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Gertrude Jekyll & Edwin Lutyens – The English House & Garden
The agricultural depression of the late nineteenth century removed land as the chief source of wealth in England. By 1901 money to pay for a country house had to be made in urban centres of trade or, in the countries that made up the British Empire. Building a house in the country made to appear as old and as venerable as the countryside itself was the ideal. Stylistically they looked back to the English vernacular tradition, which had been modified in response to the differing requirements of affluent clients. In this creative climate of possibilities architect Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) and gardener Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) became names well known.
Josiah Wedgwood Tradesman – Tycoon, Firing up the Modern Age
Josiah Wedgwood was a trend setting potter, manufacturing innovator and marketing genius. He fulfilled the dream, going from being an apprentice tradesman in a tough industry, to becoming a world famous tycoon. He built a business empire, founded a famous family dynasty and gained for himself a favourable reputation against all the odds and in harsh and physically demanding conditions.
Cherishing Wisdom – Treasures of the Bodleian and Humankind
The Bodleian Libraries at Oxford are safeguarding and showcasing outstanding texts and ephemera so we can all enjoy the benefits of 21st century enlightenment
Shakespeare: Staging the World – Shaping England’s Identity
From July to November 2012 the British Museum is presenting what will most likely be one of the key exhibitions of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Shakespeare – Staging the World will be produced in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company. It aims to provide an innovative perspective on the bard and his plays.
Shanghai Scenes – Changing Ideas of Beauty in China
As China firmly takes its place on the world’s stage and Chinese models, actresses and even business women are in our consciousness, not only are China’s ideas of beauty changing, so are ours.
Extravagant Inventions – The Roentgen Family Cabinetmakers
Later this year in The Met at New York will be a landmark exhibition of the furniture from the German Roentgen family cabinetmaking firm in operation c1740-1795
Missing – An All Action Mother & Son Spy Next Door TV Series
Missing is a new ten part drama television series starring Ashley Judd as Becca Winstone, who is on a quest to find her son. Has he been kidnapped? If so, Why?
Australia’s CEO Challenge, ACT as 1 Champion Societal Change
Join the Twilight Walk & Candle-lighting Ceremony at Brisbane on May 2, 2012 between 4 – 6pm. It marks the beginning of Domestic Violence month in Australia.
Heaven on Earth? – Palladian Villa at Padua nearby to Venice
The precise location of heaven on earth has never really been established. However it could be at the Villa Moro Malipiero at Padua, nearby to Venice in Northern Italy.
Archaeology – Met Show Explores Origins of Egyptian Art
The best and shortest road towards knowledge of truth [is] nature* In ancient Egypt their agricultural society, at first, was structured around a King, who embodied the Egyptian belief that their lives were being divinely guided and nurtured. During the ‘Old Kingdom’ in the 3rd millennium before the Christ Event, he emerged as a ‘living [...]
Boutique Movies in the Burbs in May – Gold Class Experiences
Many critically acclaimed movies are often only shown in city based independent and art-house cinemas all over Australia. This May adult ‘Gold Class’ audiences in suburban Event Cinemas, will be able to enjoy a complimentary first glass of wine as they view a superb selection of 1st release boutique movies. Event Cinemas, General Manager Jane Hastings [...]
Archaeology – Uncovering the Past to Help Invent the Future
Without romantic enthusiasm attached to a hunt for hidden treasures the true wealth of our cultural heritage would never have been re-discovered at all.
The Lewis Chessmen – British Museum’s Goodwill Ambassadors
The objective of any museum is to tell the story of cultural development around the world, from the dawn of human history over two million years ago until the present day. In every major capital city of the western world there are various types of museums, and each has a different focus, dependent on the [...]
Andy Warhol – Developing his Model in Dynamic New Directions
The Metropolitan Museum at New York says artists have developed Pop Art Prince Andy Warhol’s model in dynamic new directions and will prove it with a 2012 show – Regarding Warhol: Fifty Artists Fifty Years
Planning Savvy, Sustainable City Environs – Being Eco-Smart
Delivering sustainable communities is big business. We need to fast-track informed, intelligent decisions and solutions for managing natural, urban and virtual environments. A lot will depend on creatively connecting communities globally, as well as computing the right answers.
Casting Castor & Pollux – With a Little Help from Mozart
To play the role of Castor, in The Pinchgut Opera’s 2012 presentation of Castor and Pollux, a very high tenor voice (haut-contre) is required. They have recently cast American Jeffrey Thomson, who has been based in Paris for the past few years.
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