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Excitement in the art of surrealism and art nouveau
How surrealists and Art Nouveau artists turned chance and play into a creative method. From the "objective case" of Andre Breton and the "kadavr ekski" to the roulette "Monte Carlo Bond" of Duchamp, from the collages of Arp and the frottages of Max Ernst to the photograms of Mohoy-Nagy and the "controlled case" of Pollock. We analyze rituals, gestures, devices and risk ethics, as well as give a map of the exhibition and a mini-guide, how to "read" works created on the verge of intention and good luck.
Gambling motifs in classical music and operas
A guide to how classical music portrays excitement and risk. From card scenes in "The Queen of Spades," "The Gambler," "Carmen," "Manon," "La Traviata" and the poker game in "The Girl from the West" to the XX-century "game of chance" at Cage and Lutoslavsky. We analyze the orchestration techniques for the "casino sound," the rhythms and harmonies of expectation, the psychology of "almost victory" in the score and give a playlist of key episodes.
How excitement is portrayed in theatre and musicals
From street craps in Guys and Dolls and "Honeymoon in Vegas" to chamber poker dramas like Dealer's Choice: how the game's scenes work onstage. We analyze the production techniques (sound, light, plastic, props), musical hits ("Luck Be a Lady," "Sit Down, You're Rockin" the Boat"), character archetypes, ethics of addiction images and checklists for the director, choirmaster and set designer.
Casinos in comics, manga and anime
A guide to how games, bets and "home always wins" work in visual stories. From manga by Kaiji, Akagi, Kakegurui, Usogui and One Outs to anime episodes by Cowboy Bebop, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (D'Arby), Great Pretender, Death Parade, High Card and Lupin III; from Western Bond comics, Catwoman, Sin City, Two-Face and Gambit to cartoon saloon poker at Lucky Luke. We analyze visual techniques of tension, archetypes of players, ethics of dependencies and checklists for scriptwriters and artists.
Theme of good luck in East and West culture
How different civilizations understand and "construct" luck. Ancient Fortune and the Protestant "grace of success" against the Taoist "following the path," karma and "merit." Rituals, symbols (horseshoe, clovers, maneki-neko, daruma), numbers (7 and 13 vs 8 and 9), divinatory practices (I Ching, omijuji, lotteries), the language of politeness and business, as well as modern "algorithmic fart." Plus a checklist: how to talk about luck tactfully and culturally sensitive.
Cultural codes of excitement and player psychology
How does culture shape player motivation and casino design? A large analysis of the psychology of excitement, symbols, rituals and UX solutions in offline and online casinos, with examples from different regions of the world and practical conclusions for operators and players.
Life as a party with incomplete information
Poker is not only a game of money. This is the language of decisions in uncertainty, risk management, reading intentions and working with emotions. We analyze why poker so easily becomes a metaphor for life - from "incomplete information" and bluff to bankroll management, ethics and long distance.
Excitement as the engine and legend of capitalist progress
A big dissection of how the market economy has turned risk, luck and play into cultural symbols of progress. From Protestant ethics and gold rushes to Wall Street, start-ups, market loterisation and gamification of the everyday - with practical implications for business and society.
From François Blanc to Belle Époque: how the Monte Carlo myth was born
How a small principality built a world symbol of elegant excitement. From the casino's founding in the 19th century and the Belle Époque era to movie legenda, royal balls and modern VIP lounges, the Monte Carlo's detailed history and its impact on Monaco's culture, tourism and economy.
Monte-Carlo Ecosystem: When Casinos, Culture and Tourism Work as One
From the poor principality of the XIX century to the world symbol of elite excitement and resort luxury. Historical solutions, the role of Société des Bains de Mer, the architecture of Belle Époque, high standards of service, responsible play, sports events and tourism - the analysis of the ecosystem that made Monaco a showcase of European gambling.
From Roman fantasy to global brand: Caesars Palace's evolution
A Roman dream among neon: how Caesars Palace became a symbol of Las Vegas - from bold thematic architecture and legendary shows to open-air boxing nights, luxury restaurants and Forum Shops. A big story about the birth of the myth, its updates and the impact on the entertainment industry.
From Desert to Neon: Las Vegas's Formative Stages as a Gambling Capital
How the desert intersection turned into the world capital of gambling: from the ban of the beginning of the 20th century and legalization of 1931 to the construction of the Hoover Dam, Fremont Street, the era of gangsters and the "megacurort" born in 1989. Big historical analysis with key dates, heroes and turns.
Freedom of choice as a city scenario
Why has the desert city become a global metaphor for personal choice and bold bets? We analyze the cultural codes of Vegas: from the spirit of the frontier and the legalization of 1931 to neon, the show industry, startup-thinking tourism, sports events and a responsible attitude to risk.
From the "fight against philistinism" to underground quatrains: the Soviet trajectory of excitement
How the Soviet state fought gambling, why underground "quatrans" still existed and what role lotteries, cooperatives and perestroika played. A detailed essay on prohibitions, schemes, "katals," police raids and cultural codes of illegal excitement - from the 1920s to the end of the 1980s.
From ritual games to urban "duchang": the evolution of Chinese excitement
From palace board games and dice in the Han era to urban "duchang" and Song entertainment neighborhoods, how excitement took root in Chinese urban culture, what games it was associated with, how Confucius and codices related to betting and why myths about "ancient keno" should be separated from reality.