New York wine country – Suffolk County, Long Island.
Category: nature
Rock In A Chinese Garden
The Astor Chinese Garden Court, Ming dynasty. Medium:Taihu rocks, granite terrace, ceramic tile flooring, roof tiles, and door frames, various woods (nan wood columns, pine beams, gingko latticework), brass fittings. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The Chinese word for landscape shanshui literally means “mountains and water” which are both necessary components of these gardens… Continue reading Rock In A Chinese Garden
Beauty Beyond The Flower
Flowers aren’t always the center of attention, it’s time for the leaves to show off.
In Congress, July 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and… Continue reading In Congress, July 4, 1776
L’Eleganza del Cibo
L’Eleganza del Cibo exhibition at Chelsea Market features an ensemble of 58 haute couture and prêt-à-porter dresses created by both iconic and emerging designers from 1950-2016. The exhibit explores the connection between Fashion and Food, eco-sustainability and energy while celebrating the creativity of Made In Italy. Featured image: Moschino – Neapolitan, 1991. White poplin printed… Continue reading L’Eleganza del Cibo
