Sunday, September 26, 2010
Plain Space
An account of work-in-progress. A John Pawson project. Don't miss. http://designmuseum.org + http://www.johnpawson.com
Born Entrepreneurs, Born Leaders
A very important book. It's about what our genes can tell us about ourselves. http://weatherhead.case.edu/faculty/profiles/profile.cfm?idDM=327769
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Duchess Of Windsor Jewels
Exceptional jewels & precious objects once owned by Wallis Simpson, the infamous Duchess of Windsor, will hit the auction block at Sotheby's in late November 2010. Take a look. http://www.sothebys.com
Russia's Treasure Of Diamonds And Precious Stones
A rare photographic record featuring listings and photographs of the Russian crown jewels is up for auction. http://historical.ha.com
Friday, September 24, 2010
The Drops Of God
An on-going comic series with wine its subject matter. It teaches readers enough about wine in an entertaining way. http://www.chateau-le-puy.com + http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadashi_Agi
Epic Of The Persian Kings: The Art Of Ferdowsi’s ‘Shahnameh’
The Economist was spot on. The 'Shahnameh' is crowded with moral tales about incompetent or brutal rulers who could provide lessons for the country’s leaders today. Don't miss. The exhibition will be at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, until January 9th 2011.
Useful link:
http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
Useful link:
http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
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