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ART: Jules de Balincourt at a Hong Kong gallery

(Above: Beautiful Storm, 2022 Courtesy of the Artist © Jules de Balincourt) Pace is pleased to present an exhibition of 12 recent paintings by Jules de Balincourt at its Hong Kong gallery. The show marks the artist’s first solo exhibition with Pace since he joined the gallery in 2021. This is also de Balincourt’s first […]

ART: Museum Shows – A Small Sampler of Art at The Metropolitan Museum NYC

The first and last thing you see, as you enter and leave – are the flowers in the Grand Hall at the front of the Museum.   ART A Sunday Stroll Through The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City   There is a peaceful and calming painting by the artist Georges Seurat, titled: “Sunday Afternoon […]

HEALTH – 10 Reasons Schuyler’s Fat Loss Program Works! A combination of exercise, nutrition, and fasting.

Statistics show that 95% of all diets fail, Schuyler Diehm has come up with a program that is easy to follow and melts the pounds away. By Schuyler Diehm —— Have you ever gotten frustrated while dieting? If yes, you’re not alone. Statistics show that 95% of all diets fail, which is a number that […]

WEALTH – OUR GOALS DETERMINE OUR FUTURE

HELP FOR SETTING GOALS The image above is the basic Guidelines for Setting Goals, which you can use to improve your life, improving your health, fitness, relationships, and finances. Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. It is easy to write out your individual goals after discussing them with your partner, spouse or […]

Eat Black-Eyed Peas for Good Luck in the New Year

Eat Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day or early in January, to ensure Good Luck ALL YEAR! . Black-eyed peas were first domesticated in West Africa and now are grown around the world. They were introduced into the Americas in the 17th century. It is a heat-loving plant, which survives drought, but cannot survive frost. […]

The Tradition of MARDI GRAS in New Orleans

More than thirty tribes of Mardi Gras Indians are festive highlights as they parade through their respective neighborhoods. They combine African dance with stylized and inventive Native American inspired costumes. The multi layered “Indian Suits”, decorated with beads, sequins and exotic feathers, can take a year to make and can weigh more than 100 pounds! Although most […]

ART – Furniture Inspired By Song: “Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again!”

On December 11, 1980, Ettore Sottsass organized a meeting with designer friends, and in 1981 they formed a design collaborative named MEMPHIS. The name was taken after the Bob Dylan song “Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again” which had been played repeatedly throughout the evening’s meeting. The Memphis Italian Design Group drew […]