Irish Pubs: More than a Drinking Spot️
For many, drinking is more than a desire to quench their thirst. Most times, bars, cafes, and pubs provide an opportunity to enjoy many other activities. The bar and coffee culture is robust in many parts of Europe and the United States. They use these spots to get a cool drink or coffee while taking […]
Hidden Messages in Vermeer’s Paintings
Johannes Vermeer was a 17th-century Dutch painter. Although popular today, the situation was different during his lifetime. Vermeer’s style that plays on light and color tones makes his works stand out, but he enjoyed little success when he was alive. After his death, his paintings gained recognition, and the desire for every detail about them […]
Exclusive Chinese Arts on Display During the National Museum of Art’s Centennial Celebration
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will present an exhibition dedicated to Anyang, the capital city of China’s Shang dynasty. The collection, which will be on view in the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, is one in a series curated to celebrate the National Museum of Asian Art’s centennial anniversary. Anyang will be on view […]
A Lost Van Dyck Painting Was Rediscovered in a Farm Shed
Art pieces derive their worth from the perceived value of those appreciating them. There have been several instances of art being misvalued, and someone either earns big or loses in the deal. A recent example occurred in January 2023, when Sotheby’s sold a painting for $3.1 million. The same painting was bought for $600 in […]
Nearly Half of All American Youths Live With Their Parents.
The percentage of young adults living with their parents is on the increase. Research shows that 48% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 26 are living with their parents. This is a slight decrease from the peak recorded in 2020. During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, more young adults moved back to […]
A Week-Long Chinese Revelry in Germany
For a few days every year, the town of Dietfurt in Bavaria, Germany, turns Chinese. Hundreds of citizens wear traditional Chinese costumes to celebrate Carnival, a Chinese festival. What started with just the Bavarians celebrating is now an attraction that draws hundreds of visitors from China and other parts of the world. Carnival is a […]
Lunar New Year: The Watches of Rabbits
The Chinese New Year, which operates based on the lunisolar calendar, is celebrated by more than just those who identify as Chinese. Brands appeal to the holiday by launching new collections at the beginning of the Lunar New Year. Watchmakers routinely use the animal of the new year, which changes every 12 years, as the […]
2022 Stock Crunch Leaves Tech Billionaires Significantly Poorer
The tech industry was one of the few that thrived during the pandemic. As a result, tech companies entered 2021 strong and attracted investors, making their stock values soar. However, things took a different course in 2022 as various socio-economic forced a downturn in the industry. As a result, by the end of the year, […]
Ancient Chinese Creative Works Sail Through Digital Era
The relationships between traditional Chinese art and digital media has come under greater study as arts from long ago are attracting increased interest. Many of these pieces were formerly only available to those who could travel to the original sites to view the original artwork. Now, with the introduction of digital technologies like 3D printing […]
The Great Censor Wall of China is Falling Down
Online videos of protests and the rapid sharing of these videos on various websites have brought the Great Censor Wall of China under scrutiny. For the first time in Xi Jinping’s decade-long administration, it seems like the government is struggling to suppress dissent. Over the past few days, more videos of protesters have flooded the […]