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Random Moment #32 — Heart of Glass
Pop mashups that include a contemporary composer’s work turn out to be rarer than we first assumed. Here are a few good examples—Blondie × Philip Glass, Dinah Washington layered over Max Richter, David Bowie + Steve Reich, and Brian Eno x Igor Stravinsky. We tried but cannot find any mashup involving works by John Cage…
Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 10
Following our 9-part series showcasing nearly 100 photographs of cafés, bars, and brasseries on the street corners of Paris, we recently returned to the city and captured even more photos. These establishments offer an endless source of fascination, as both residents and visitors go about their daily routines in a unique setting. This compilation is…
Roaming around LUMA Arles in Provence – Part 2
This is the second part of our coverage of LUMA Arles which is much more than just a museum; it’s an ambitious, interdisciplinary creative campus that has fundamentally revitalized a vast area of the historic city. Part 1 is here in case you missed it. Enjoy a tune while browsing. The LUMA campus is situated…
Roaming around LUMA Arles in Provence – Part 1
On a trip through the South of France, we arrived at Arles in Provence expecting Roman heritage and the famous quality of light that inspired Van Gogh. What we didn’t expect was LUMA Arles. This spectacular contemporary arts complex is a genuinely bold addition that has reshaped the cultural map of this historic city. Enjoy…
