The Sky’s The Limit For Visionary Dutch Artist Piet Parra
The multi-talented Pieter Janssen – known in the art world as Piet Parra, or simply Parra – has spread his creative wings wide, from his base in Amsterdam. Between an instantly
Join us in this episode as we unpack “Global Perspectives on China’s Belt and Road Initiative,” edited by Florian Schneider. Discover the fascinating interplay of voices and influences that shape this monumental project. We’ll explore how a diverse array of actors—ranging from grassroots organizations to...
Read MoreIn this episode, we explore how the First World War transformed East Asia in ways that still resonate today. Based on Frank Jacob’s eye-opening book “East Asia and the First World War,” we’ll uncover Japan’s dramatic rise to power during the conflict and the social...
Read MoreCurious about how ancient empires controlled their people? In this episode, we explore “Creating an Empire of Informers” by Poppy Tushingham, which takes us back to 672 BC when Assyrian King Esarhaddon imposed a shocking system of surveillance. Imagine an empire where everyone, from neighbors...
Read MoreIn this episode, we explore “Broken Narrative: The Politics of Contemporary Art in Albania” by Marco Mazzi and Armando Lulaj, a thought-provoking look at how art and politics intertwine in Albania’s turbulent recent history. Through an in-depth interview with artist Armando Lulaj, we trace the...
Read MoreIn this engaging episode, we delve into Sebastian Coxon’s “Beards and Texts,” which explores the significant role of beards in medieval German literature from the mid-twelfth to the early sixteenth centuries. Coxon reveals how beards symbolize masculinity and serve as important motifs in discussions of...
Read MoreJoin us for an engaging episode as we explore “Barbarian Europe” by Karol Modzelewski, a fascinating examination of the profound yet often overlooked influence of early Germanic and Slavic societies on European culture. While the legacies of the Christian Church and classical antiquity are well-documented,...
Read MoreIn this episode, we explore “Armies and Ecosystems in Premodern Europe” by Sander Govaerts, a thought-provoking examination of the intricate ties between military forces and their environments in historical Europe. Focusing on the Meuse Region, a significant battleground between France and Germany, Govaerts reveals how...
Read MoreIn this episode, we explore the fascinating world of medieval Western Scandinavia and how people understood their own identities between 800 and 1500. “Approaches to the Medieval Self,” edited by Stefka G. Eriksen, Karen Langsholt Holmqvist, and Bjørn Bandlien, uncovers intriguing insights from archaeology, art,...
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We hope to organize cultural events, stimulating discussions, and lectures related to the promotion and access to art for all. Even though the collection is private, we feel that sharing it is the best way to maintain and grow it for generations to come. Learn more.
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The multi-talented Pieter Janssen – known in the art world as Piet Parra, or simply Parra – has spread his creative wings wide, from his base in Amsterdam. Between an instantly
To step into the world of Coarse (began by Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk) is to slide sideways into a whimsical world of fantasy, adventure, and layered intricacy. Within the th
Zodiac inspired timepieces from the most esteemed watchmaker’s of the world have become a covetable niche for many a collector. Among this fascinating and often enchanting roster
If you have a hunger for mystery, and a taste for the sublime, there may be no better artist to serve you than Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf. His images ooze decadence and poise t
Listening to Daniel Arsham speak, it seems natural to marvel at how such prolific productivity and serene calm can co-exist within one person. Perhaps, however, it is exactly this