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Lifestyle, Nature and Tourism

A Summer Memory: Ten Favorite Flower Photos From Kew Gardens, London

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London is the only city where I’ve seen rose bushes grow as tall as houses. During a visit to Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, I didn’t even need to crouch to capture this trio of pink roses against a perfect summer sky. If you were in London during the first half of August 2024, you’ll remember the freakish heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 90°F. Just looking at this photo brings back that sweltering glow! Continue reading A Summer Memory: Ten Favorite Flower Photos From Kew Gardens, London →

Arts and Culture

Modern Art Monday Presents: Marc Quinn, The White Mangrove of Isabella Island

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When Marc Quinn studied art history in the 1980s, he became enamored with Dutch flower painting of the 16th and 17th centuries. These painters were obliged to wait for each flower to come into season before painting it into their compositions, culminating, and images of ideal but impossible bouquets.
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Arts and Culture

Modern Art Monday Presents: Marc Quinn, The Origin of Species

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After making his first frozen blood head Self (1991), contemporary British artist Marc Quinn continued to experiment with his own refrigerated likeness. With The Origin of Species (1993), the experiment became a way to examine the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Marc Quinn, The Origin of Species →

Design and Innovation

The Great Pagoda at Kew Gardens, London

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The Great Pagoda at Kew Gardens in London is an iconic structure known for its unique architecture and historical significance. Here are some key points about it:

Location: The Great Pagoda is located within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in southwest London. It stands in the south-western corner of the gardens, near the Palm House.

Architecture: The Pagoda was built in 1762 during the reign of King George III. It was designed by the English architect Sir William Chambers, who was inspired by the pagodas he saw during his travels in East Asia.
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Design and Innovation

Eye On Design: The Hive at Kew Gardens

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Contrary to what one might assume, there are no actual living bees inside The Hive; a unique world-class installation and experience on view at Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in London. Created by artist Wolfgang Buttress, The Hive uses sound to provide nature enthusiasts with a way to consider the life and work of bees from a new and profound angle. Let’s take a look inside this mammoth structure.
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