Category: travels

We Wanted a #Revolution: Black #Radical Women, 1965–85

spent the day at the #albrightknoxartgallery in #buffalo to see this:

Focusing on the #work of #black #women #artists, We Wanted a #Revolution: Black #Radical Women, 1965–85 examines the #political, #social, #cultural, and #aesthetic priorities of women of #color from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s. It is the first #exhibition to highlight the voices and experiences of women of color—distinct from the primarily white, middle-class mainstream #feminist #movement in order to reorient conversations around #race, #feminism, political #action, #art #production, and art #history in this significant historical period.

The greatest wall you’ve never heard of: Mesmerising mosaics hidden in Pakistan’s Lahore Fort

The Picture Wall of Lahore Fort goes up for 17 metres and reaches across 450 metres – making it the biggest mural in the world. It was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1624 and constructed using a Persian technique called Kashi Kari. But despite this Middle Eastern influence, Simon Schama sees it as a glorious hybrid. “There are angels from Europe. Chinese dragons even make an appearance. There are royal hunts and epic battles. History, mythology, birds and beasts – the whole world as Jahangir understood it is on display.” More here.

St. Lawrence Market

This morning we drove to the St. Lawrence Sunday Antique Market in Toronto. Before any shopping/rummaging, we had breakfast at Le Petit Dejeuner. Had to wait in line but excellent poached eggs, potato rosti, apple slaw and brioche, followed by Brussels-style waffles with strawberries and Chantilly cream. At the market, we found wonderful jewelry and knick-knacks. Had coffee and hot chocolate at Second Cup and then back to Mississauga. Sahar picked us up for dinner. We had a medley of chaats at Milan (including my favorite: samosa chaat) and Kashmiri chai. For dessert we went to Sugar Marmalade and had strawberry mille-feuille with matcha ice cream, Taiwanese popcorn chicken (needed something savory too) and mango shaved ice. Will not be eating for several months after today!