – The Return of Sacred Schools of Illuminated Craftsmanship

    Sacred art connects and integrates wisdom lines and knowledge traditions across space and time. It performs this through a traditionalism, an honoring of its antecedents, its elders, its generational progression, the creative gnostic flame passed from master to apprentice : sometimes directly, sometimes through distant strands of inter-connectivity.

  • Visionary Art and Culture Month

    Visionary Art and Culture Month

    This is an opportunity and call to action for the exhibition of ideas, visions and leaders who are ahead of their time. Numerous gallery exhibitions and cultural happenings are being scheduled in Colorado during the month of May.

  • Support fund for Yvonne McGillivray

    Support fund for Yvonne McGillivray

    This invitation to donate is dedicated in support of our beloved sister, artist and wise-woman Yvonne, as she bravely embarks on her healing journey after having a serious car accident in Scotland. Yvonne McGillivray, wise woman, visionary artist, and friend to many, has suffered serious injuries from a car accident — multiple fractures and in(…)

  • An Academy of Visionary Art Set to Launch in Vienna

    An Academy of Visionary Art Set to Launch in Vienna

    The Vienna Academy of Visionary Art has just launched, offering courses, full academy training, exhibitions, publications and more. It is very significant in that it establishes a permanent center of operation for the re-emergence of sacred and visionary art into Western culture.

  • Psychointegrator Plants: Their Roles in Human Culture, Consciousness and Health

    The “sacred plants”, which are often called hallucinogens and psychedelics, have played important roles in ancient and contemporary societies, evoking powerful spiritual, emotional, social and cognitive reactions. Their importance for humanity is attested to by findings in many areas.

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