Author name: Ricky Vernio

What Happened to the Elite?

Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t it supposed to be a traditional pastime for the elite – or elites – to surround themselves and those who live nearby with beautiful things?

After all, most of the world’s remarkable architecture … read more

A Matter of Taste Redux

Many of us are only too familiar with vaguely annoying phrases such as, “That’s just one person’s opinion,” and “There’s no accounting for taste,” often overlooking that “no science can defend its first principles.” The quote is often ascribed to … read more

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