Seriously Warding off the Evil Eye
So are the blue glass evil eyes just tourist kitsch? You’re probably seen this symbol before: the light blue and white circles set in a dark blue glass base. This stylized eye is meant to ward off the...
View ArticleMuseum of Stained Glass Windows, Navy Pier Chicago
Have you ever unexpectedly stumbled on something amazing while traveling? The Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows is just that! It is a free collection of art tucked into the Navy Pier in Chicago...
View ArticleEgyptian Blue Faience
The monthly ArtSmart Roundtable brings together some of the best art-focused travel blogs to post on a common theme. This month we are discussing Color! Color has enchanted artists and art lovers for...
View ArticleSculpting with Glass: The Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle
A few years ago I had the opportunity in Boston to see a traveling exhibit of Dale Chihuly’s glass installations while they awaited construction of their permanent home in Seattle. I’m really...
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