Tagged With "Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson"
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Re: Photography at the Edges, New York & San Francisco
I did, indeed, go to the two exhibits at the Met...and they actually have a relation to the SF show that PortMoresby has described. Marville, in particular, was working at the beginning of photography, without all the digital devices, or even a light meter, and with media so slow that a photograph of a relatively busy street appears to be empty of traffic—because during the 30 seconds needed to expose that plate no one stayed in front of the camera long enough to register an image! The Paris...
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Re: Photography at the Edges, New York & San Francisco
Another addition to the list of current shows of great photography, this one in Paris. Ten years after his death, Henri Cartier-Bresson at the Pompidou, until June 9th.
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Montreal: Je Me Souviens
There are many great cities to visit in Canada, two of my favorites (for different reasons) being Vancouver and Montreal. Vancouver has one of the most breath-takingly beautiful settings of any city in the world, and I’ll be discussing it...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, February 14, 2015: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
It's hard for non-Canadians to understand just how beloved ice hockey is in Canada. Do you think football is popular in the USA? Soccer in Ireland? Cricket in India? Well, hockey is comparatively bigger than that in...
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Montreal bridge gets 'living light show'
Montreal celebrates its 375th birthday with an interactive lighting installation on the Jacques Cartier Bridge.
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Exploring New Roads
Travel leads us in new directions. In this instance, the art he's looked at in his travels has led Jonathan L to new directions in writing.
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Top five reasons to visit Baltimore, Maryland.
Why should you visit Baltimore? Stephanie outlines the top things to see and do in this charming city.
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Back to Oaxaca: VWs Everywhere!
PortMoresby returns to Oaxaca, Mexico for another lingering escape from real life.
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Nov. 13, 2017: Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris
If you like the water lily paintings of Claude Monet, then you need to visit this museum in Paris and see what some say is his finest work.
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Memories of Dijon, France
George G shares memories of some wonderful travel experiences in Dijon which, as he shares with us, has a lot more going for it than its famous mustard.
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Five Top Things to do in Marseille
Michael Dehoyos offers a feature-packed itinerary for Marseille with plenty to upset any pre-conceptions you may have.
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Paris re-opens famed Art Deco pool
The Piscine des Amireaux, once featured in a popular film, re-opens refreshed for €16.5 million
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Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris
PHeymont continues his exploration of Paris's largest and most famous cemeteries.
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April 28, 2018: La Samaritaine, Paris
An architectural landmark gets ready for its re-opening, after surviving a long closing and an aborted attempt to drastically change its face.
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Met Breuer: The Human Figure in Sculpture
Jonathan L takes us to the Met Breuer for a tour through the history of sculpture.
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Gumbo's World: The Exiled Statues of Budapest
This is, in a way, an essay on memory. Ever since ancient history, the winning side of history has erected monuments to itself, hoping to inspire greater love, respect or at least obedience. And, over time, newer rulers often change the script. ...
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Montmorency Falls (Chute Montmorency), Quebec. Where Gumbo was #52
This photo proved to be challenging, although Jonathan L figured out where it was -- just didn't put a name to it. That's a view of the Montmorency River as enters the great St. Lawrence River, 13 km (about 10 miles) east of Quebec City....
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Centre Georges Pompidou Museum - Paris, France
Featuring art of the 20th and 21st centuries, the Centre Pompidou is one of the biggest in Paris. Samantha shows us what's inside the unusual building.
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Budapest's Exiled Memories
PHeymont muses on historical memory and historical influence, and why Budapest has a park full of formerly-honored statues.
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Passing through Paris: A Gallery
PHeymont shares some images of Paris icons and less-seen sights of one of his favorite cities.
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Vintage & Classic Car Collection, Udaipur. 1) pre-1942 vehicles
Part 1 of a 2 part series documenting the beautiful collection of classic automobiles that belonged to the city's Royal Family.
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Strolling up the Champs-Elysées
A walk down the Champs-Elysées, Paris is a memorable experience.
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A stroll in Dijon's historic center
Dijon's historic center is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, with well-preserved buildings, an unusual Gothic church and a Michelin-star lunch.
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8 Reasons to Visit Nemacolin
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger visits the elegant Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, a 2,000-acre resort in Pennsylvania offering an array of amenities to appeal to a wide range of travel tastes.
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Baltimore Museums: The Walters and AVAM
Baltimore has many excellent museums. Jonathan L takes us on a tour of two of them, The Walters Art Gallery and the American Museum of Visionary Art
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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Montreal
Gumbo was at magnificent Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
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Paris: A Rambler's Memories
Another trip down memory lane with PHeymont, emphasizing scenes that are more memorable than monumental.
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Haitian Monument, Savannah, Georgia
Travel Rob shares some of the history behind the Haitian Monument in Savannah, Georgia
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The Morgan Library and Museum
Jonathan L takes a tour through the Morgan Library and Museum
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Reading, Pennsylvania: Center of Attractions
Stephanie shares recommendations for a variety of worthwhile expeditions, all within one tank of gas from historic Reading, Pennsylvania
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Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia
There's an emphasis on hands-on and understanding underlying principles and mechanisms at this world-famous institution, and it's super kid-friendly.
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Lalique: Glass for Art, Glass for the Masses
At Tacoma's Glass Museum, a featured exhibit of work by a man who not only made glass art, but made glass art more widely available.
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The Two Faces of La Samaritaine
A landmark department store in Paris has re-opened, with its refurbished appearance largely intact but its mission in life greatly altered
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Basilica of Saint-Remi, Reims, France
In Reims, the famed cathedral is not the only magnificent and historic church. PHeymont visited this less-known but extraordinary edifice.
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New York Public Library Main Branch
Jonathan L visits the main branch of New York's Public Library
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Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation, Paris
PHeymont revisits an emotionally-charged Paris memorial that deserves far more visitors than it receives.
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Nice Insider Tips: How to make your visit to the Côte D'azur Unforgettable
Now that travel to Europe is reopening, it's time to consider a visit to beautiful Nice, France (sponsored content)
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Musee Carnavalet: Souvenirs of Revolution
PHeymont's visit to Paris's history museum allowed him to follow a thread of revolution through centuries of French history.
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Fralin Museum of Art, University of Virginia
George G explores the eclectic and diverse collections of an important university art museum
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Canada: Three Days, Three Cities
A brief summer road trip, full of interesting sights and scenes, but no stamps
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Hanoi’s Stately Buildings
Barry Barford looks at some architectural gems in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.
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Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation, Paris, France
Jonathan L visits the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson for an exhibit of historical photographs
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Tangier, Morocco Enjoying a Renaissance
Privately funded restorations of Tangier's most famous landmarks are helping to return Tangier to its former glory.
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Sept-Îles: A Community Lights up a Gray Day
On an overcast day, Marilyn finds a welcoming community along the St Lawrence
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Stanford University. Palo Alto, California
Join Jonathan L on a tour of the Stanford campus and its extensive art collections