Skokloster’s castle is a former private palace located on the Skohalvön near Mälaren in Håbo municipality, between Stockholm and Uppsala. Skokloster’s castle is considered one of Europe’s foremost baroque castles. It is the largest private palace ever built in Sweden and was added during the Swedish flourishing period’s most flourishing…
Azerbaijani cuisine (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan mətbəxi) refers to the cooking styles and dishes of the Azeris in Azerbaijan and Iranian Azerbaijan. Many foods that are indigenous to the country can now be seen in the cuisines of other neighboring cultures. For the Azerbaijanis, food is an important part of their culture…
The Chablais massif is the second largest massif in the Northern Prealps. It is located in Haute-Savoie in the French Chablais and Faucigny, and partly in the Chablais Valaisan in Valais in Switzerland. The Chablais massif is a peripheral massif of the Alps. It is bounded from north to south…
In conjunction with Wine Paris, Vinexpo Paris 2022 host an outstanding showcase for wine and spirits from France and various international regions. The edition of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2021 has been postponed to 2022, from Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th February 2022 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles,…
Villa Foscarini, Negrelli, Rossi is a Venetian villa located in Stra in the province of Venice, along the Brenta Riviera. It is home to the Rossimoda museum of footwear. The Shoe Museum was opened in 1995. It was founded by Luigino Rossi, a footwear entrepreneur. He bought the Foscarini estate,…
Planeta Aqua is a large pavilion located at the end of the aquarium tour. There are several facilities with species adapted to different aquatic conditions. In the center of the room there is a shallow tank with guitar fish and rays, and in the circular loft, a series of aquariums…
Natural resource management refers to the management of natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations (stewardship). Natural resource management deals with managing the way in which people and natural…
The 15th Venice International Architecture Exhibition, open to the public from May 28 to November 27 2016 at the Giardini and the Arsenale. Titled “REPORTING FROM THE FRONT”, is directed by Alejandro Aravena and organized by La Biennale di Venezia chaired by Paolo Baratta. The Exhibition also includes 63 National…
Russian architecture follows a tradition whose roots were in war Kievan Rus’. After the fall of Kiev, Russian architectural history continued in the principalities of Vladimir-Suzdal, Novgorod, the succeeding states of the Tsardom of Russia, the including architecture). The great churches of Kievan Rus’, built after the adoption of Christianity…
An airport crash tender (known in some countries as an airport fire appliance) is a specialised fire engine designed for use in aircraft rescue and firefighting at aerodromes, airports, and military air bases. Description Airport crash tenders are extremely powerful machines. They offer relatively good acceleration for their size and…
Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement characterised by relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage of time), ordinary subject matter, inclusion of movement as a crucial element of human perception and…
Technical drawing, drafting or drawing, is the act and discipline of composing drawings that visually communicate how something functions or is constructed. Technical drawing – also known as industrial drawing – is a figurative graphic language for representation, technical communication, design and systemic analysis of mechanical, electronic or mechatronic products.…
For baroque in Milan we mean the dominant artistic style between the seventeenth and the first half of the eighteenth century in the city. In fact, thanks to the work of the cardinals Borromeo and its importance in Italian, first Spanish and then Austrian dominions, Milan experienced a lively artistic…
Scandinavia’s largest design fair, Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is held in Stockholmsmässan Stockholm on 7 to 11 February 2023 showing the companies news of Sweden and internationals related to sectors Home decoration, Furniture, Lighting. Beyond presenting work from local and international brands, the programme is set to include dedicated…
Fantastic architecture is an architectural style featuring attention-grabbing buildings. Such buildings can be considered as works of art, and are normally built purely for the amusement of its owner. Fantastic architecture should not be confused with novelty architecture. While both styles have unusual, attention-grabbing designs, novelty architecture is meant to…
Iranian architecture or Persian architecture (Persian:مهرازى ایرانی) is the architecture of Iran and parts of the rest of West Asia, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Its history dates back to at least 5,000 BC with characteristic examples distributed over a vast area from Turkey and Iraq to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan,…
The Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, the world’s foremost venue for Scandinavian design.The Stockholm Furniture Fair showcases the latest trends and innovative new products in design, and acts as a melting pot for buyers, architects, designers, press and influencers from around the world. New Nordic, Old Nordic, Soft Nordic, and…
