Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Art exists everywhere, not just in museums. Grace Banks has delved into the best places in the world to experience art off the beaten track in the book Art Escapes (Gestalten), highlighting some of the best works by artists including Niki de Saint Phalle, Sol LeWitt and Mark Rothko, in forests, streets and even churches. As we begin to plan our summer vacations, we’re highlighting some of the locations in Art Escapes that deserve a place on your summer itinerary. First, Jean Cocteau’s tiny chapel on the Côte d'Azur — a little known art gem where dozens of his paintings cover the walls. In 1957 the French banker Louis Martinon asked artist and poet Jean Cocteau to lend his illustrious drawing style to a church he wanted to build in the small village Fréjus in the Côte d'Azur. Fresh from finishing his pastel murals of biblical characters in the chapel of Villefranche-sur-Mer in nearby Nice, Cocteau was happy to … [Read more...] about Discover A Secret Jean Cocteau Artwork On The Côte D’Azur in France
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Acts Of Heroism Give Hope During Nationwide Riots And Protests
Editor’s note: We endeavor to bring you the most complete news coverage possible. Here is an article showing some of the most outrageous actions from other protesters. As riots and protests continue to rock cities across the United States, heroic and brave actions from both police and protesters have provided a glimmer of hope during a time where tensions are running high. UFC Star Jon Jones prevents rioters from vandalizing Albuquerque UFC fighter Jon Jones posted an Instagram video Monday to his over 5 million followers of him stopping rioters from using spray paint to vandalize the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The video, which has garnered more than 1.2 million views, shows him telling the protesters that “this is not the way, man.” View this post on Instagram Is this shit even about George Floyd anymore?!? Why the fuck are you punk ass teenagers destroying our cities!?? ???????? As a young … [Read more...] about Acts Of Heroism Give Hope During Nationwide Riots And Protests