One of the enchanting qualities of libraries is that they offer endless hours of free entertainment and an enormous return on that investment of time. ROI: knowledge. The United States Library of Congress, one of the largest libraries in the world, is dedicated to furthering the knowledge of the American people. It was built in […]
American writer of experimental novels, who lived long times in Mexico City, Tanger, Paris, and London. Burroughs’s homosexual themes in THE NAKED LUNCH (1959) and the frankness with which he dealt with his own experiences as a drug addict sparkled the last major obscenity trial in U.S., but won him a following among writers, musicians, […]
My favorite places in the world are those which transport me to eras of history that I am inspired by or curious about — in the case of Café Odeon, it is where my artistic heroes spun great works and rulers caffeinated their power. Odeon has seen the faces and heard the voices of history’s […]
Great writers read for perspective and ideas. Here is a new perspective on how the capital vices can turn into web writing sins. Sloth Don’t be lazy, edit every little detail. We’re putting this at the head of the pack because it just might be the most important detail in crafting a triumphant portfolio of writing. Edit and proof […]
Tomasz Rut is regarded as one of the leading contemporary figurative painters alive and was named in 1999 by the Robb Report as one of five most collectible living artists (along with Chihuly, Clemente and others.) More recently, in October 2011 specifically, two of his paintings were blessed by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI before finding a permanent home […]
Last updated: May 12, 2015 . Into The Wild (John Krakauer) – Love the book? The movie is awesome too. Into Thin Air (John Krakauer) – The book is better than the movie. Miracle in the Andes (Nando Parrado) Rum Diaries (Hunter S. Thompson) – Don’t see the movie, just read the book. On The […]
Street art has officially entered the world of fine art, regardless of your opinion on the matter. When once it may have been thought of as mere graffiti, street art has found a place within art galleries, museums, and on the walls of art collectors and aficionados. From the ever-elusive Banksy to the iconic work of […]
(Last updated July 13, 2014) | Related Post: Great Movies about Travel and Adventure. How can the story of the artist’s process be adequately captured on camera? To depict the hours/days/weeks (and in some cases years) that it takes to complete a work of art requires looking into the depths of the soul of a painter – […]
Are you a fool for skulls and a really good martini? A classic martini – vodka or gin or both — is one of the easiest drinks to make poorly. Equally, it is one of those drinks that is truly memorable when made well. So, with our current fixation on drinking only perfectly crafted martinis during […]
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