What do you think of graffiti? In my experience, there are two possible reactions: It’s vandalism, or It’s art. Without getting into that argument, let’s look at a particular type of graffiti: the kind that names the person writing it, often accompanied by a date. Just that: name and date. ... Read More
Forbidden Spaces in Chateau Chaumont
What intrigues me almost as much as the chateaux we’ve been visiting, is what we usually haven’t seen. The rooms that are all done up for the tourists, dressed up, you could say, are lovely: period furniture; beamed, painted ceilings; ornate tapestries; and so on. There are signs explaining who ... Read More
