...Harvest Art Festival!? Fan Ning felt huge waves in his heart.
Father Vincent lost contact while attending the 39th Harvest Art Festival in October 909 of the New Calendar.
Once every seven years, there are only more than three years left before the 40th Harvest Art Festival.
Roy said: "The selection and issuance of the title of 'Boethius Artist' is ostensibly undertaken by the 'Boethius Piano and Art Company'. Since it is only awarded to living people, we know those eras
The long-dead masters are not included in this list..."
"The selection in previous years, from motion to planning, from nomination to review, was a completely secretive process. I don't know what the evaluation criteria and details are, and whether there are any node events that serve as assessments. I don't know...even many artists have arrived.
When I was finally told that I had won the title, I realized that I had been included in the brewing scope..."
"What if the artists in the selection don't accept it?" Fan Ning couldn't help but ask after hearing this. "Some art masters are originally indifferent to fame and fortune or have withdrawn personalities, and as you said, the 'Boethius artist' has become a secret
The title is not popular in the public eye at all..."
In the art circle, judging titles is like carrying a sedan chair. Not only must someone be willing to carry it, but someone must also be willing to sit on it.
For those who seek fame and reputation, the more titles the better, but some art masters may not even care about world-class top honors. Congratulations to him on winning a certain title? He has not yet said whether he will accept it.
Roy shook his head and said: "The selected candidates do not need to confirm their 'acceptance' or 'non-acceptance' through specific actions."
"The discussion group is associated with seven major official organizations and is inextricably linked with the top art platforms that we are familiar with around the world. Putting aside the mysterious factors, those artists who have won this title can themselves enjoy great benefits.
Wherever they go, various artistic resources will be constantly delivered to their doorsteps. They don’t have to worry about no one to operate them, no worries about lack of exposure, no worries about lack of popularity, and they don’t worry about lack of worth.”
“So, from the perspective of the general public and art lovers, they don’t need to know ‘who is a Boethius artist?’. As time goes by, people who receive this title will naturally have a lot of people who are well-known to them.
The title or position is concentrated on him."
Did his father get this title? Fan Ning couldn't help but start thinking.
Comparing this issue of popularity...
Although in Fan Ning's mind, Vincent's artistic attainments are highly valued. He not only highly summarized the romantic techniques of the academic school, but also pioneered the creation of "On the Air and Warmth of the Fields" in 1894.
The first of hint-flow style...
But Fan Ning had to admit that due to various reasons such as relatively low creative output, relatively advanced ideas, too peaceful mentality, and no prominent family background, Vincent's fame before losing contact was centered on Ufranserl.
Then it spreads out a little bit to surrounding cities.
The same goes for his art value. He has never sold any of his paintings for tens of thousands of pounds, implying that his style is still a niche style. In the past, his family's annual income could reach the ceiling of the middle class, and he relied more on others.
Academic paintings and art gallery operations are profitable.
Therefore, in terms of fame and fortune, Vincent has not reached the level that Roy said - according to her description, to obtain the title of "Boethius Artist" is to ascend to heaven.
After thinking for a long time, Fan Ning raised his head and tried to ask: "So...how many people have been nominated in the world? How many people have officially received the title?"
Roy slowly said: "This secret selection mechanism has been running for about half a century. At first, it was not linked to the promotion of the Deep One, because the Special Inspection Department began to recover keys only in recent years.
In terms of nominations, more than 50 people were nominated at one time at first, and then an average of 1-2 people were added every year. There were more than 100 people nominated in total, mainly musicians and artists, but also dancers, sculptors, and poets.
, philosophers and many other types of characters..."
"The number of 'Boethius-nominated artists' who are still alive now should be only about 70. As for the number of official titles generated from nominations, I don't have very precise information. Maybe multiply it by one-third.
."
"In fact, whether it is nominated or official, the scope of the world, the span of a long time, and the very small number of people... this list is extremely valuable. The people who can be selected are all famous artists with profound artistic attainments and widespread influence in contemporary times.
Or a master of art.”
"I don't have a complete list, and I'm not sure who is nominated and who is official, but Mr. Fanning will definitely hear many familiar names, such as the late Romantic master Rolfing, who once received the title but has passed away, and who is still
The living masters of romantic music Schillings, Niemann and Svelinck - the latter we also chose his repertoire this time, as well as the academic masters of today's art world, Ascher and Mayella, and of course
There was the recently deceased poet Bassani…”
Roy read out the names of several top masters and more than a dozen well-known artists. In this part of the list, Fan Ning did not hear Vincent's name.
But nearly four years ago, my father was indeed invited to the Holy Kingdom of Janus to participate in the Harvest Art Festival.
