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CITINERARY: Montjuïc & Miró, Barcelona

Posted on June 4, 2017 by admin

I am located in the former Palace of Graphic Arts built in Montjuïc for the 1929 World’s Fair. The permanent exhibits illustrate the evolution of Catalonia and its environment during Prehistory and Ancient History. The collections are organized based on … Continue reading →

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CITINERARY: Barcelona Sweet History!

Posted on June 3, 2017 by admin

Would you like a tour around the cultures of the world and discover the artistic and cultural heritage of diverse peoples from Africa, Asia, America and Oceania? To start the visit we suggest a tour via 12 outstanding works, a … Continue reading →

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CITINERARY: Barcelona Art Surprise!

Posted on June 2, 2017 by admin

Casa Calvet de Barcelona (1899) is one of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings. Some people consider it his most conservative work but it also contains markedly modernista elements, such as the façade which terminates in a curve and the attic balconies, … Continue reading →

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TRIP: 2017.06-07.Spain-RO

Posted on June 1, 2017 by admin

Ready for summer travel! Here’s a tentative itinerary with many old favorites, new things to try, a lot to discover, some places that will stay on the wish list for the next travels and room for surprises… ¡buen viaje! 0. … Continue reading →

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SAN MATEO: Maker Faire

Posted on May 20, 2017 by admin

Finally made it to the Maker Faire and it was great! Early morning was the best, when we’ve got to make our own book at the San Francisco Center for the Book, played with Geometry on a Roll, met the … Continue reading →

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STANFORD: Second Sunday

Posted on May 14, 2017 by admin

Creativity on the Line + Second Sunday + a touch of Miró = Happy Mother’s Day!

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SAN JOSE: Happy International Jazz Day!

Posted on April 30, 2017 by admin

A short visit to see the Tech Challenge and a second visit to Fragile Waters brought us the surprise of jazz in Downtown San Jose… how could I have forgotten that today is the International Jazz Day? Well, we love … Continue reading →

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Building the Ancient City: Athens

Posted on April 22, 2017 by admin
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SAN FRANCISCO: Matisse/Diebenkorn

Posted on April 15, 2017 by admin
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SAN JOSE: Fragile Waters

Posted on April 13, 2017 by admin

Fragile Waters: Photographs by Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II, and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly March 16, 2017 – August 6, 2017 San Jose Museum of Art

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