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    Akhenaten's Amarna, Egypt!
    Ildiko
    • 3 days ago
    • 6 min

    Akhenaten's Amarna, Egypt!

    Tell el-Amarna, aka Akhetaten, the 'Horizon of the Sun' was a city built for the sun disc Aten and named after the rogue pharaoh Akhenaten
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    Only 26.2 miles from Greece to Louisville! 🏃‍♀️
    Ildiko
    • May 9
    • 6 min

    Only 26.2 miles from Greece to Louisville! 🏃‍♀️

    Greek messengers of the past yielded the worldwide marathoners of today. A victory, a legend, an Olympic Game, now inspires 1 million/year.
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    St. Louis, the Gateway to Painted Stone!
    Ildiko
    • Apr 20
    • 6 min

    St. Louis, the Gateway to Painted Stone!

    The Gateway of St. Louis welcomes the Renaissance ... with a twist! A must see exhibition of paintings on precious STONE supports.
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    Gentle Giants of the Forest
    Ildiko
    • Nov 17, 2021
    • 3 min

    Gentle Giants of the Forest

    It's the most wonderful time of the year. Autumn! Colorful leaves, crisp weather, gorgeous trails, and if hiking in Bernheim, TROLLS, too!
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    The Indy Van Gogh!
    Ildiko
    • Sep 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Indy Van Gogh!

    Immerse yourself in the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh in INDIANAPOLIS or one of MANY other cities, worldwide, offering such experiences!
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    Hide-n-Seek of European Masterpieces
    Ildiko
    • Aug 4, 2021
    • 5 min

    Hide-n-Seek of European Masterpieces

    Countless European masterworks share the deep, dark history of being looted, transferred, hidden in salt mines, or nearly lost forever.
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    Tales of the Ancient Greek 'Geek Squad'
    Ildiko
    • Jul 26, 2021
    • 5 min

    Tales of the Ancient Greek 'Geek Squad'

    Technology is a term we associate with OUR modern world. But don't be fooled! The Ancient Greeks of the BC era were the ultimate Geek Squad!
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    Let's goooooooo, Lego! 🦁 🦓 🐢
    Ildiko
    • Jun 16, 2021
    • 3 min

    Let's goooooooo, Lego! 🦁 🦓 🐢

    A colorful and whimsical ARTistic display of massive Lego sculptures currently POPulates the Cheekwood gardens. Awesome for ALL ages!!
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    'Couture' Illusions 👗🥻🩰
    Ildiko
    • Jun 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    'Couture' Illusions 👗🥻🩰

    Now is a sweet time to travel to Louisville to see art FASHIONED from PAPER! A brilliant exhibit at the Speed Art Museum not to be missed.
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    Counterclockwise from Rome to Kentucky 🏇🏇🏇
    Ildiko
    • Apr 24, 2021
    • 7 min

    Counterclockwise from Rome to Kentucky 🏇🏇🏇

    What does Louisville, Kentucky have in common with the Romans? Horse culture, of course! Both staged spectacles so different, yet similar.
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    "Jet set" across Europe in Nashville!
    Ildiko
    • Apr 14, 2021
    • 4 min

    "Jet set" across Europe in Nashville!

    Nashville is MORE than an American country music bastion. Its sunny skies have been kissed by European art, landscape, and architecture.
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    Tiptoe thru the Tulips from Istanbul to Holland
    Ildiko
    • Jan 27, 2021
    • 6 min

    Tiptoe thru the Tulips from Istanbul to Holland

    Four crescent-petals and a stem associated with so much symbolism and beauty. Read how these gorgeous palettes of color touched history.
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    Experience Europe vicariously in Cincinnati
    Ildiko
    • Jan 20, 2021
    • 4 min

    Experience Europe vicariously in Cincinnati

    Yes, we ALL want to travel! But we have to be patient a little longer. In the meantime, let Duveneck fly YOUR soul to Europe, in Cincinnati.
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    From Plain Tubes to Plein Air
    Ildiko
    • Nov 25, 2020
    • 5 min

    From Plain Tubes to Plein Air

    Visit Paris in Chicago! Home to largest collection of Monet's paintings outside of Paris. Plein air Impressionism has innovation to thank.
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    Enter a Time Capsule and Fasten Your Seatbelt!
    Ildiko
    • Nov 4, 2020
    • 4 min

    Enter a Time Capsule and Fasten Your Seatbelt!

    Certainly one cannot help but be enamored by HISTORY. If you could blast yourself to the past, WHERE would you want to land, WHEN and WHY?
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    Yes. #ArtemisiaToo!!
    Ildiko
    • Oct 14, 2020
    • 5 min

    Yes. #ArtemisiaToo!!

    Get familiar with this illustrious Baroque artist whose story remains not only RELEVANT but sure to resonate with millions of women TODAY.
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    Purple Reign ... but why purple??
    Ildiko
    • Sep 2, 2020
    • 5 min

    Purple Reign ... but why purple??

    Emperors and Royals "reigned" PURPLE across their empires showering the citizens with a vibrant display of their obscene wealth and power.
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    Michelangelo and his 3 Pietàs, or are they??
    Ildiko
    • Aug 19, 2020
    • 7 min

    Michelangelo and his 3 Pietàs, or are they??

    Mother and son ... the Pietàs were Michelangelo's lifelong projects, among "just a few 😉" other works. Are you familiar with all 3 of them?
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    The Hagia Sophia, a cultural landmark!
    Ildiko
    • Jul 29, 2020
    • 7 min

    The Hagia Sophia, a cultural landmark!

    The Hagia Sophia is a UNESCO cultural landmark. Its rich and storied history makes it a monument that is treasured and coveted by all.
    114 views0 comments
    Why Warhol Pops! 🤩💥
    Ildiko
    • Jul 15, 2020
    • 5 min

    Why Warhol Pops! 🤩💥

    The art genre that POPPED up in post-war Britain and America. A time when banal everyday objects became fresh and popular. A time of Warhol!
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