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Modernism on the Côte d'Azur
Ah, the French Riviera! An enviable sun-soaked stretch of coastline renowned for its sensational beauty, glorious white sand beaches and alluring glamour – this adult playground was the ultimate resort of the first half of the 20th century. But did you know that it’s also a Modernist art lover’s dream destination… Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, and dozens of other famous 20th-century artists vacationed, lived, and created
Top Ten Cultural things to do in Vienna
The once imperial city of Vienna, often described as Europe's cultural capital, is steeped in history and a wealth of experiences for the cultural traveller. Vienna is city of palaces and gardens, museums, tradition and modernity. For more than 400 years it was the jewel in the glittering imperial crown of the
The Dutch Golden Age – reality & illusion
Even before you have ever visited Holland, you feel you know the place. After all, paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals and their contemporaries from the seventeenth century – the Dutch Golden Age – are found all over the world. They have provided the inspiration for films as well as novels in recent years,
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