“Photography is the process of making pictures by means of the action of light.” Clearly defined as a technique, how then should it be typecast: reporting, remembrancer, art … ? While her work may be exhibited implicitly as art, the … Continue reading
If you are thinking of collecting art, much thought should go into your choices before purchasing. First, you need to know what you like, what moves you. Visit galleries, go to art exhibitions and fairs. Discuss art with friends; define … Continue reading
The association of art and Paris is well deserved. Beyond its exceptional art museums, Paris is teeming with a plethora of galleries. Any type of art can be seen in Paris’ galleries, from ancient Greek statues through renaissance works to … Continue reading
Once, when I had been asked to pick up the artist wife of a film-maker for “Festival America” (a biennial fair in American literature where numerous writers are invited to present their books and literary subjects in general), she asked … Continue reading
One of the things I’ve come to appreciate about working with accountants and lawyers over the years is their most frequent response to what a layman would consider a fairly innocent and straightforward question: “It depends.” That “it depends” has … Continue reading