Category Archives: Art

Boy of Bone is a feast for the senses

Posted on February 21, 2012 by mwilson

I used to read a magazine published until about 2001 by the New York Academy of Sciences called ‘The Sciences’. It was just a thin popular science mag but it had thoughtful, well-written articles about far-ranging subjects in each volume. … Continue reading →

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Ooh La La!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Tracey Boisvert

VERSAILLES.  A spectacular opulent relic of royal wealth and power.  Only the French could craft what was once a humble hunting lodge into the magnificent chateau and UNESCO World Heritage site that it is today.  It is grand,  it is extravagant, it … Continue reading →

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Love. Love. Love.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Tracey Boisvert

Lillian Bassman is a beloved figure in the pantheon of fashion photographers and who The Times of London called “one of the finest and most respected photographers of her generation.” Her signature style, once described by Richard Avedon as making “visible … Continue reading →

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Chico & Rita Gets an Oscar Nom!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Elina

After getting positive reviews all over Europe and North America, the movie Chico & Rita has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature! You can view a full list of nominees here. Many movies on the nominee list have … Continue reading →

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When Books Influence Movies

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Elina

It’s undeniable that books influence other forms of art, especially film. It is highly unlikely for a person not to have seen a film adaptation of a book — there is even a “best adapted screenplay” award at the Ocsars to … Continue reading →

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