Or to be more precise, it was "Vincent Van Ning" who participated in the Harvest Art Festival, not the unfamiliar "fractalist Leon Leila" recorded in the work files of the Special Patrol Office.
Fan Ning still believes that he should have won the title, but maybe it was too late. He lost contact just after he got it, and there was no follow-up reaction.
After Roy read the list, he said: "Actually, there is one thing that makes me very confused -"
"These people on the list are not necessarily knowledgeable people?" Fan Ning took over her words.
Becoming a knowledgeable person requires two major factors: "hidden knowledge" and "inspiration." Artists are good at inspiration, but whether they can access the mysterious side of knowledge and be promoted safely depends on each person's different life circumstances and destiny trajectories.
Artists can only say that it is easier to become a knowledgeable person, but "easier" does not mean "100%".
Roy said: "Well...a 'green card' issued by the discussion group for promotion to the Insightful One, but many of the people who received it are not even knowledgeable people."
"This is indeed puzzling." Fan Ning said, "But you also said before that the selection mechanism of the 'Boethius Artist' was born first, and the action of the Special Patrol Office to recover the key was arranged later. This also shows that the
The title was not originally used as a 'green card' to control the promotion channels of the Knower, but was linked to other purposes of the 'discussion group'."
"It's useless to think about such deep secrets." He began to use the information to further interpret: "More realistically... is the discussion group trying to make some new changes this time? Taking tomorrow's condolence event as an opportunity?"
"I can imagine how strong the opposition and confrontational actions of the major knowledgeable organizations will be after the Special Patrol Department begins to recover the keys, and the selection of 'Boethius Artists' will also begin to involve the more substantive aspects of mystery.
Sexual interests, internal differences in the discussion group may become difficult to bridge..."
"So this year, putting part of the absolutely secret selection process on the table is a preliminary adjustment made after the game between the various forces behind the discussion group?"
"Mr. Fanning's excellence is not limited to music." Roy pursed his lips and smiled, "My personal interpretation is exactly the same as yours."
"The high-level representatives of major organizations attending tomorrow should be an 'inspection team' sent by the discussion group behind the event, with the purpose of 'testing the waters' with the nomination preparation work in the music field."
"Although we have no way of knowing the details of the evaluation, since it is in the field of music, several major dimensions cannot be wrong: performance level, composition level, conducting level, recording performance, live concert performance, market response, public popularity, etc.
Wait... If you really want to judge the comprehensive ability of musicians, the inspection activity should not stop here. Otherwise, the dimension will be too single. I even suspect that the performance of the musicians in the next summer arts festival will also attract their attention...
"
"In short, we will not be the protagonists of this level of condolences tomorrow... But since there are elements of brewing and investigation, there must be a process of 'bringing it into view'. Maybe Mr. Fan Ning can also attract the attention of the inspection team... One year
The frequency of nominations of 1-2 people, for every artist who has the opportunity, from entering the field of vision to tracking and inspection, from brewing the list to motion nomination, this would have required a timeline of several years or even more than ten years to promote...
"
"Do you want to go to bed first?" Fan Ning saw her covering her mouth with her hand and yawning, and reminded her with a smile, "Unconsciously, we chatted for another hour or two tonight."
"Well, I have to..." the girl stretched slightly, "it went by just as fast as the last time we were in the office to select the musicians for the premiere."
Fan Ning stood up with her and expressed her gratitude seriously: "Ms. Roy has shared so much valuable information with me. It seems that I have to think about some compensation plan."
"That's right." The girl nodded in agreement, "It's all secret information, and the level is not low. In return, how about a friendly price of 5,000 pounds?"
"Uh..." Fan Ning, who was moving a chair by the door, looked up.
"Is it too expensive? Then think of other ways." Roy lowered his voice deliberately, and then smiled slyly: "What I like most is that you can also write me a song, a very small one is fine, if you are willing, as long as you don't disturb me.
Your original creative plan."
"Good night." Before Fan Ning could say anything, she waved and closed the door behind her.
Watching the girl's face disappear from the door page, Fan Ning pinched his cheek thoughtfully and paced back and forth in the room where the scent of bathing lingered.
Boethius Artist Nomination...Snowman's Pass...Discussion Group...Summer Art Festival...Harvest Art Festival...Under the existing mechanism, this may be a route that can reveal the secret of one's own time travel...
Not to mention rushing in right away, at least it is necessary to get closer and watch or act according to the situation.
At least, if you enjoy the performance of the mature and well-known artists in attendance, it will be comparable to a high-quality concert.
