Hungarian sculptor, professor and architect Ernő Rubik gave to the world what was originally called the Magic Cube, 50 years ago. He invented the iconic 3D puzzle in 1974 and it hit […]
Rubik’s Cube: 50 Years Later
Critic’s Choice: The Advent of Abstract at the Mnuchin Gallery
New York, New York — We had an exciting chance to return to one of our favorite galleries, the stately Mnuchin Gallery on the Upper East Side ensconced in a very beautiful […]
Paris-New York with Sonia Delaunay
New York, New York — She was one of the most influential French artists of the 20th century and a major exhibition devoted to this pioneer of Modern and Abstract Art is […]
Imperial Japan and its Tale of Genji Come to Life in Paris
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1861) from a Series related to Genji. Edo Epoch, 1843-1847. Paris, musée Guimet, gift of Tadashi Goino, 2003, MA7318.©RMN-Grand Palais (Musée Guimet, Paris)/Michel Urtado. Photo courtesy Musée Guimet. Handout via […]
A Collection’s Collection
L’Isle-Adam, France —L’Isle-Adam is a delightful town in the greater Paris region just 20 miles (32 km) north of Paris nestled on the Left Bank of the picturesque and mighty Oise River. […]
The Middle Ages: from the Magical to the Mystical
Paris, France — A magical and mystical world paying tribute to the Middle Ages is unfolding in Paris at the delightful Musée national Gustave Moreau. Gustave Moreau, the 19th century artist, who […]
In Tribute to the Tribal
Paris, France —India, the world’s largest democracy and a patchwork of peoples. One of these peoples is the Bo Tribe of the Andaman Islands. The last speaker of their language, the Aka-bo […]
Lacquer, the Luminous
Paris, France — The wondrous world of natural lacquer is unfolding on the Left Bank of the Seine at the Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval. Beautiful pieces of hand-crafted jewelry, objects and furniture invite […]
La Tour d’Argent: Pick up a Piece of the Table Action
Paris, France —Porcelain ware, crystal ware, silverware, great tableware from the most mythical of restaurants: La Tour d’Argent. The Parisian establishment has entrusted precious pieces of tableware to the French auction house […]
Swiss Life for Cultural Life
Paris, France — For the sixth time, the Fondation Swiss Life is breathing life into a new cultural creation. Last December 5th, the foundation, the patronage and sponsorship program of the insurer […]
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