Social History
Chinoiserie – Pavilions, Porcelains and Passionate Pursuits
By the eighteenth century in Europe and England all things Chinese had assumed incredible proportions as fashionable society sought to transmit their ideas about the magical land of Cathay through a multiplicity of imagery.
Inspiring a Nation – Theodore C. Sorensen
When the New York Times reported the death of Theodore C. Sorensen, close adviser and counselor to John F. Kennedy (JFK) for eleven years, In the scheme of things here in Australia in 2010 that may not mean very much to a large majority of people. However Ted Sorensen was the man who assisted JFK give form to his ideas, helped him to shape his personality and image and to forge a powerful legacy through the logic, sense and empowerment of his words. During his journey in the public spotlight JFK must certainly have been pleased to have Sorensen by his side. His was a talent that deserves to be applauded.
Men in Vogue – Downton Abbey to Draper & Clooney to Caffrey
Men of style who are in Vogue have always looked ‘sharp’ and sensational. As my daughter in law would say, wow, they are sure eye candy on a massive scale.
Heartbreak and Happiness – Being a Bibliophile
Heartbreak and happiness is part of the story of being a bibliophile. In a way surrounding myself with books has been part of my looking to value myself and to conserve my health and wellbeing for a very long time. They have also aided my life’s journey and over the years practically helped me plan many adventures, both at home and overseas.
Da Vinci’s Painting Show at London – Mysteries Revealed
An exhibition at the National Gallery of London until February 5, 2012 concentrates on work produced during the period of his life spent in Milan when Ludovico Sforza sponsored him (1482 – 1499).
RSA at London – Turning Enlightened Thinking into Action
From its very beginnings in 1754 through to the current day, the RSA at London has remained relevant and at the forefront of social, economic, political and creative thinking. It has always been a catalyst for constructive, practical change, rather than change for change’s sake.
Medici Concerts 2012 Twentieth Anniversary Piano Series
Ann Thompson OAM, Director of Medici Concerts has worked tirelessly to offer a program celebrating twenty years of great classical music composed for great musicians
Sherlock – For Watson, Just don’t be Dead after your Fall
Sherlock Holmes side kick Dr Watson is superbly played by Martin Freeman. He is truly finding his own feet and momentum now and along with Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes they must both give the writers a great deal of inspiration just by the sheer excellence of their performances. They are a dynamic duo par excellence.
Peabody Essex Museum at Salem – Opening Windows on the World
A connoisseur, scholar and devout Buddhist, within the forbidden city Chinese Emperor Qianlong created a luxurious garden compound to serve throughout his retirement as a secluded place of contemplation, repose and entertainment. When the city was shut down following the Chinese revolution of 1911 – 1912 many of its treasures gathered dust for a century. Now, through a great deal of international cooperation and negotiation they have been conserved and sent on tour.
The Culture Concept Circle – You Tube Channel
On our You Tube Channel you will find our mini-documentaries, which provide an insight into the evolution of art, design, music, fashion and style.
What is a Ute – An Icon and Aussie Bloke’s Style Accessory
Already an Aussie Icon all we need now is for Clarke, Hammond and May to come down under and be given the funds to buy an old Aussie Ute, a quintessential Aussie Bloke’s accessory, to complete a Top Gear challenge.
Inalienable Rights of Man – Class In, Out or, Dismissed
The English class system it seems has changed from being a pyramidal shape into being a diamond shape, at least in terms of its hierarchical structure. The working class at the bottom are shrinking as are the upper class at the top. The middle class however are continuing their expansion that began hundred of years ago, well beyond expectation. So much so they now have a class structure all of their own.
Inalienable Rights of Man – Charting Freedom and Liberty
For the English of the thirteenth century the signing of the Magna Carta was a huge step forward towards protecting the inalienable rights of man
Ragtime to Riches, Collector’s Legacy @ The Bodleian Library
At the Bodleian Library, Oxford in England is a selection showcasing rare musical works, verse and ephemera collected by a former ragtime pianist Walter Harding
Sherlock – Gattis Hallucinating The Hounds of Baskerville
‘Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound’ said Henry Knight (Russell Tovey) to surely TV’s greatest dynamic duo, Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Dr Watson (Martin Freeman). Henry is the man who has literally come to see Holmes about a dog.
Revenge Season 1 – Be Careful What You Wish For this Summer
This is a classy, stylish soap opera with seriously good actors set in the Hamptons where life plays out against a backdrop of wealth, power, sea and sand.
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