‘Erotic’ painting disowned by Picasso expected to have US debut in major exhibit at NYC museum

Disowned Picasso painting to have US debut in NYC

NEW YORK – A painting disowned by Pablo Picasso is expected to have its U.S. debut in a major exhibit of his work at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, though it’s unlikely to be a highlight of the show.
Questions have been raised about the authenticity …. Original article  : ‘Erotic’ painting disowned by Picasso expected to have US debut in major exhibit at NYC museum.

Smithsonian teams with QVC to create new jewelry line based on museum’s gem collections

Smithsonian announces new jewelry line with QVC

WASHINGTON – The Smithsonian Institution has agreed to license its renowned gem and jewelry collection for a line of products with the TV shopping network QVC.
The deal announced Thursday will produce a jewelry line this fall. It will be based on the National Gem and Mineral Collection at the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Smithsonian teams with QVC to create new jewelry line based on museum’s gem collections.

At Sept. 11 museum, candle-filled shrines and World Trade Center steel portray post-9/11 NYC

9/11 museum exhibits show NY vigils, WTC cleanup

NEW YORK – The shrines of candles and flowers and the broken pieces of steel standing at ground zero became iconic images of post-Sept. 11 New York in the weeks after the terrorist attack.
Visitors to the planned memorial museum will see re-creations of the vigils and makeshift memorials …. Source  : At Sept. 11 museum, candle-filled shrines and World Trade Center steel portray post-9/11 NYC.

Michelle Obama, on cover of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, lists favorite DC-area destinations

Michelle Obama on cover of Conde Nast Traveler mag
NEW YORK – Michelle Obama says the Newseum and historic attractions like Monticello are among her daughters’ favorite places to visit in Washington and the surrounding area, according to a cover story in the May issue of Conde Nast Traveler magazine called “Mrs. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.