Dr. Gary Vikan, director of the Walters Art Museum, speaking on leadership. Continue reading
Category Archives: Leaders & People
Antiquity / Art / Greece / Leaders & People
Parthenon Marbles: Who Owns the Patrimony of Human Kind with Dr. Gary Vikan
When least expected, an answer comes forward that goes beyond a country’s claim, international law and suggests there is a global sense of decency when addressing cultural heritage and patrimony. Dr. Gary Vikan, during one of his last public lectures as the director of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland and completely not related to the topic of his lecture on his upcoming book on the Shroud of Turin, was asked, “Should the Elgin Marbles be returned?” Continue reading
South Korean Artists: Emerging Visions and Market
As world events may loudly or subtly distract others, South Korean artists are taking their place in the art world with steady grace, bold visions and are earning respect in the market. A conversation with London and Paris gallery owners. Continue reading
Antiquity / Art / Greece / International / Leaders & People / Politics
Returnism: A Modern Day Tale of Greed, Art, Monuments and Justice (Part 1)
Delicious irony when Greek mythology filled with gods for love, wine and harvest is trumped by Biblical parables on theft, sibling rivalry and coveting someone else’s property. Only the absurd can be told in an imaginary tale of a king, his sons and their choices in art. Continue reading
Re-Inspire Greece: Gaea and a Paradigm Shift
Re-Inspire Greece, an initiative lead by Gaea, a leading Greek food company, is a paradigm shift in support of Greek entrepreneurs both in Greece and in the diaspora. Continue reading
Art / Books / Greece / International / Leaders & People / Poetry
Poetry: Ithaca by Constantine Cavafy
Constantine Cavafy, a Greek poet, would have celebrated his 150th birthday this year. The poem Ithaca on destinations strikes a cord on how to live life and to appreciate every moment. Continue reading
Antiquity / Books / Greece / Leaders & People
The Ancients are Silent Today
Georg Luck, professor of classics at Johns Hopkins University, a great teacher and translator of the ancients has passed today.
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Immigration Reform
I had the opportunity to submit a question to Mayor Villaraigosa speaking today at the National Press Club today. I wanted to know beyond the politics of immigration what words of encouragement he would offer to the millions of immigrant youth. His response was one that all should hear and apply to life. “Reach for … Continue reading
Art / Books / Innovation / International / Leaders & People / News/Media
Innovative Publishing Leader: Nils von Heijne
At the forefront of ebook publishing is Nils von Hejne – founder of uTales – a two-year old Swedish digital children’s book publishing company.
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Blanca Santander: Artist Triumphs Over Shining Path
With a gun held at her stomach and threatened with immediate death, Santander calmly was able to convince them she was an artist. An artist with a passion to paint the wildlife for children. As darkness squeezed out the remaining light, Santander says “miraculously’ she and her friend were released. Minus their motorcycle they began the silent, slow walk home through the jungle. Their walk became a journey through the blackness and certain death to life, freedom. Continue reading
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