Free access to the treasures of the world is the splendid gift offered every visitor to the British Museum. When you pass through the Greek-temple facade in the Bloomsbury district, you’re entering a shrine to human endeavor, history and art.  Some 7 million objects from all continents are exhibited in the museum, showing human culture from pre-historic times to the present. Those who ... Read Full Article

I’ll admit it- I’ve always been a fan of contemporary art. This appreciation turned into a passion during my time working for the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and I became a full-blown contemporary art junkie. Though I have since pursued a career in academia and world language education, the arts have always remained part of my personal and profession (writing) life. In the fall of 2008, the ... Read Full Article