Paris, France — Fetiches from the Congo, ancient Japanese Buddhas, depictions of the Gods of Ancient Egypt, the clubs of power and prestige from Oceania, headrests from Africa for elaborate coiffures. Parcours […]
Where Worlds Merge and Emerge
Meanderings in the Marais
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 […]
Engraved for Eternity
Paris, France —Cameos from Antiquity and the Middle Ages, scarabs of carved carnelian, an emperor etched in a ruby. This is the fascinating world of hard carved stone, a precious art that […]
The Magic and Mystery of Apulia
Paris, France — Abundant amphoras, those containers from Antiquity, a medieval mosaic depicting a griffin, a classical Greek wine jug configured with the intriguing head of a woman, zoomorphic rhytona, conical containers […]
The Marvels of Machu Picchu
Paris, France —These were the Chavin, the Nazca, the Moche, the Wari, the Chimu and finally the Incas, civilizations spanning 3,000 years of Peruvian history from 1250 B.C. to the 16th century. […]
A Scintillating Solstice from Piaget
Paris, France — The solstice, the longest day of the year or the longest night. The winter solstice in December is when the night is at its longest and an array of […]
The Splendor of the Samurai
Paris, France — It was a world of dragons and dragonflies, swords and sabres, long and short, these were part of the regalia of the samurai the legendary and very real, prestigious […]
Being Balzac
Paris, France —It is a bucolic country home in the middle of Paris across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. Nestled into the hills of the Passy neighborhood is the 18th century […]
Mini Marvels at La Ménagerie
Paris, France — It is one of the oldest zoos in the world and it has recently welcomed some of its youngest residents. This spring and summer at the Ménagerie, the emblematic […]
A Journey with Giacometti
Paris, France — Sculptor, painter, draftsman, writer, Alberto Giacometti moved to Paris in 1922 and lived and worked there while studying under the great sculptor Antoine Bourdelle. He would ultimately become one […]
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