Petra
Visiting Petra in Jordan was, of course, another childhood dream come true. I spent a full two days exploring the complex.
Amman
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts, a unique blend of old and new. I'd only scheduled a day and a half to visit Amman, but wish I'd had an extra day at least.
Further Reading
Rem Koolhaas on the danger of turning cities into historical Disneylands. Peter Pomerantsev on information-psychological war. Why Dutch people are so tall. Smart people worry more. The evolution of American popular music between 1960–2010. Interview with Slavoj Zizek. And more.
Wadi Numeira
The stunning Wadi Numeira Siq in Jordan
Jerash
Jerash, Jordan, is the site of the ruins of the Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa. It is pretty awesome and the complex was much larger than I expected.
Dana Biosphere Reserve
The Dana Biosphere Reserve in Jordan is an area of striking natural beauty.
Jordan
I had a great time travelling around Jordan. It is jam-packed with natural wonders and archaeological sites.
Anton Corbijn at the Gemeentemuseum and the Fotomuseum Den Haag
To mark the sixtieth birthday of Anton Corbijn, the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag and the Fotomuseum Den Haag have organised a major double exhibition.
Berlinde de Bruyckere: Sculptures and Drawings 2000–2014
A good exhibition, but not the large retrospective I was hoping for.
Further Reading
Why real interest rates are low. Gerhard Richter on the art market bubble. Interview with Rem Koolhaas. Part 2 of Knausgaard’s passage through America. Abhijit Banerjee on what we know and don’t know about microcredit. A strange connection between number theory, algebra and string theory. And more.
Highlights from the Fall 2015 Ready-to-Wear Collections
Some of my favourite outfits from the fall 2015 RTW collections.
Further Reading
Karl Ove Knausgaard is traveling across America. Interview with John Ioannidis. Interview with Yasmina Reza. The selfish ribosome. In Balanchine’s beautiful forest. Art as an asset class. The idea of two sexes is simplistic. The problem with action movies today. In search of authenticity. And more.