Art and Museums

It demonstrated Sargent’s keen interest in exotic women little known or understood by an American audience, and his visual assertion of the importance of mystery in the definition of femininity. more »

"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 »

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 »

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 »