Gaudi's Park Guell in Barcelona Spain

Gazing at Gaudi’s Masterpieces in Barcelona

The city of Barcelona is characterized by the unusual, unique, and undeniably radical creations of Antoni Gaudi. The Catalonian architect was the best known practitioner of Modernisme, Catalan's Art Nouveau movement. Some of the hallmark qualities of Gaudi's highly imaginative and one-of-a-kind style include the use of stone and iron materials, ceramic and stained glass …

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uffizi botticelli birth venus

Florence’s Must-See Artistic Masterpieces

Under the Tuscan sun is where one can discover the birthplace of the Renaissance — Florence. The capital of the Italy's region of Tuscany is rife with the legacies of renowned Renaissance figures such as Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raphael, Donatello, Botticelli, Titian, and Giambologna, all of whom projected the ideals of the flourishing period of cultural …

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Hyatt Regency Vancouver Presents “Gingerbread Lane”

Keeping with annual holiday tradition, the Hyatt Regency Vancouver presents "Gingerbread Lane", a delicious display of gingerbread houses and sugary-sweet creations from local culinary professionals, artists, and students. The public is invited to view these works of art and encouraged to make donations in support of the Make a Wish Foundation. Last week, I took …

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