Paris, France — It is one of the historic hearts of Paris, filled with distinguished manor houses, mainstream and offbeat museums, art galleries and cultural institutions. The Marais, practically in the center […]
Meanderings in the Marais
Nature in Nature
Paris, France — It is one of the lush, nature-filled places in Paris, the Luxembourg Garden home to the French Senate, an orchid collection, a fruit orchard and honey-producing bee hives. It […]
Joyful Jewelry
Paris, France — A coral griffon paved with emeralds, amethysts and diamonds tentatively raises a paw. The gleaming nights of Persepolis come to life with violet amethysts and diamonds and deep purple […]
The Art of Money, Money, Money
Paris, France — La Monnaie de Paris, the French mint, sits majecticalsy on the banks of the Seine in Paris. It is arguably the oldest manufacture still in operation in the world […]
Ramses, Ramses the Great
Paris, France — Builder, warrior, he brought peace and prosperity to the ancient Egyptians and plenty of gold and artifacts as well. The civilization of Ancient Egypt reached its apogee during the […]
Into the Heart of Holistic Healing
Paris, France — Art is recognized as a form of therapy, often playing a role in hospital wards or retirement homes. But just going to a museum to see art work provides […]
Paris In Pataphysics
Paris, France — Pataphysics. Not your average everyday word. But it has wended its way into an exhibition currently underway at the Musée Carnavalet-Histoire de Paris museum which traces the history of […]
Continuing the Contemporary
Paris, France — In another sign that the contemporary Parisian art scene remains vibrant and in constant renewal, the Marais neighborhood is enjoying a relatively new spacious gallery, the Galleria Continua, currently […]
Spellbinding Samarkand
Paris, France — It was a cross roads, a major rendez-vous on the Silk Road of yore and more, much more. A world of gold embroidery, stunning aesthetics, ceremonial costumes, incredibly intricate […]
Looking Up as Well as Around Right in Town
New York, New York — These are enticing paintings. Uplifting that take you into looking upwards to look above into the sky and nature filled with light. These are the paintings of […]
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