Articles, tagged with "private collections", page 2
07th October 2010
Amsterdam's cultural scene is particularly buzzing from November to March and art takes pride of place as a central attraction. Museums across the capital are holding exclusive exhibitions that are guaranteed to excite culture vultures. With plenty of aff...
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Author:
Katetaylor
13th August 2010
We take pictures to capture the moment; be it sad or happy. In the old days, those pictures are meant for photo albums. In the world today, we can have the pictures posted and shared on the Internet where everybody can see it.
Well, there lies the pro...
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Author:
Anna Peacocks
03rd August 2010
Visiting a museum dedicated to contemporary art might not be on most the itinerary of most tourists that visit the Middle East; however the La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art is must visit attraction for lovers of art and culture. Housed in a historic...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
24th June 2010
The British Museum, situated in Bloomsbury, London, was founded in 1753, by an Act of Parliamentâ€"passed on 7th June of that yearâ€"was initially based on the private collection of Sir Hans Sloane, a noted physician, who, unwilling to see his collection ...
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Author:
Benjyx
02nd June 2010
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Salvador Dali is best known for his incredible surrealist work. From landscapes to portraits and true works of surrealism, Dali's bizarre concoctions of the real and the abstract are well known across the world - which is more than enough reason for...
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Author:
Paul Buchanan
01st June 2010
Amber Jewelry is quite popular; it is easily recognizable with its brown glaze that is thick. Museums all across the world exhibit this jewelry which has a natural and mysterious beauty. The hardened resin from trees is what makes amber. It takes quite a ...
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Author:
roxy1991
23rd May 2010
Animal photography ' that is the taking of photos of both family pets and "wild" animals is considered by some in the photographer's trade as well as hobby are considered by some to be a branch of the medium . Often involving taking photos and shooting ...
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Author:
Terry S Vostor
30th April 2010
1. King John's Castle is one of the most distinguishable buildings in Limerick City and for many people it is it's imposing location by the broad River Shannon is an unforgettable image of the city. This 800 year old fortification was built in the early 1...
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Author:
Aidan Fitzgerald
01st April 2010
Everywhere in Italy there is a rich artistic and architectural heritage, a huge richness for both the strong tourist draw that from the cultural and study point of view. Venice is a city that has best preserved its heritage, a city that is still largely d...
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Author:
Lia
01st April 2010
Even those who have never been to Venice dream sooner or later to visit this city so different from each other in the world. A visit that never leaves disappointed with the surprises that this city promises.
Everywhere in Italy there is a rich artisti...
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Author:
Lia
26th March 2010
Violence, crime and execution are the themes of a new exhibition which is has just opened at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, which features in our Paris mp3 guide. http://www.mp3cityguides.com/product-detail/Paris/11/France/Paris/Guide+to+Paris+-+Grand+Monu...
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Author:
mp3cityguides
19th March 2010
There are museums that feature miniatures located all over the country. While many are larger museums that choose to display miniature amongst their other exhibits, there are a few that exclusively have miniature houses, miniature dolls and miniature furn...
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Author:
Errol Blake
25th February 2010
The hot sauce history is the history of enterprising men fired by the fiery chilly into crafting the hot sauce that is a rage among the gourmet lovers. The hot sauce history also chronicles their ventures to create ingenious hot sauce variations that grac...
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Author:
Alonzo Green
08th January 2010
Most visitors to Orlando know that the area is home to numerous theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios and a host of other places. However, there are many other exhibits and attractions that can help make your stay in Orlan...
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Author:
Robert Bell
10th November 2009
‘Princess Hema' is the emerging new designer name in India for up-market Indian fashion apparel and a brand in luxury fashion & lifestyle products; including design, manufacturing and retail of fashion accessories such as Bags, Jewellery, Wedding access...
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Author:
princesshema