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Michelangelo’s David/Apollo
Michelangelo’s David/Apollo From January to March of this year, Michelangelo’s David/Apollo, normally resident in the Bargello museum in Florence, was on loan to the National Gallery of Art in DC....
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Paris in October – part 8 – Versailles in black and white
Here are my takes on the palace of Versailles, in black-and-white. There are actually quieter spaces within the building where you can take photos without a gazillion tourists blocking your view and...
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Toronto – 231 Fort York Boulevard
The building I stayed in at 231 Fort York Boulevard is a thoroughly modern 28-story high rise, composed of glass and steel. At street level, however, the architects softened the impact with a still...
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Public Sculpture, Federal Reserve Building
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors buildings in Washington DC have an incredible art collection inside. Most of it is not accessible to the public, as it is displayed throughout the working areas...
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Michelangelo and the “Unfinished” Sculptures
I had mentioned in an earlier post about Michelangelo and the “Unfinished” sculptures. Here are some of the pieces in the Accademia’s main hall. Unfinished Sculpture If you look carefully at them, it’s...
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The Archangel Michael, Castel Sant’Angelo
The statue of the Archangel Michael in the inner courtyard of the Castel Sant’Angelo. This is at the mid-level courtyard after ascending the ramp that passes through the crypt of Hadrian/castle...
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Bacchus, Villa Borghese Gardens
A statue of Bacchus, or perhaps a satyr, in the gardens of the Villa Borghese. Bacchus, Villa Borghese Gardens
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