Artists Against the Eiffel Tower
“I ought to be jealous of the tower. She is more famous than I am.” Gustave Eiffel Gustave Eiffel’s words have a prophetic ring. The Eiffel Tower continues to be … Continue reading Artists Against the Eiffel Tower
Category: Architects
Happy Birthday, Antoni Gaudí!
“Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.” Antoni Gaudí December 2007, I travelled to Barcelona to experience Antoni … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Antoni Gaudí!
Arthur Erickson’s Canada House – His Last Gift to Vancouver
Arthur Erickson died in 2009 but his creativity and brilliance lives on in his last and final legacy – Canada House in Olympic Village. A passionate advocate of cultural awareness, … Continue reading Arthur Erickson’s Canada House – His Last Gift to Vancouver
Art Nouveau: Ideas Inspire Innovation
“Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts – the book of their deeds, the book of their words and the book of their art.” John Ruskin The Belgian journal … Continue reading Art Nouveau: Ideas Inspire Innovation
