Archive | February 5, 2013
Paintings of Mary Cassat

The Art of Mary Cassatt – One History’s Greatest Female Artist’s Was Also An American

“I used to go and flatten my nose against that window and absorb all I could of his art,” Mary said to a friend in a letter. “It changed my life. I saw art then as I wanted to see it.” She was speaking of her great friend and mentor, Edgar Degas. Mary Cassatt, an […]

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Colorful houses in La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Just to the south of Center City of the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires is a grand little barrio (neighborhood) named La Boca.  Best known worldwide for their futbol stars, la Boca Juniors , it is also a neighborhood known for its ripe mixture of European and South American culture and style, bright colors, and warm […]

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