There was nothing to say all night. The opening ceremony of the Summer Art Festival the next day was at ten o'clock in the morning. However, Fan Ning got up at six o'clock in the morning. The waiter also brought the breakfast tray according to the scheduled time. There were several silver plates in it with delicate
small meals.
Cucumber salad garnished with mint leaves and cherries, buttered cabbage cake filled with gravy, eggs, sausages, tea, and a grilled mackerel with a slight aroma of vine pepper.
After filling his stomach, Fan Ning hung the "Do Not Disturb" sign at the door of the room, and then stepped onto the red carpet in the walkway outside the guest room.
It was too early, the gas lights were always on, and everything was quiet. Fan Ning, carrying his briefcase, lowered his head and walked out of the "Boethius Hotel".
The temperature was still cool for the time being, and there were layers of dirty clouds in the sky. Fan Ning walked down the marble steps in front of the hotel, hailed a taxi, and went directly to the Santa Ramburg train station that he had just arrived yesterday.
This area was always crowded at any time. Fan Ning followed the crowd and walked around several station entrances, restaurants and horse-drawn carriages.
Finally, we walked into a public restroom at the station.
The water kept flowing, and two minutes later the door was pushed open. A gentleman wearing a top hat, with short features and a sad face walked out of the bathroom, wiped the water drops on his hands with a handkerchief, and then took out his pocket watch.
Hold it in your hand.
According to the address in the internal contact book, the General Office of the Special Inspection Office in Santa Ramburg is located at No. 1050 Paspierre Street, which is parallel to Parliament Street. More than 20 minutes later, "Vasius" jumped out of the public carriage and saw
Inside the courtyard with the Police Security Department logo are two gray twin buildings.
"Uvranser branch, Joe Vasius, is here on an investigation mission. He needs to call back to Captain Salman's dedicated liaison officer."
Facing the eight heavily armed policemen standing guard at the door, wearing Police Security Bureau uniforms, "Vasius" spoke calmly.
Now that we have this extraordinary hat available, it is the most effective way to "report safe" to the Uvranser branch of the Special Patrol Office, which can not only delay the failure of "Vasius" in the small town of Vaznay
When this information was learned, the right to report on the investigation into the mysterious incident also fell into his hands.
Otherwise, if we wait another day or two, everyone on that train, including himself, will probably receive a summons from the Special Patrol Office.
Fan Ning's first thought was to find a public phone at the police security bureau, but considering the incomplete information he had, he finally chose this plan, which seemed to be more risky but was actually safer.
The call to arrive safely at Fort Santalan was made from the headquarters of the Special Patrol Department. Not only was this more in line with the work logic, but compared to just a familiar voice, the address and voice were more unsuspecting...
If you encounter some unanswerable information and you are reporting to your superior unit, you may be summoned at any time and you will have a reason to hang up in a hurry.
No matter which organization they belong to, high-ranking knowledgeable people are precious core forces and can be responsible for a county branch. Even the Special Inspection Office only has two high-ranking people in Ufranser.
For those who know, several of the guarding policemen quickly recognized the second-in-command of the branch and gave him a polite reception and directions.
"Good morning, Mr. Joe Vasius, are you coming to the Imperial Capital?"
"A cross-regional investigation mission?"
The corridor on the first floor was illuminated by cold carbonized lights. During the walk, Fan Ning encountered two people who greeted him one after another. Judging from the relaxed expression on the other person's face and the fact that he was not wearing a uniform, he should not be a civilian or ordinary police officer, but a person in charge of the area.
investigator.
"Yes." Fan Ning followed Vasius's personality and little movements in his subconscious, twitching the corners of his mouth slightly, and nodded in response as if his face was paralyzed.
Finally, he was taken to a liaison room deep in the corridor on the first floor. The police politely said that he could help himself.
"Hello?" A sweet professional female voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Joe Vasius." Fan Ning said calmly.
"You have arrived at Fort Santaram?"
"Yes. Considering that Mr. Salman may not be able to be contacted directly, it is safer to call Miss Anna first."
Out of caution, Fanning does not want to talk to Salman directly. Of course, the reason he gave at this moment is also in line with work reality.
"The captain is indeed not in the special patrol hall at the moment." Captain Salman's full-time liaison Anna smiled, and then asked, "Did he arrive at the same time as the train last night?
…Under normal circumstances, can people arrive separately from the train?
This seemingly ordinary question confirmed Fan Ning that Anna had some knowledge of Vasius's mission.
He thought quickly and replied calmly:
"After escaping from the trap, I found that it was early in the morning. Fortunately, the place was not in the wilderness, but on the outskirts of Santa Ramburg. The passengers actually arrived earlier than me."