In an eight-second exposure, Nicolas Ruel captures the motion, color, and energy of some of the world’s busiest cities. Verdant Victoria Peak overlooks high-rise towers in densely populated Hong ...

The Durand-Ruel pictures were for the most part in Renoir’s early manner. Outstanding were a luscious Bather and a self-portrait of the old gentleman in a white duck hat (see cut, p. 44).

Two years ago, pop icon Sir Elton John joked about quitting music after listening to Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. “You have the most amazing voice I’ve ever heard from a male singer at ...