Brian Sindler – Beyond Plein Air Painting
Brian Sindler is an award-winning contemporary plein air artist yet his works encompass a far greater depth and complexity than traditional landscape painting. Conveying mood and emotion through…
Journal
Peoples, deities and the objects they made: notes on the cultures behind the collection.
The Legend of Hanuman
Hanuman is one of the most recognized, revered and respected deities in the Hindu pantheon. Half human, half monkey, he is worshiped for his great strength, undying devotion,…
Radha-Krishna
One of the greatest love stories of all time is the Hindu legend of Radha and Krishna. Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, grew up in the small…
Stories
Amber and its Healing Power
Though amber is sometimes referred to as a gemstone, it is in fact resin from pine trees that fossilized over millions of years.
Dogon Star Gazers
The Dogon people have resided in central Mali along the Bandiagara escarpment since they migrated there sometime in the 15th century.
Lasting Impressions – European Influence on African Art
The influence of European aesthetics on African art can be traced as far back as the 15th century when the Portuguese first landed on the continent. In particular,…
The Sound of Harmony – Tibetan Singing Bowls
Tibetan singing bowls were traditionally used by Buddhist monks to focus and center the mind during meditations. Made from a unique composition of five or seven metals believed…
Royal Stone – Makrana Marble Carving in India
Pure white marble quarried from Makrana in Rajasthan is considered the finest in all of India and has come to characterize some of the most famous architectures, including…
Minkisi – Power Figures & Nail Fetishes from Central Africa
In the Congo lands of Central Africa, artful figures known as ‘fetishes’ in the West are called nkisi (pl. minkisi). They were believed to be receptacles for spirits,…
Stories
Fragrances by Volnay
All Volnay perfumes began with the same orginal base formula: Base 4092, with the dedication and heart that goes into preserving and honoring their heritage.