Karel Teige’s Jazz Age Alphabet

Abecada is the result of a collaboration between Czech artist Karel Teige and Czech dancer Milča Mayerová. Karel Teige was a Czech avant-garde artist, designer, and spokesperson for Devetsil, an association of Czech avant-garde artists founded in Prague in the 1920s. A graphic artist, typographer, and photographer, Teige was a major figure throughout the 1920s....

Art and Design, CULTURE

October 23, 2015

Museum Kampa

Museum Kampa is a modern art gallery located on the east bank of Kampa Island in Prague, Czech Republic. The museum features the extensive art collection of husband and wife, Jan and Meda Mládek, who throughout their lives together, never ceased to support Czech artists. Located in the historic Sova’s Mills, the Musem Kampa was fully...

PLACES, Prague

Jaromir-Funke-Bottle-Shadow-Tres-Bohemes

October 21, 2015

Light and Shadow by Jaromír Funke

Jaromír Funke was a Photographer Born in Skuteč, Czech Republic. During the 1920s, he was recognized for his unique work and became a leading figure in Czech photography. His photographs were unconventional and expressive. He would photograph inanimate objects such as bottles, glass, and plates, using the contrast of light and shadow to create original still...

CULTURE, Photography

October 15, 2015

The Beauty of Flowers by Kari Herer

Kari Herer is a photographer from Yarmouth, Maine. She sells fine art prints inspired by the natural beauty of flowers. Her work has been featured in China’s Techmag Magazine and on the cover of the book Bitter in The Mouth by Monique Truong. Her prints capture the beauty of nature, combining original sketches of flowers, animals, and insects with...

Art and Design, CULTURE

Reasons-You-Should-Spend-Time-Outside-Tres-Bohemes

October 13, 2015

4 Reasons You Should Spend Time Outside

The benefits of spending time outside are well known and yet often overlooked. Spending time outdoors is a great way to improve your physical and mental health and boost fitness and confidence. In this post you will learn 4 reasons why you should spend time outside. 1. Exercise Time spent outside usually includes some form of physical activity. Bicycling,...

LIFESTYLE

October 10, 2015

Food by William Matthew Valle

William Matthew Valle is a food blogger from Montreal, QC. He runs a food blog called French Cuisse where he posts photographs of the dishes he prepares and the ingredients he uses to cook them. The dishes he creates are simple, elegant, and aesthetically pleasant. He cooks with minimal ingredients, creating dishes which look and taste good. He...

Food, LIFESTYLE

October 9, 2015

5 Great Things About Visiting Prague In The Winter

Prague is beautiful during all four seasons of the year. In Summer it is warm and busy, in Autumn it is cool and calm, in Spring it is sunny and blossoming, and in Winter it is festive and snowy. Each season comes with it’s own seasonal activities and treats. In this post you will learn 5 great things about Prague...

PLACES, Prague

October 7, 2015

Hotel Josef

The Hotel Josef is a hotel located in Prague, Czech Republic. The building and interior were designed by award winning Czech architect, Eva Jiřičná. She carefully designed and selected every detail of the hotel, from the light and crisp interior to the spacious breakfast room. The lobby is fresh, inviting, and elegant. Their rooms are complete with high...

Hotels, PLACES

October 5, 2015

Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell

Homage to Catalonia is an account of the Spanish Civil War written by George Orwell. It follows his experiences fighting with the Party of Marxist Unity (POUM) Militia in Spain from the years 1936 to 1937. Written several months after George Orwell left Spain, Homage to Catalonia is a great account of the Spanish Civil War. Lionel...

Books, CULTURE

October 3, 2015

Coffee Time by Egor N

Coffee Time is a collection of anti-gravity photos taken by professional photographer Egor N. The gravity-defying photographs, taken using a high speed camera, capture the splashes and swirls of milk, sugar cubes, and cream. Set against a dark backdrop, the fragile teacups and ribbons of milk appear crisp and dramatic. This collection of photos captures the...

CULTURE, Photography

September 30, 2015

Villa Richter & The Saint Wenceslas Vineyard

Villa Richer is a classicist style summer house located at the Prague Castle. Originally built in 1836, it underwent a several year restoration before re-opening to the public in the Fall of 2008. Villa Richter is the second most famous building in Prague in the classicist style. The First is the Kinsky Summerhouse. The location...

PLACES, Wanderlust

September 29, 2015

The Art of Czech Marionettes

A marionette is a type of puppet which is controlled by a marionettist from above using wires and strings. There are different kinds of marionettes such as Burmese, Czech, and Sicilian. Czech marionettes are among the most complex. They are hand carved from lime wood and have a rod which runs through the body and into the head....

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

September 25, 2015

The San Giorgio Hotel

The San Giorgio Hotel is located between Paradise and Paraga beaches in Mykonos. Mykonos is a Greek Island located between Tinos, Naxos, and Delos. It is known for its breathtaking landscapes and beaches. Considered to be one of the top tourist destinations, Mykonos offers deep blue waters, white beaches, plenty of sunshine, and warm air....

PLACES, Wanderlust

September 22, 2015

Bach’s Cello Suite No.2 Performed on a Roof

Jean-Nicolas Richard is a cellist from France. He has a musical diploma from the National Conservatory of Boulogne-Billancourt Region and the first prize of the city of Paris in cello and chamber music. In this video he performs Bach’s Prelude Suite for Cello N.2 on the roof of the Abbaye aux Dames. Sources: Denis Rochard...

ENTERTAINMENT, Music

September 21, 2015

Florals by Bobbie Burgers

Bobbie Burgers is a painter from Vancouver, Canada. She received a B.A. in Art History from the University of Victoria and has studied in Aix-en-Provence, France. Her paintings capture the vivid colors and textures of fresh blossoms; the soft white petals, the hint of green leaves, the deep grey of a shadow. Her vivid portraits...

Art and Design, CULTURE

September 18, 2015

Illuminations by Arthur Rimbaud

Illuminations is a collection of poems written by Arthur Rimbaud between the years 1873 and 1875. The majority of the poems which compose this collection were written during Rimbaud’s stay in the United Kingdom. It is a compelling read filled with vivid imagination and profound clarity. The translator, John Ashberry, writes in the preface, “What are...

Books, ENTERTAINMENT