Archetypal Mosaic with Mikhail Tank

An effervescent, elegant conversation with somatic coach, author, and creator of The Somatic Play Book, Vanessa VerLee.

Inside the Studio: Upcoming Projects & Works in Progress

The Archetypal Mosaic with Mikhail Tank

A soulful solo exploration-ramble of my three favorite collector items and the lessons they've taught me over the years. Decoding the spiritual symbolism of Pounamu, Magatama, and Dzi while leaving behind stereotypes, labels, and the fear of words. Ancient treasures that forever inspire!

An exceptional and fun conversation with new artistic co-manager Chantelle "Naa" Ofori: introduction, creative goals, and objectives.

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Oscar Wilde's Uncensored Vision with Professor Nicholas Frankel

In this captivating episode of The Archetypal Mosaic, host Mikhail Tank welcomes distinguished Wilde scholar, editor, and biographer Professor Nicholas Frankel for an illuminating discussion on Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray, censorship, beauty, morality, identity, and the enduring power of art.

Professor Frankel is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking scholarship on Wilde and for restoring the author's original vision in The Picture of Dorian Gray: An Annotated, Uncensored Edition. Together, Mikhail and Professor Frankel explore the novel's controversial publication history, the passages removed or altered during censorship, and the themes that continue to resonate with readers more than a century later.

The conversation journeys through Wilde's extraordinary life, his wit, brilliance, and public struggles, while examining the symbolic relationship between Dorian Gray, Basil Hallward, Lord Henry Wotton, and the mysterious portrait itself. The discussion also considers how Wilde's ideas speak directly to modern concerns surrounding image, influence, authenticity, and the masks people wear in society.

Topics include:

• What first drew Professor Frankel to Oscar Wilde's work • Why The Picture of Dorian Gray remains a literary masterpiece • The creation of the Annotated, Uncensored Edition • Victorian censorship and public controversy • Wilde's life and the reception of his work • Beauty, morality, identity, influence, shadow, and masks • The symbolism of the portrait and the soul • Wilde's enduring relevance in the twenty-first century • The relationship between art and transformation • What Oscar Wilde might think of today's world

A rich and thought-provoking conversation for lovers of literature, psychology, creativity, symbolism, and the eternal mysteries of the adult soul.

Guest: Professor Nicholas Frankel Host: Mikhail Tank Series: The Archetypal Mosaic

Featured Books by Professor Nicholas Frankel

The Picture of Dorian Gray: An Annotated, Uncensored Edition https://www.amazon.com/Picture-Dorian-Gray-Annotated-Uncensored/dp/0674057929

Oscar Wilde: The Unrepentant Years https://www.amazon.com/Oscar-Wilde-Unrepentant-Nicholas-Frankel/dp/0674737946

The Invention of Oscar Wilde https://www.amazon.com/Invention-Oscar-Wilde-Nicholas-Frankel/dp/1789144140

A special interview with Joey Seeman discussing his debut book, The Last Human Problem: Finding Purpose When AI Runs The World ~ an exploration of purpose, humanity, work, consciousness, and the future in the age of AI.

The Creation of Mikhail Tank's Prima Materia Album in Hawaii ~ an audio journey.

In my Six Vinyl Collection, there resides a Ghost Stem Variant of a particular Darksoul track, a most special recording mixed within a record I created at the elegant Victor/JVC Studio in Japan, alongside two short stories written by my Dearest GrandMother, an early release of my Beloved Summon Fortune… and other from-the-wells-of-the-Soul pieces.

Enjoy this Darksoul Theatre Vinyl on Demand Collection, made in the UK.

P.S. Two vinyl albums contain full-color booklets with rare images.

With Love, Mt

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