Sunday, December 05, 2010
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Afghanistan: Crossroads Of The Ancient World
The British Museum showcases 200 objects of the long-lost ancient treasure found at Tillya Tepe, the hill of gold. Don't miss. http://www.britishmuseum.org
The Perfect Pink
A 14.23 ct, VVS2, type IIa fancy intense pink, rectangular-cut diamond has been sold for $23,165,968, or $1.63 million per carat in Hong Kong. http://www.christies.com
Modern Times
A new restored version of Modern Times has been released. The comedy works as well today as it did over seventy years ago, another sign that all is not well with our economy. http://www.criterion.com/films/27526-modern-times
Friday, December 03, 2010
Portraits Of The Mind
Portaits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain From Antiquity to the 21st Century by Carl Schoonover explores the brain through gorgeous imagery via state-of-the-art techniques allowing us to see the unseen. Thanks Carl. http://www.carlschoonover.com
Ghent Altarpiece
Peter Schjeldahl shares his experience about the Ghent Altarpiece, the van Eyck masterpiece in St. Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. Great many thanks.
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