Paris, France — Tucked away in a corner of the 19th arrondissement of Paris, a workshop is at work creating pieces of high fantasy jewellery. Subtle colors, fantastic shapes and a touch […]
Made in Paris: The Art Jewels of Eliar
Made in France : Once Upon a Time in Textiles
Paris, France — It is an engrossing tale, the tale of the French textile industry. From Jean-Baptiste Colbert’s first rules and regulations for dyeing and drapery making in 1669, to industrial espionage […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Find: An Exceptional Engraving
This is the gift for enthusiasts of the Impressionist art movement at its best: an exceptional engraving of Edouard Manet’s Le Dejeuner sur l’Herbe, by Jacques Villon (real name Gaston Duchamp, brother […]
The Captivating and the Contemporary at Continua
Paris, France — The power of art and the thriving art scene of one of Europe’s newest countries, Kosovo, are to be played out in the Marais neighborhood of Paris at the […]
This Was A Man’s World: Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men
Paris, France —A man rowing a boat in a top hat. Another man seems to dry himself after bathing, more men playing cards this time, or a young man looking out the […]
On Painting Music: The Works of Harriet Backer
Paris, France — Virtually unknown outside of her native Norway, Harriet Backer was Norway’s best-known woman painter in the late 19th century. The Musée d’Orsay in Paris is currently presenting an exhibition […]
The Fantastical Funfair
Paris, France —It is a most festive and fun venue that sits on the edge of eastern Paris in the Bercy Village neighborhood surrounded by shops and gardens. The Pavillons de Bercy […]
It’s a Natural World
Paris, France — There is Jeppe the cat resting in sand heated by the sun. A white hare in winter leaving his footprints behind him in the snow. A highly detailed portrait […]
Imperial Splendors: Marvels of the Ming Dynasty
Paris, France —A gold phoenix hairpin, a sceptre of gemstones and jade. The court of the Ming Dynasty, which ruled from 1368 until 1644, has made its way to the French capital […]
Critic’s Choice: The Fabulous FAB Returns to the Grand Palais
Paris, France – FAB -the fusion of The Biennale and Fine Arts Paris- was back for the third time last November 22nd through to the 27th. And it’s back in its traditional […]
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