One aspect of the city of New York that is strange when one visits for the first time, is that metropolis is green, filled with plants and flowers hanging from the fire escape “balconies” of the apartment buildings, throughout the parks of the city, and along the streets where rows Read more »
Category Archives: Culture
The Trees of New York, USA
There are many aspects that are amazing about the city, New York, USA. Hotel concierges offer up suggestions of tours and activities, but one way to spend the afternoon is to just walk around the neighborhoods and take in the history. One aspect many may overlook is that of the Read more »
The Development of a Park in New York
The East River is one of the locations in the city of New York that is steeped in history, and one of the places that is most loved by the residents along the banks of the river. Much of the development of New York has been along this river. Much Read more »
East River Park, New York City
There are many famous parks that are situated among the neighborhoods, apartment buildings and luxury hotels. New York city is famous for Central Park and Washington Square Park to name a couple, and one that has been overlooked from time to time is the East River Park. Many people pass Read more »
The Indian Markets of Singapore
When one travels to Singapore, one realizes that a variety of cultures lie just outside the door of their luxury Singapore business hotels. Most of these experiences are just a train ride away. Or if those inclined to long walks throughout foreign cities, a slice of Asian life is found Read more »
Matthew Ngui to Lead the Singapore Biennale 2011
A few days ago, the National Arts Council of Singapore announced that Matthew Ngui )has been elected as the third Artistic Curator and Director of the annual arts festival, the Singapore Biennale. Ngui is one of the most respected artists throughout the international art world, and this appointment has the Read more »
Small Farms of Bangkok
Near Bangkoks busy business districts and Bangkok Business Hotels, small farms produce vegetable for markets that are located in and around downtown Bangkok might have little more than half a hectare, whereas commercial rice farms outside the city average over ten hectares. The average commercial rice bolding on the central Read more »
Black Artists of South Africa
Two incredibly respected artists in the South African scene are George Pemba and Gerard Sekoto. Both of these men have taken little interest in formal studies of modern art as influenced by the European schools and artists, and have focused on the depiction of the environments and the realities of Read more »
The Changing Art of South Africa
Most of the beautiful and ancient art in the world today, is in South Africa. And now, some of the most diverse and exciting new work is being produced by the contemporary and modern painters of this country. Many of the buildings showcase new work including the restaurants, the government Read more »
South African Bead Society
In the beginning of 1999, an organization was launched at the South African National Gallery, just around the corner from many of the five star Cape Town hotels and businesses. A speaker from Ghana, Dr. Ruth Omabegho, gave the inaugural speech for this anticipated event. The organization launched that day Read more »