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Abu Dhabi is a place of contrasts, shaped by desert and sea, with a sense of timelessness and unity that somehow bridges tradition and 5,000 years of rich history with the cosmopolitan luxuries of modern progress. It is at once exotic…
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The Arabian world is still an exotic place to many of us. In particular, Abu Dhabi is the capital of the powerful United Arab Emirates. Gracefully situated on the Persian Gulf, this is a sparkling city that combines traditional Arabian…
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Many dream of visiting Italian Venice, a highly attractive “water” destination spread over more than a hundred smaller islands, all situated in the Venetian Lagoon. All of them are accessible by waterway. UNESCO has recognized parts of Venice, as well…
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In art – no matter what kind – contrast, shape, and form are incredibly powerful tools to attract a viewer’s attention. These elements play with our minds and stimulate our senses, especially our imagination. It might seem black and white,…
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Singapore is one of the safest and cleanest cities in the world. It is also one that is alight – and enlightened. This amazing place surprises with color, liveliness, and architectural shapes. These are not only breathtakingly beautiful during the…
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Bangkok’s Golden Palace and the temple are otherworldly. On a graceful curve in the Chao Phraya river, on the low man-made island of Rattanakosin, stands a 200 year old tribute to the power, wealth and artistry of old Siam. Surrounded by the skyscrapers…
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Florence – capital of Italian Tuscany and an art metropolis not just of that particular region but for all of Italy. With thousands of years of historical, cultural, as well as economic development under the belt – or cobblestones –…
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Color in combination with texture are two powerful tools to bring a work of art to life. They draw the viewer in and can either have calming or overly lively effects. Granted, each and every one of us are affected…
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Welcome to “The City That Never Stops Growing.” Welcome to New York. An incredible, human-made world. How does the saying go? “If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.” It might also remind you of the lyrics…
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“Art all around us, if we have but eyes to see.” Nowhere is this more apparent than at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Sprawled across 20 acres between the ocean and downtown, LACMA is the largest art museum…
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