One of the most fascinating museums in London is Sir John Soane’s Museum in Holborn. A current exhibition features a collection of twenty plaster restorations of the great landmarks of ancient Greece, Rome and the Near East by model maker and artist Francois Fouquet. With astonishing detail, the fragile models were produced using a technique [...]
The 54th Venice Art Biennale is currently underway in Venice through 27 November, directed by noted art historian and critic Bice Curiger. With representation by artists from all across the globe, the Venice Biennale is a special show for art lovers everywhere, and not to be missed. The exhibits are always cutting-edge and eye-opening, featuring [...]
Guest Post By Terena Thyne Eisner
Tucked amid Tuscany’s rolling green hills, Florence reigns as Italy’s cultural capital. From Michelangelo’s David to Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, the city is a shrine to the Renaissance, brimming with over a million works of historical paintings, sculptures, and frescoes. Two recent openings of the posh private residence club, Palazzo [...]
Fez is a challenging and utterly addictive city: a Morocco must-see. TI’s very own Nadia Latif shares her top tips on where to stay, what to see and keeping safe…
We have even more respect for the Obamas having heard of their plans for a Costa del Sol vacation next week. We’ve long been advocates of this overlooked holiday destination and think that Mrs Obama and her daughters are in for a real treat…
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