Travel

Russia: First Impressions (Part 1)

July 14, 2010

Introduction to Saint Petersburg: “Venice of the North” Writing this post from the storied riverbanks of the Russian host city for the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum. For the last 14 years, the conference gathers over 2,500 political and business leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, and the media to exchange ideas on pressing world economic issues and [...]

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London Art: Inside and Out (Part 2)

July 1, 2010

Sweet treats at the Tate I always love a good visual jolt. Art–in any form–that takes me by surprise—always takes home the blue ribbon. I only had a few hours to view work at the Tate Modern, but every floor showcased little treasures I hadn’t seen before and some quirky pieces I’d only read about. This [...]

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London Art: Inside and Out (Part 1)

June 25, 2010

“Nothing exists until or unless it is observed. An artist is making something exist by observing it. And his hope for other people is that they will also make it exist by observing it. I call it–creative observation–creative viewing.” –William S. Burroughs Art is everywhere—if you’re open to it. This week, I have the opportunity [...]

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