Brooklyn Museum, NY, through July 5, 2009 When Impressionism is mentioned, Monet, Renoir, Degas come to mind, but less frequently among the names is that of Gustave Caillebotte (French 1848–1894). Yet, he was very much their equal and a skilled and prolific painter. Wealthy, he had no need to sell his art. He supported his »more
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New York City Penthouse Designed for Optimum Space Use
Richard FriswellA knife-edged January wind, with temperatures hovering near zero, turned the short hike from Grand Central Station to East 35th Street into a gauntlet. A bright, sun-filled dome of blue hung over the city, making the towering buildings along the way appear like massive stalagmites rising with stony determination from an icy concrete floor. Multitudes »more
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Invitation to read a new on-line arts magazine
Richard FriswellARTES publisher invites readers to contribute to a new on-line magazine celebrating fine art, architecture and design
