One Man, Three Heads
Jan Toorop (1858-1928) was a Dutch-Indonesian artist, who lived much of his life in Den Haag. He is perhaps best known as a symbolist, where his individual style seemed to […]
Chromolocomotion
-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 35 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photo(s) taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]
Rembrandt and his Night Watch
The Netherlands’ famous painter, Rembrandt van Rijn, is commemorated by a large statue in Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt Square), not a million miles from where he lived between 1639 and 1656. It stands high on a plinth with a […]
Bollards to Match!
This intricate black and white design adorns a shop front in Le Marais area of Paris. At first glance I thought it was a temporary decoration, but the time and […]
N is for… Nelson Mandela
Larger than life, this statue of Nelson Mandela strides towards the Peace Palace in Den Haag. Arie Schippers has captured the great man’s massive personality in this more than twice life size sculpture […]
Castle of Turkish Dreams?
I am bringing you another mural from Istanbul this week: very different to the traditional images of the last ones I shared. Linked to Monday Mural.
Young Love
When love beckons to you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you, yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions […]
Sitges and Shoes
I won’t deny it – I do enjoy shopping. And Sitges is a great place to indulge my habit; there is an impressive selection of independent shops providing plenty of clothes and shoe […]
From Nose Jobs to Bottom Lifts
This week, Cee has prompted us to feature smooth objects as part of her Fun Foto Challenge. Some things become smooth even if they don’t start out that way; take […]
M is for… Meltdown
“..a disastrous collapse or breakdown…” This amazing green sculpture is made uranium glass lit by ultraviolet light. The eerie glow suggsest meltdown to me, though I’m not sure that’s what […]
Calderon Gagged
Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600 — 1681), born and died in Madrid, was the dramatist and poet who succeeded Lope de Vega as the greatest Spanish playwright of the Golden Age. He is well […]
Travel with Intent 