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Luxes , this winter’s exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris, isn’t only about travels though. It explores perceptions of luxury throughout the ages and from all corners of the world. During this pandemic, it felt like a great luxury just to be able to visit such a fabulous exhibition. For a short… Continue reading When traveling was considered a luxury

L’Exibition(niste) – is a play of words with the English word ‘exhibition’ and the word ‘exhibitionist’. This famous French shoe creator is showing his art in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, Paris, for the first time. There’s a reason for France’s leading role as the handicraft’s Eldorado. Fashion and especially its haute couture have… Continue reading In the footsteps of Christian Louboutin

The “discovery museum”, or Palais de la Découverte, is trying to answer that question with this unusual and fun exhibition. And what a better place to show it than in Paris, the “city of love”? After having passed by a giant vibrant and pulsating heart made out of feathers, to remind us of the emotions… Continue reading Can love be explained scientifically?

A rare occasion to view Barbara Hepworth’s (1903-1975) works of art presents itself this winter at Musée Rodin, in collaboration with Tate. The museum is an ancient palace situated in a wonderfully kept garden. Some of the famous French sculptor, Auguste Rodin’s, works are displayed outside but most of them are shown inside the palace.… Continue reading A British sculptor in Paris

Just a short drive from the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, I had the pleasure to get an insight into life on a settler’s tea plantation. Nairobi isn’t a pretty city but it has the advantage of being close to nature and wild life delights. This cloudy but pleasantly warm morning, we drove up the hills… Continue reading Discovering a genuine tea farm