The Japanese Gallery, on first and second floor. Buddha statues from the 9th to the 18th Century A.D. and objects from the 18th Century to the 20th, where you can admire large painted screens and a series of lacquered and gilded wooden sculptures. The rooms dedicated to Japan contain wooden…
The Macchiaioli were a group of Italian painters active in Tuscany in the second half of the nineteenth century. The macchiaioli formed a pictorial movement that developed in the Italian city of Florence in the second half of the 19th century. The term was coined in 1862 by an anonymous…
Algae fuel, algal biofuel, or algal oil is an alternative to liquid fossil fuels that uses algae as its source of energy-rich oils. Also, algae fuels are an alternative to commonly known biofuel sources, such as corn and sugarcane. Several companies and government agencies are funding efforts to reduce capital…
Planetarium House’s construction begins at the time of Adriano (117-138) and undergoes various reforms in late Roman times, highlighting among them the segregation of the plot in several room units. Residential building of almost 1,600 square meters, excluding the taverns that occupy the western half of an apple located between…
The Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the Swedish royal family. It is located in Drottningholm. Drottningholm Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is Swedish best-preserved royal castle built in the 17th century in Sweden and is representative of all European royal architecture from that time. The…
George de Forest Brush (September 28, 1855 – April 24, 1941) was an American painter. In collaboration with his friend, the artist Abbott H. Thayer, he made contributions to military camouflage, as did his wife, aviator and artist Mary Taylor Brush, and their son, the sculptor Gerome Brush. Brush is…
Colourful mural by Carolina Falkholt for No Limit Street Art Borås. Carolina Falkholt from No Limit Street Art Borås, Sweden No Limit is an outdoor art event inviting artists from around the world to participate in turning public space into an outdoor exhibition. No Limit been held in Borås, Sweden…
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Skokloster Castle, Skokloster, Sweden
Skokloster’s castle is a former private palace located on the Skohalvön near Mälaren in Håbo municipality, between Stockholm and Uppsala. Skokloster’s castle is considered one of Europe’s foremost baroque castles. It is the largest private palace ever built in Sweden and was added during the Swedish flourishing period’s most flourishing…
Read moreAzerbaijani cuisine
Azerbaijani cuisine (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan mətbəxi) refers to the cooking styles and dishes of the Azeris in Azerbaijan and Iranian Azerbaijan. Many foods that are indigenous to the country can now be seen in the cuisines of other neighboring cultures. For the Azerbaijanis, food is an important part of their culture…
Read moreChablais massif, Alps, France-Switzerland border
The Chablais massif is the second largest massif in the Northern Prealps. It is located in Haute-Savoie in the French Chablais and Faucigny, and partly in the Chablais Valaisan in Valais in Switzerland. The Chablais massif is a peripheral massif of the Alps. It is bounded from north to south…
Read moreReview of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022, France
In conjunction with Wine Paris, Vinexpo Paris 2022 host an outstanding showcase for wine and spirits from France and various international regions. The edition of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2021 has been postponed to 2022, from Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th February 2022 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles,…
Read moreFootwear Museum of Villa Foscarini Rossi, Stra, Italy
Villa Foscarini, Negrelli, Rossi is a Venetian villa located in Stra in the province of Venice, along the Brenta Riviera. It is home to the Rossimoda museum of footwear. The Shoe Museum was opened in 1995. It was founded by Luigino Rossi, a footwear entrepreneur. He bought the Foscarini estate,…
Read moreAqua Planet, Barcelona Aquarium
Planeta Aqua is a large pavilion located at the end of the aquarium tour. There are several facilities with species adapted to different aquatic conditions. In the center of the room there is a shallow tank with guitar fish and rays, and in the circular loft, a series of aquariums…
Read moreNatural resource management
Natural resource management refers to the management of natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations (stewardship). Natural resource management deals with managing the way in which people and natural…
Read moreReview of Venice Architecture Biennale 2016, Italy
The 15th Venice International Architecture Exhibition, open to the public from May 28 to November 27 2016 at the Giardini and the Arsenale. Titled “REPORTING FROM THE FRONT”, is directed by Alejandro Aravena and organized by La Biennale di Venezia chaired by Paolo Baratta. The Exhibition also includes 63 National…
Read moreRussian architecture
Russian architecture follows a tradition whose roots were in war Kievan Rus’. After the fall of Kiev, Russian architectural history continued in the principalities of Vladimir-Suzdal, Novgorod, the succeeding states of the Tsardom of Russia, the including architecture). The great churches of Kievan Rus’, built after the adoption of Christianity…
Read moreAirport crash tender
