Art and Museums
The Emperor's Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City at the Peabody Essex Museum
"An emperor or king should have extensive grounds to stroll in and lovely vistas to enjoy. If he has such a place, he will be able to cultivate his mind and refine his emotions." — The Qianlong emperor When the last emperor of China, Puyi, left the For… more »
Shopping at Montreal's Fine Arts Museum Shop
M Boutique offers wide a selection of original, high-quality gift ideas from many different countries, at prices for every budget. There are beautiful items for the home, as well as sculptures, textiles, jewelery, children's books and games and contemporary objects. Consider Mondrian trays and boxes, a Van Gogh inspired stained glass panel and Cre-Art necklaces. more »
Exposed: Voyeurism, Surveillance and the Camera at the Tate Modern
Aided and abetted by the camera, voyeurism and surveillance provoke uneasy questions about who is looking at whom, and whether for power or for pleasure. The show examines the history of what might be called invasive looking surreptitiously or without the explicit permission of those depicted. more »
Art By the Yard at the Textile Museum; Find Stylish Items at the Museum Shop
As Britain’s design industry was regaining momentum, Lucienne Day, Jacqueline Groag and Marian Mahler dared to offer a fresh approach to textile design in an era dominated by male professional artists. Believing that “good design” should be available for everyone, their products shaped the national aesthetic and continue to offer artistic inspiration and delight today.Explore the Museum's shop stylish items, including miniature quilt pins more »