Tagged With "David Hockney"
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 30, 2014: The Mural on Queen Street
Walking with friends on Queen Street in Charleston a few weeks ago, we spotted this large mural on the wall of a building, above a parking lot. It certainly looked familiar if somwhat altered; we recognized it as a take on Renoir's 1881...
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Remember the Alamo? A Unique History Lesson
Samantha guides us through the scene of the most famous event in Texas history, even if the facts are still under debate.
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TAP Portugal sold to JetBlue founder; new U.S. routes planned
TAP Air Portugal planes on the runway at Lisbon Photo: Ist58159-enwiki / Wikimedia TAP, Portugal's "flag" air carrier has been sold to a joint venture headed by David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue and now owner of Brazil's...
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Sept. 19, 2016: Pêche de Vigne
The most beautiful peach of all is also a working fruit, serving as a miner's canary for wine growers.
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Jan. 15, 2017: David at the 21C Museum and Hotel
An unusual arts museum and hotel that is part of Louisville's renaissance gets a visit by Jonathan L
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Florentines say 'no' to McD opposite Cathedral
A proposed McDonald's opposite Florence's famed cathedral has brought a storm of protest and an ironic parody of Michelangelo's David statue.
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June 2, 2019: Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Italy
Jonathan L takes us to the Piazzale Michelangelo for wonderful sunset views of Florence, Italy
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London: Photographers' Gallery, the Americans.
Until March 30th, the Photographers' Gallery is showing the work of 3 Americans: David Lynch "I love industry. Pipes. I love fluid and smoke. I love man-made things. I like to see people hard at work, and I like to see sludge and...
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January 20, 2016. Remembering Ziggy Stardust
A street art scene brings back fond memories of the talented David Bowie.
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Re: St. David's Cathedral, Wales. Where Gumbo was #80
The name Dewi is most famously borne by the patron saint of Wales, Saint David - Welsh: Dewi Sant, Road sign English and Welsh The other famous Dewi is one of three cartoon ducks. Hewy -Dewi and Louis.
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Re: Florentines say 'no' to McD opposite Cathedral
Well done to the people of Florence. I am sure McDonalds can find a location nearby without taking away from a UNESCO site.
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Titus Kaphar and Mexican Muralists: The Plight of the Poor
Jonathan L visited two amazing exhibits of art that gives voice to many without one
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The Morgan Library and Museum
Jonathan L takes a tour through the Morgan Library and Museum
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Mackinaw Bridge: Spanning the Straits of Mackinac
The Mackinaw Bridge is currently the fifth-longest suspension bridge in the world and the longest bridge in the western hemisphere. Samantha shares her visit and some facts.
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United, Azul link up for Brazil code shares
Azul, Brazil's #3 airline is #1 in news these days. The airline, controlled by founder David Neeleman, also the founder of JetBlue, has just inked a major code-share agreement with United Airlines, whose presence in Brazil has been weak compared to its competitors.
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St. David's Cathedral, Wales. Where Gumbo was #80
Gumbo was visiting St. David's Cathedral is one of the oldest and finest churches in all of Wales, well worth a visit!