Artists

Sculpture has always captivated our imaginations. Unlike other art forms, sculpting in stone is unforgiving, there is no going back once you take the chisel and hammer to the stone. One wrong hit and the stone can crack, however when done with care and great skill, the results are astounding. What the mind can imagine, a gifted sculptor can create in stone; American sculptor Robin Antar is one such artist. Her vision is inspired, at times whimsical, at other times …

Each time that we visit Paris, France, we always discover something wonderful. On our latest trip in late October 2024, we visited the Musée Yves Saint Laurent, and if fashion is your passion, then a visit there is a must. While we have been to Paris many times, this was our first time visiting this exquisite museum dedicated to the life of French haute couture designer Yves Saint Laurent, which was located very near to the Hotel Villa Marquis, a …

We took a step back in time visiting Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, Vermont. Nestled on 412 acres with views of Mount Equinox and the Green Mountains, Hildene was the Summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln, however, there is much more to experience than the gorgeous Georgian Revival mansion and its formal gardens. The property is a living history Museum with its working Dene Farm, Apiary, Goat Dairy and Cheesemaking facility, Pullman …

The Southern Vermont Arts Center (SVAC) in Manchester, Vermont is a true treasure for art lovers.  We visited SVAC in the Summer and were delighted with all we saw and experienced there. Open year-round and perfect in any weather, our experience began long before we entered the doors of the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum and the Yester House to see their exhibitions, as we drove up the long drive and saw the spectacular large-scale whimsical sculptures positioned in the …

Samuel Clemens Langhorne better known by his pen name, Mark Twain, was a beloved American writer, author, humorist, essayist, and lecturer. Born in 1835, in Florida, Missouri, his intrepid spirit would take him across the United States and around the world, including living in Hartford, Connecticut. Taking a tour of the Mark Twain house and the museum in Hartford, Connecticut was like taking a step back in time. The stunning 11,500 square foot house built in 1874 has 25 rooms …

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, affectionately known as “The Wadsworth” is a dream of an art museum with its diverse collection. If you love all types of art, this museum should be on your “must visit” list. Founded in 1842, it holds the distinction of being the oldest, continuously operating public art museum in the United States. The Museum is a treasure trove for art lovers. From classical to contemporary art, from its “On View Now” …

Renowned contemporary sculptor Bruno Catalano made his mark on New York on May 18, 2024, with the exhibition of his large-scale “Voyage À New York” sculptures that began with a ribbon cutting in the Murray Hill Neighborhood on Park Avenue and continued with his impressive smaller scale sculptures at the private opening reception of his solo exhibition at Galeries Bartoux in SoHo, which runs until June 18, 2024. If you love contemporary art, a gallery visit should be on your …

Peekskill, New York is an art lovers’ dream with museums, galleries, and outdoor installations. and one of the best places to experience it is at the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art (Hudson Valley MOCA). We visited the Museum and took an interesting tour with Jo-Ann Brody and were very impressed with its art collection.

Award-winning photographers, marine biologists, and conservationists, Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, co-founders of SeaLegacy, a non-profit organization dedicated to marine conservation, shared their exceptional experiences and stunning videos and photographs exploring the world and the ocean during their lecture at The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut. The lecture was in conjunction with their Double Exposure exhibition at the C. Parker Gallery located on Greenwich Avenue, and it was a very memorable way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Imagine what it must be like to be a highly acclaimed contemporary pop and abstract artist who at the age of 10 years old already has an international following and has had exhibitions around the world. Artist Mikail Akar, born in Cologne, Germany on September 10, 2012, to Karem Akar and his wife Elvan, has taken the art world by storm with art collectors sitting up and taking notice (as well as writing substantial checks) to acquire his paintings that …