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 […]
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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 […]
The Paleolithic, Prehistory and Picasso
Paris, France —Prehistory left behind no written records that we know of, but the men and women that peopled that world did leave behind something much more spectacular: works of art in […]
Victor Brauner: A Romanian Return
It is one of the most multicultural and multi-ethnic cities in Europe. And so Timișoara is the perfect place to be a European Capital of Culture, a title it will hold throughout […]
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