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In painting, the decorative arts, and music, the evolution of the concept of modern individual identity was borne out in a dialogue between surface ornamentation and inner structure and a search for a specifically modern, Viennese sense of self. more »

Marianne was rare among women of this period – travelling unaccompanied and visiting areas virtually unknown to many Europeans. Marianne North was at her happiest when discovering plants and painting and she spent nearly all her time abroad in the wild, surrounded by the habitats and plants she longed to capture in oil paint more »

The Flavor Bible will encourage you to think creatively and openly and inspire you to get into the kitchen. And it’s fun to browse through. Both the home and the professional chef will enjoy exploring its pages and playing with its many suggestions. more »

The Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry review at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum gave us a chance for a virtual stroll to the online shop. Because the Museum itself is a paean to the art of design, it's not surprising that the shop has some less-frequently-seen items more »