Raphael was one of the grandest portraitists of all time, whose pictures illustrated the humanistic principles of Western civilization.

Raphael Santi (1483–1520), along with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, is one of the three artistic titans of the Italian High Renaissance. Yet unl

Columbia's locally owned weekly newspaper since 1963

By mikem@thecolumbiastar.com | on June 23, 2022

Michelangelo created David from a single block of stone in three years, 1501–1504.

On our first day in Florence

Columbia's locally owned weekly newspaper since 1963

By mikem@thecolumbiastar.com | on June 23, 2022

Michelangelo created David from a single block of stone in three years, 1501–1504.

On our first day in Florence

This home in New York, New York, includes a number of distinctive features that will please the most discerning buyer. It has 5,009 square feet of living area, according to a listing from Cathy Taub. A sampling of some of the notable elements of this property gives you a peek into its appeal.

In a new series, What I Love, we’re asking designers to build us a mood board of what’s inspiring them right now.

Nicko Elliott and Ksenia Kagner believe that the best spaces tell a story about the person who inhabits them. The New York–based founders of Civilian strive to bring a

When Michael Pinchback had a chance to purchase a North Loop condo from a friend, he nabbed it. Not only was it a top-floor loft unit with a private rooftop balcony, but there was much to admire about the building.

"It's a very cool [residential loft] conversion and one of the first conv

Brands and buyers from around the world gathered in Las Vegas in April for the 2022 Coverings Global Tile and Stone Experience. Like the KBIS-IBS pairing two months earlier, this event had high energy and a strong array of exhibitors. At nearly 18,000 attendees from the U.S. and abroad, show traf

Brands and buyers from around the world gathered in Las Vegas in April for the 2022 Coverings Global Tile and Stone Experience. Like the KBIS-IBS pairing two months earlier, this event had high energy and a strong array of exhibitors. At nearly 18,000 attendees from the U.S. and abroad, show traf

All elements within a kitchen space must work together for it to be a successful, cohesive design. However, there is a special relationship between the countertop and backsplash surfaces. Finding the right balance of what takes the lead and what follows can be difficult, especially given the vast

All elements within a kitchen space must work together for it to be a successful, cohesive design. However, there is a special relationship between the countertop and backsplash surfaces. Finding the right balance of what takes the lead and what follows can be difficult, especially given the vast