Traveler's
Advisory
By LEORA MOLDOFSKY
Australia
Nowra
Encircled by bushland and river, artist Arthur Boyd's Bundanon
properties near Nowra, on the New South Wales south coast,
inspired some of the most memorable landscapes produced by
the Australian expressionist (1920-1999). Culture lovers can
share that source of inspiration at "Landscape Close-Up"-a
series of weekend talks, workshops and masterclasses given
by leading local artists and writers at Bundanon, which was
bequeathed to the Australian people by Boyd in 1993. Highlights
includes a contemporary landscape painting forum (Jan. 20-21),
architecture masterclass (July 8-14) and artist John Olsen's
residential workshop "Bundanon Aerial" (Sept. 7-9). For information
and to book see www.bundanon.com.au.
Europe
Zurich
Tired of being judged by what you wear, not what you say?
Then join the waiting list to dine at Blind Cow, a Swiss restaurant
which operates in total darkness and is staffed with waiters
who can't see. Housed in a former Lutheran church, the restaurant
was set up by a blind clergyman, Jorge Spielmann, to provide
work for sightless people and to give those who can see an
insight into their world. Since it opened in 1999, the 60-seat
restaurant, which serves hearty German cuisine like pig's
knuckles, has become a popular venue for blind dates. But
as dining in the dark can be a messy experience, it's best
to wear dark colors to mask the spills.
St.
Petersburg
Since the collapse of Communism, the secrets of Soviet society
have been exposed in print, stage and screen. But an exhibition
at St. Petersburg's National History Museum may provide the
most intimate insight yet into life under Communist rule.
"Memory of the Body: Undergarments of the Soviet Era" includes
100 items of underwear produced in the Soviet Union between
1917 and 1991. Also on display are photographs from family
albums and written testimony from those who endured the discomfort
of ill-fitting, unflattering corsets and bloomers. Through
Jan. 31.
Asia
Hong Kong
When 400 Buddhist sculptures were unearthed from the ruins
of Longxing Temple in 1996, they were hailed as "China's most
important discovery in Buddhist art and archeology this century."
Despite their age-the icons date from the Northern Wei dynasty
(386-534) to the Northern Song (960-1137)-many had retained
their original brilliant hues and gold leaf. On display at
Hong Kong's Museum of Art, "Buddhist Sculptures: New Discoveries
from Qingzhou, Shandong Province" consists of 100 of the sculptures,
made from materials including limestone, white marble, granite
and pottery, and ranging in height from 50 cm to over 3 m.
Through April 15.
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COVER
STORIES
MEDICINE:
The Future of Drugs
Now that our dna has been decoded, the search for better, faster and more
effective medications begins in earnest
THE
LABS: Inside the Brave New Pharmacy
At a leading genomics company, the star of the show is a robot
DISEASES:
The Search for Cures
For AIDS, cancer, mental illness, obesity, Alzheimer's, etc.
Antibiotics:
The microbes are winning
Delivery:
Beyond pills and needles
Natural remedies:
Turning poisons into potions
Recreational
drugs: What comes after K and ecstasy?
THE
YEAR IN MEDICINE: An A-to-Z guide
T
H E A R T S
CINEMA:
East meets West
in a film with universal appeal
Robert de Niro and Ben Stiller team up in a funny
farce
Three generations of Ralph Fiennes in Sunshine
MUSIC:
Erykah Badu's new CD has soul and guts
TRAVELER'S
ADVISORY
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