Month: February 2021
The Acropolis of Athens Just Became More Accessible
The Acropolis, as any visitor to Athens will attest, is visible from all over the city. The views from the top where the Parthenon sits, are magnificent. However, until recently, it was an almost impossible ascent for the physically challenged. The glass faced elevator sits on the on the north slope. We’ve done the climb, […]
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Pergamon Museum
The Pergamon Museum sits on the Museum Island in the heart of Berlin, an island in the Spree river that holds a large number of the city’s museums. While the showstopper of this museum is the Pergamon altar, it also houses a vast amount of other artifacts and art from Greece and the Middle East. […]
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When in Wien: 10 Best Places for Art in Vienna
Vienna is a magical city, from the old medieval ring street, the Hapsburg palaces (many which are now museums), and the numerous historic coffeehouses that you can while away the hours in. Art in all its forms can be found all over the city, so to help narrow down a visit there, let’s look at […]
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Hell on Earth
Hieronymus Bosch was a painter from the Netherlands who worked during the latter half of the 15th century. He is famous for his bizarre images depicting demons, angels, and strange creatures. One of his most famous paintings that features these creatures is the Garden of Earthly Delights. These pieces would go on to inspire the […]
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Mt. Fuji’s Amazing Open Air Art Museum
Japan’s Open Air Museum Near Mt. Fuji is a wonderful art museum, the Hakone Open Air Museum. It is a short train ride from Tokyo, then a two minute walk from the Chokoku-no-Mori Station. The permanent collection includes over 300 Picassos. The open air section has over 100 sculptures. They have one of the largest […]
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Your Kind of Town
We live near Chicago and visit often. It is a great city with wonderful art and architecture. We’ll be doing a series of posts describing all the great art-related things you can do there. It will take you many visits! The “Bean” aka Cloud Gate has become one of Chicago’s the best known visitor’s sights. […]
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The Plundered Art of the British Museum
The British Museum infamously holds the art and artifacts of the numerous cultures that Britain colonized during the height of its empire. As such, it is one of the most massive collections in the world. If you want to see it all, be sure to plan for more than one day and try and tackle […]
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Virtual Vincent
The Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum, home to many works by Van Gogh and his contemporaries, has created a virtual exhibit you can enjoy–as well as a biography. When times are better, this Museum is definitely worth an in-person visit.
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Are You Sure You Want to See the Mona Lisa?
There are two things you need to know before visiting the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. First, the painting is smaller than you expect. Second, crowds can make it a somewhat miserable experience. Depending on when you go, you may wait in a long line. When you get near it, there will be a large […]
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What’s The Best Thing To See in Tokyo?
Hint: It’s not actually in Tokyo! It’s in the suburb of Mitaka, a short commuter train ride out of town. The Studio Ghibli Museum is a delight and a must for any fan of animation art. It is a wonderful way to spend a day, whether you are adult or child. You must get reservations […]
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