France

Biography of Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (1745–1799)

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was widely regarded as the most accomplished man of his age. View sheet music by…

5 months ago

Mont Saint-Michel: What inspired Man to build such a Magic Place?

Mont Saint-Michel is an iconic landmark located in Normandy, France. It is a rocky tidal island that is connected to…

11 months ago

Picasso was a genius—and a beast. Can the two be separated?

"Picasso: Genius and Beast—Can They Coexist?" Introduction Pablo Picasso was one of the most influential and prolific artists of the…

1 year ago

In Paris, a new “Everything Is Fine” gif is born

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1 year ago

Albert Camus – 4 Principles for Being Present

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2SORbxUUPw Albert Camus and his philosophy are a great place to start - here are 4 existentialist principles for being…

2 years ago

Why Did Edward Hopper Paint This Clown?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osJPtHSUniA After Jan Matejko’s Stanczyk, here’s another sad clown, this time painted by Edward Hopper. In this video, we’re looking…

2 years ago

Macron

antonfoek.com Amsterdam, June 21st 2022-- France is heading into a period of exceptional political instability, with the real threat of…

2 years ago

France’s 130km Mimosa Route

As the snow-capped peaks of the Maritime Alps faded into the distance behind me, I followed my guide Maddy Polomeni further…

2 years ago

Jules and Jim: A Cultural Masterpiece

About Who We Are  Our Identity Anton Foek Amsterdam, January 28th 2022---While there's no denying the love and affection that…

2 years ago

Shimabuku, The 165 meter mermaid and other stories

https://youtu.be/tyq51dExATs NMNM - Villa Paloma February 19 - October 3, 2021 The exhibition "The 165-metre Mermaid and Other Stories" stems…

2 years ago