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Filippo Brunelleschi’s gift to the world… the Duomo at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. I took this photo a couple of weeks ago from the rooftop terrace at @hotelcardinalofflorence as the sun’s final rays painted the skies behind this amazing structure. (The Medici Chapel appears at right.) Although other Florentine architects had initiated the original cathedral designs, Brunelleschi solved the issues that halted construction in 1418 and was appointed chief architect until his death in 1446. To me, the Duomo is graceful yet stout. It is the embodiment of hope, perseverance, and ingenuity. Larger than the domes of St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the U.S. Capitol (if I remember correctly from Ross King’s book, Brunelleschi’s Dome), the Duomo is the iconic symbol of the Renaissance Age.

Visited @countryclubplaza last weekend for the annual Thanksgiving night lighting. So many beautiful Sevilla-esque towers!

It’s always interesting (and groovy) at @hakaarsbazaar on Commercial.

Art, art and more art at the Kansas City Plaza Art Fair 2022

We visited the Gordon Parks Museum at @fortscottcc last weekend in Fort Scott, Kansas. It’s a small space but chock full (maybe too full) of Parks’ monumental photos from his “American Gothic” to Muhammad Ali’s hands, to his iconic fashion photos. Also: an exhibit of replica furnishings from his New York City apartment, his writing desk, and more about his amazing career as a photographer, poet, director (Shaft, The Learning Tree) and author. He was born in Fort Scott in 1912, had an amazing international career and now rests in peace in Evergreen Cemetery just south of town. An American Treasure. #gordonparks #gordonparksfoundation #photography #fortscott #travel

Francie and the 35-foot tall fork in Chesterfield Village. This is either the world’s largest or second-largest fork, according to my five-second Google search. Whatever. I remember this being around the original Churchill’s Coffee building on S. Glenstone several years ago. Much harder to find now, as it’s tucked away in Chesterfield. #417 #dogs #publicart #springfieldmo

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