Versailles, France — They crossed the Atlantic arriving in France in November of 1725. The journey on board La Gironde took 12 weeks. Four Native American tribal leaders and the princess daughter […]
When Two Worlds Collide and Coincide
An Art Fair of the Fair
Paris, France — It is a highly cosmopolitan affair, the great modern and contemporary art fair that is Art Paris, which is being played out this year until April 12th under the […]
Moments in Time: Enchanted Springtime Time with Heritage on the Horizon from Van Cleef & Arpels
The Secret Flowers Bracelet-Watch, 1940, yellow gold, diamonds, sapphires. Collection Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo courtesy Van Cleef & Arpels. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette Paris, France — There is the vivacious […]
Auction Alert: Christie’s Presents the Property of Quincy Jones
Geneva — The Rare Watches live auction on May 11th at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva will feature the property of the late Quincy Jones. Three pieces, each with […]
Sète: The Spectacular Stopover
One of the great events devoted to maritime traditions and the sea is unfolding in Sète, a small city with a village-like atmosphere on the western side of France’s Mediterranean coast. A […]
Dom Robert: Tapestries of Dreams
Thousands of wild flowers, a bright rendering of the spring, a dancing horse and fanciful peacocks all form the imaginative world of Dom Robert, Benedictine monk, artist and a master of contemporary […]
Critic’s Choice: Those Poor Pianos
It isn’t unusual to come across an abandoned piano. There the once majestic instrument sits, dilapidated maybe with some of its keys or strings missing, pedals akimbo, legless. What is more unusual […]
The Power of Poetry
Paris, France — On the eve of the spring equinox, another spring is in full swing in Paris, in France and beyond, the Springtime of Poets (Le Printemps des Poètes), which is […]
Critic’s Choice: Colorful Characters
It’s a joyful jumble of dragons, castles, cartoon characters and more. The works of Fabien Verschaere jump out at the spectator, for spectators we become carefully perusing these delightful canvases at times […]
Orlinski Meets Orlinski at the Grévin Wax Museum
Paris, France — Contemporary artist, sculptor and musician Richard Orlinski became the first personality of 2026 to become part of the mythical Musée Grévin wax museum in the mythical Grands Boulevards neighborhood […]
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