Istanbul and the hammam: legend, reality and innovation
If we think of the ideal birthplace of the hammam, Istanbul immediately comes to mind. It is here in fact that Roman baths, Byzantine hedonism and Ottoman purification rites were able to coexist and evolve. Here in this cultural and religio...
Tradition and contradiction, the contemporary charm of Istanbul
Port of the Orient and capital of three empires - Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman - Istanbul attracts millions of tourists with its history and its extraordinary beauty. Visiting it is like living a legend: cultural crossroads, mosques and the...
New York Again, History and Curiosities
Modern, with skyscrapers and contemporary art and architecture, New York is also historic and monumental. More recent than our part of the Western world, it’s as if it wanted to speed up history to bestow the city with spectacular elements ...
Art in New York
Between one appointment for work and another, I always try to leave some room for one of my undying passions: contemporary art. New York is a very active hub with such museums of international stature as the Guggenheim, the MOMA, the Metrop...