REDISCOVERING THE PICTURESQUE IN PARIS
Surprising Stories: Albert Kahn and his Gardens
Gardens, Gardens, News, News, News, News, News, News
Although his name is not familiar to many today, Albert Kahn was the Bill Gates of early 20th century France; a financial wizard who speculated in international finance, he dedicated his fortune to philanthropy. Kahn inaugurated two exceptional…
Where to Buy Art in Paris
Art
Owing to its world-class museums and artistic heritage, Paris is one of the world’s top destinations for art lovers. It is also a prime destination for art buying, an endeavor which might seem daunting, particularly with the perceived…
Surprising Stories: The Dazzling Truth about Marie-Antoinette’s Diamond Necklace
History, History, Surprising Stories
In one of the opening scenes of Netflix’s latest hit TV series Lupin, the French actor Omar Sy contemplates a necklace in a glass display case: the audience barely has time to glance at the gems, when Sy cleverly manages to outsmart…
Nature into Art: Wax Tulip Mania
Art, Nature into Art, Surprising Stories, Surprising Stories
The second of our series dedicated to reappraisals of picturesque—how nature becomes art—reviews an exhibition at the Avant Galerie Vossen entitled From the Tulip to the Crypto Marguerite. The show suggests that art is a constantly fluctuating…
Paris Meets Brooklyn: The Global Reach of Contemporary American Dining
cuisine
French food is a powerful signifier of French culture, inspiring tourists and international foodies to travel to France to taste authentic ingredients and enjoy exceptional dining experiences. In the last fifteen years, food critics and…