Hugo von Hofmannstahl was a writer born in Vienna. I got to know his work from the operas of the German
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The 20th century Venus of Urbino – Monica Bellucci
I know, I know, it was supposed to be only a three part sequence, but life is unpredictable, and Monica
Continue readingThe 20th century Venus of Urbino – Part III: Streep, Pfeiffer, Thurman
This is Part III of the search for the 20th century Venus of Urbino, starring Meryl Streep, Michelle Pfeiffer, and
Continue readingThe 20th century Venus of Urbino – Part II: Vitti, Dunaway, Deneuve
I continue with the journey I started yesterday, nominating the candidates for the 20th century Venus of Urbino. Today I
Continue readingThe 20th century Venus of Urbino – Part I: Hayworth, Aimee, Cardinale
As it happens, the community of this blog, nicknamed “Binelik Atelier” has started a discourse on who might pose for
Continue readingFirenze! A very small sample of the treasures
I could not resist the temptation to share some of the stunning works of art that one can see in
Continue readingFirenze! The jewel of Arno
I continue this journey in Toscana with a visit to Firenze, home of so many treasures of the world culture
Continue readingToscana forever and ever – Montalcino, Pienza and Monte Amiata
After the enthusiastic response to the beauties of Toscana, I share with you today some more pictures from this blessed
Continue readingA surprise discovery in Toscana – Castello Vicchiomaggio
Surprises abound in life, and this one was a good one! I was driving on Chianti Road, on my way
Continue readingLini e Lane di Firenze, Catalog 1961 – Table Setting and Etiquette – A journey back in time
Today I want to share with you fragments of the 1961 catalog of the house of “Lini e Lane di
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