His dance pictures sing:Edgar Degas
Degas was as obsessed with dancers and capturing the way they moved as Monet was with capturing the light through the day on haystacks, buildings and his garden. They were...
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Oscars 2018 nominations surprises
Another year, another round of Oscar nominations announced. As Steven Spielberg knows well, not everyone deserving of an award can be nominated by the Academy, and this year some worthy...
Painting hidden behind Picasso masterpiece
Scientists examining a work by Pablo Picasso using x-ray technology have discovered that he painted it over a landscape painting by an unknown artist. In 1957, when he was in...
In Search of Reality. Was Maugham prophetic indeed?
Somerset Maugham in his world famous novel Theatre (1937) touches on the problem of reality, of real life and theatre as a way of life. He describes life of Julia...
Treasures of National Gallery, London
Housing more than 2,300 works, most of which are on permanent view, the National Gallery is one of the greatest assemblies of Western European art in the world. With paintings...
How do you get to Carnegie Hall?
The old joke has a new twist. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Rent it. Actually, it’s a rather old twist, but outside the music world, few people know...
The Metropolitan Art Collection On view
Fragment of a Floor Mosaic with a Personification of Ktisis (500-550) with modern restoration. Represents Byzantine culture.Medium: Marble and glass. Dimensions: 151.1 x 199.7 x 2.5 cm. The bejeweled woman,...
Shakespeare’s Original Globe
During the first years of Elizabeth’s reign, the English playing companies used inns, inn yards, college halls and private houses for their performances. It was not until 1576 that the...
From Turner to Lowry: Timothy Spall provides portrait of another artist
After rave reviews for his portrayal of JMW Turner in 2014, Timothy Spall is to star in a film about another British artist – LS Lowry. Shooting begins this week...
Van Eyck and the Pre-Raphaelites
This fascinating exhibition focuses on one of the National Gallery’s greatest treasures, Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, the first Netherlandish picture ever purchased by the Gallery (UK), back in 1842. It...
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“At Krazy Kake A Holics, we create more than just desserts—we craft unforgettable experiences”: Heather Elzinga, owner and pastry chef
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2025 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit and Awards Gala in Lansing, MI
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The Chrysler Building in NYC, an architectural icon of the Art Deco period, which celebrated its centennial in April 2025
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Bisnow South Florida Condo Summit
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The long-awaited return of the elegant bright pink American flamingo to Florida
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The Associated General Contractors of America Annual Convention 2025 in Columbus, OH
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The New York Metropolitan Opera, a jewel in the crown of world culture
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NUCA’s 2025 National Convention in Orlando, FL
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Welcome to the Fiesta in San Antonio (TX), an unforgettable spring extravaganza
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“Laughter is the sun, it banishes winter from the human face“: Victor Hugo, internationally-renowned writer
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Long Work days May Be Bad for Your Heart
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Should We Be Buying Iodized Salt?
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Euro zone business growth solid in July – PMI
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THE MARIINSKY BALLET OPENS ITS NEW SEASON WITH DON QUIXOTE, 24 JULY
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Time is running out for seniors to get a lifetime pass to US national parks for just $10
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The world’s best airline has been announced for 2017
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Artist Hugo Wilson on Myths, Human Nature, and Why Painting Matters.
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Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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Specialized Foster Care Open House
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Goodness and peace always win : Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 -1968)
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Invest in yourself
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I forgave my mum and dad, when my daughter was 5
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Pilotless planes: perspectives, problems and fares
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Spectacular Northern Lights in May 2024
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How a new technology will help blind people ‘see’ at the cinema
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May Christmas soften our hearts and make us more compassionate
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Cleantech Open 2022 Global Forum in San Jose, Calif., USA
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Nobody is immune to economic crises: Silicon Valley tech giants are freezing corporate hiring or drastically cutting staff
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The Green School way helps redefine what happiness means and what wellbeing looks like in the modern world.