Art Museums, Other Worlds

The most wonderful aspect of living in Washington DC is the easy access to its world-class museums and monuments, most of them free of charge. I never tire of repeatedly visiting all the Smithsonian museums and it is a special reward to frequently … [Read more...]

Experimental Innovation

Malcolm Gladwell entertains the notion of experimental innovation. His thesis is simple. Most of us will never be geniuses right out of the gates. We need to toil, and work, and revise, and improve, and never settle for mediocrity. As Mr. Gladwell … [Read more...]

Panorama Mesdag

My favorite painting in the world is the Panorama painted by Mesdag and housed in a one-of-a-kind museum in the Hague, in the Netherlands. Rarely does one get to see a piece of art where the viewer becomes part of the artistic experience. Mesdag, … [Read more...]

Casa Do Pontal Museum, RIO

While I don't have an artistic bone in my body, I am fascinated by art, and the creative genius of local artisans. I had the privilege of visiting the Casa Do Pontal Museum, about an hours drive outside of RIO. The museum is a tribute to … [Read more...]