by janecanapini | Nov 25, 2015 | Artefacts, Canada, Toronto
Some very clever advertising folks have christened the current exhibit at Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum #ROMpeii, which is more than just a great social media handle: it actually reflects the partnership between Canada and Italy, whereby the ROM has been able...
by janecanapini | Jun 5, 2015 | Artefacts, Myanmar
As accessories go, I’m not all that into purses, but when I met the woman who made these Shan bags, I couldn’t NOT bring one home…
by janecanapini | Jun 18, 2014 | Artefacts, Attractions, Italy, Rome
The Art: (from left to right) A cheap ceramic replica of La Bocca della Veritå; the ‘real deal’ in Rome; and Audrey Hepburn testing its powers in the movie Roman Holiday. The Story: (or how I discovered La Bocca della Verità) On my first ever visit...
by janecanapini | May 21, 2014 | Artefacts, Mexico
The Art: A ceramic statuette from Cancun, Mexico The Story: When I heard about a large local arts and crafts market in the town of Cancun, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to see a little of what the artisans had to offer, so I headed into town, still hungover...