An airport crash tender (known in some countries as an airport fire appliance) is a specialised fire engine designed for use in aircraft rescue and firefighting at aerodromes, airports, and military air bases. Description Airport crash tenders are extremely powerful machines. They offer relatively good acceleration for their size and…
Read moreImpressionism
Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement characterised by relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, emphasis on accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage of time), ordinary subject matter, inclusion of movement as a crucial element of human perception and…
Read moreTechnical Drawing
Technical drawing, drafting or drawing, is the act and discipline of composing drawings that visually communicate how something functions or is constructed. Technical drawing – also known as industrial drawing – is a figurative graphic language for representation, technical communication, design and systemic analysis of mechanical, electronic or mechatronic products.…
Read moreMilan Baroque in 18th century
For baroque in Milan we mean the dominant artistic style between the seventeenth and the first half of the eighteenth century in the city. In fact, thanks to the work of the cardinals Borromeo and its importance in Italian, first Spanish and then Austrian dominions, Milan experienced a lively artistic…
Read moreReview of Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2023, Stockholm, Sweden
Scandinavia’s largest design fair, Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is held in Stockholmsmässan Stockholm on 7 to 11 February 2023 showing the companies news of Sweden and internationals related to sectors Home decoration, Furniture, Lighting. Beyond presenting work from local and international brands, the programme is set to include dedicated…
Read moreFantastic architecture
Fantastic architecture is an architectural style featuring attention-grabbing buildings. Such buildings can be considered as works of art, and are normally built purely for the amusement of its owner. Fantastic architecture should not be confused with novelty architecture. While both styles have unusual, attention-grabbing designs, novelty architecture is meant to…
Read moreArchitecture of Iran
Iranian architecture or Persian architecture (Persian:مهرازى ایرانی) is the architecture of Iran and parts of the rest of West Asia, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Its history dates back to at least 5,000 BC with characteristic examples distributed over a vast area from Turkey and Iraq to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan,…
Read moreStockholm Furniture & Light Fair in early years, Stockholm, Sweden
The Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, the world’s foremost venue for Scandinavian design.The Stockholm Furniture Fair showcases the latest trends and innovative new products in design, and acts as a melting pot for buyers, architects, designers, press and influencers from around the world. New Nordic, Old Nordic, Soft Nordic, and…
Read moreJapanese Gallery, Oriental Art Museum in Turin
The Japanese Gallery, on first and second floor. Buddha statues from the 9th to the 18th Century A.D. and objects from the 18th Century to the 20th, where you can admire large painted screens and a series of lacquered and gilded wooden sculptures. The rooms dedicated to Japan contain wooden…
Read moreMacchiaioli
The Macchiaioli were a group of Italian painters active in Tuscany in the second half of the nineteenth century. The macchiaioli formed a pictorial movement that developed in the Italian city of Florence in the second half of the 19th century. The term was coined in 1862 by an anonymous…
Read moreAlgae fuel
Algae fuel, algal biofuel, or algal oil is an alternative to liquid fossil fuels that uses algae as its source of energy-rich oils. Also, algae fuels are an alternative to commonly known biofuel sources, such as corn and sugarcane. Several companies and government agencies are funding efforts to reduce capital…
Read moreMosaic of the planetarium, 360° Video, Italica
Planetarium House’s construction begins at the time of Adriano (117-138) and undergoes various reforms in late Roman times, highlighting among them the segregation of the plot in several room units. Residential building of almost 1,600 square meters, excluding the taverns that occupy the western half of an apple located between…
Read moreDrottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden
The Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the Swedish royal family. It is located in Drottningholm. Drottningholm Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is Swedish best-preserved royal castle built in the 17th century in Sweden and is representative of all European royal architecture from that time. The…
Read moreGeorge de Forest Brush
George de Forest Brush (September 28, 1855 – April 24, 1941) was an American painter. In collaboration with his friend, the artist Abbott H. Thayer, he made contributions to military camouflage, as did his wife, aviator and artist Mary Taylor Brush, and their son, the sculptor Gerome Brush. Brush is…
Read moreCarolina Falkholt
Colourful mural by Carolina Falkholt for No Limit Street Art Borås. Carolina Falkholt from No Limit Street Art Borås, Sweden No Limit is an outdoor art event inviting artists from around the world to participate in turning public space into an outdoor exhibition. No Limit been held in Borås, Sweden…
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