ART & DESIGN

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March 3, 2010

Luis Barragan: Modern architecture in Mexico City

93 Luis Barragan (1902-1988) is considered one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, and his buildings in Mexico City are a must-see for aficionados of art, architecture and design. Born and raised... [ Read more ]

September 25, 2009

Porticos of Bologna

85 Porticos are as essential to Bologna as gourmet food and university students. The distinctive covered walkways course 38 kilometers (more than 23 miles) through this attractive and very walkable city... [ Read more ]

September 17, 2009

Classical music: a Central European tradition

84 Classical music is the enduring soundtrack of Central Europe and one of the many compelling reasons to visit the region. Some of the world's greatest composers were born here—including Bach, Mozart,... [ Read more ]

June 24, 2009

A conversation with hotel designer Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Collection

77 Olga Polizzi, director of design for the Rocco Forte Collection, is the creative mind behind many of our favorite international hotels, including Hotel de Russie in Rome, Brown's Hotel in London, and Hotel... [ Read more ]

May 18, 2009

A conversation with renowned art curator David Elliott

72 We recently caught up with David Elliott, the British-born, globetrotting curator. A major tastemaker in the contemporary art world, Elliott has been the director at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan... [ Read more ]

May 15, 2009

Ryabushinsky House and other highlights of Moscow's Art Nouveau

70 Among the riot of buildings that make Moscow such an exciting cultural destination—polychrome medieval churches, proletarian-Baroque subway stations, bold Constructivist experiments, Stalinist "wedding... [ Read more ]

April 17, 2009

Madrid for art and design lovers

65 Madrid is one of Europe's most interesting cities for art and architecture lovers, with renowned art museums, notable contemporary architecture and beautiful historic sites. The first stop for many international... [ Read more ]

April 14, 2009

Helsinki: the architecture of Alvar Aalto

63 Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is home to an intriguing collection of architectural monuments ranging from vernacular wooden structures and stone fortresses to neo-Classical edifices and even a church... [ Read more ]

April 10, 2009

Incredible folk art, food and ruins in Oaxaca, Mexico

61 Oaxaca is one of our favorite cultural destinations in Mexico. It is known for its fantastic food (think mole sauces, chocolates and cheese!), impressive Zapotec and Mixtec ruins, a thriving art and gallery... [ Read more ]

April 3, 2009

Portuguese tiles (azulejos) are a visual delight and a travel highlight

57 We love Portugal and especially love the tiles (azulejos) that can be seen everywhere—on the exterior walls of private homes, in the train stations, on water fountains, and covering the walls... [ Read more ]
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