We replaced the re-gilded French 18th century frame with a newly acquired Dutch 17th century burr walnut and ripple moulding frame on Gerhard ter Borch’s interior of a Woman playing a Lute. The difference is that we now look into rather than at the room.

Projects that foster dialogue between past and present. A renewed vision of the legacy of the great master of haute couture. TRANSMISSIONS is memory, learning, and future.

Empire Podcast After the heyday of Ottoman rule in the 16th and 17th centuries, the power of Istanbul weekened and local autonomy became a reality. Economic growth, driven by exports of cotton, wheat and citrus fruits, boosted the population in the coastal cities and widened the gap with the

Perhaps The Times and The Sunday Times can commission a piece by Fitzroy Morrissey, a scholar in this field?

Cancello in ferro battuto al Lido #venezia #venice #veneziagram #igersvenezia #veneziadavivere #venise #tourguide #travel #travelgram #guidetouristique

For #ManuscriptMonday we’re sharing the Muraqqa‘at Album. The text within dates to the 13thC while the intricate illumination was added in the 17thC. The calligraphy is attributed to Yaqut al-Musta‘simi, one of the most revered figures in the history of Islamic calligraphy.

American model and actress Beverly Johnson was born #OnThisDay in 1952. She was photographed by Kourken Pakchanian for the December 1973 edition of Vogue, wearing this Mollie Parnis one-shouldered, draped coral jersey dress. Sold by Shrimpton Couture. #Fashionhistory #model

This man will sleep in prison from next Tuesday (21 October).

On Charles Frederick’s Worth’s birthday, it's #frockingfabulous #HouseofWorth Day! I could drink this in all day long. Via LACMA.

Au musée d'Orsay, "Le Désespéré", chef-d'œuvre de Gustave Courbet, exposé pour la première fois en France depuis près de vingt ans l.franceinfo.fr/hXw

St. Francis of Assisi by Jusepe de Ribera, 1643 (Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery)

This is an early Balmain, dating to 1948, a form fitting red wool dress that focuses on line rather than embellishment. Where Balmain’s later collections would feature exquisite embroidery and beadwork, this is a different approach altogether. I like it though #tuhuraotagomuseum

Toppa veneziana #venezia #venice #veneziagram #igersvenezia #veneziadavivere #venise #tourguide #travel #travelgram #guidetouristique

AMMAZZA CHE BOTTO HA FATTO NONNA!!!!!

Ara potser li canviaria el color de la samarreta al senyor recolçat a la barana del primer pis –però aquestes coses els fotògrafs d'arquitectura no les fan 📷🤪

Plumeaux! Éponges! c.1900. Paris

“Psychological support helps prevent more serious disorders like PTSD… Healing the body is not enough.” In eastern 🇨🇩, psychologist Annie Kahambu Kikoli has spent 3 years helping people heal from trauma. She shares her journey & what keeps her going. 👉🏿afro.who.int/countries/demo…

Douce nuit 🌃 à tous gros bisous 😚 d'Alsace #Colmar

"Surely it's possible to say: yes, China is both an economic opportunity and a national security threat!" Did the government collapse a spy trial to protect British trade interests with China? emily m, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall discuss on today's podcast.