WMF Journal
December 19, 2011
Operation Signage: Angkor Archaeological Park, Day 2
Posted by Ken Feisel, Art Director
Well, the good night’s rest that I hoped for in the last post didn’t come to pass, so I’ll try to fall asleep shortly, but not before regaling you with my day’s doings.
Read moreDecember 16, 2011
Operation Signage: Angkor Archaeological Park
Posted by Ken Feisel, Art Director
Time once again for a few blog entries from me, Ken, the art director here at World Monuments Fund. Please don’t expect a lot of coherence from this first one, since I’m on the last leg of the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia, and the jet lag is starting to kick in.
Read moreDecember 12, 2011
On a brisk autumn afternoon in the Hudson Valley we made our way to Russel Wright’s Manitoga, a 75-acre property acquired by the designer in 1942.
Read moreDecember 6, 2011
Coventry: Ancient City, Contemporary Times
Posted by Margot Note, Director of Archives and Information Management
On November 14th, I had the pleasure of visiting Coventry, United Kingdom. I knew little about this town until the ruins of the former Cathedral Church of St. Michael were listed on the 2012 World Monuments Watch.
Read moreNovember 27, 2011
Magical Zanzibar
Posted by Arlen Gargagliano, guest blogger
It’s very difficult not to be enamored with Zanzibar. After all, who could resist an island filled with generously friendly people, surrounded by pristine waters that change their blues depending on the time of day, wafting aromas of cloves, coconut and curry, as well as rooftops, buildings and alleyways that beckon to all for exploration. Zanzibar is a feast for the senses.
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