Nancy, in the northeast of France in the region of Lorraine, is one in a million. With a population that barely exceeds ten thousand inhabitants, the city is one of the most important artistic heritage sites in all of France. Not content with amassing architectural jewels from the 18th century, Nancy is also the capital of Art Nouveau, the artistic movement that dominated the first decade of the 20th century and redefined the concept of decorative art for posterity.
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The beach is synonymous with sport activities, like swimming and playing volleyball, or with relaxing, walking or sunbathing for instance. Yet in Barcelona, even out of season there is another way to enjoy the beach for its surprising works of art.
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Madrid´s Thyssen Bornemiza Museum is offering a risqué exhibition for this autumn (until the 31st of January): Lágrimas de Eros (Eros´ Tears). The exhibition covers various centuries and pictorial styles in an exhaustive and amazing show, at times sensual, at times disturbing, that goes from the birth and resplendence of sexuality until its decadence and end.
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