I always seem to be getting myself into situations that need an incredible amount of translation. Whether it's hopping on a plane to shop for antiques in Brazil (no, I didn't speak much Portuguese) or buying unsigned paintings (something I've gotten quite good at, if one can be 'good' at such things) or buying paintings from other parts of the world where English really isn't the norm. And that's where I am now. Translating a Russian painting. Wait a minute, did I say translating a painting? Yes. This particular work by contemporary Russian artist Anatoly Belkin is full of symbolism ...
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