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Art Museum Granet XXe – a must visit in Aix-en-Provence
Art in a former church in Aix-en-Provence. More precisely, a modern art collection including some “300 paintings, drawings and sculptures by Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Degas and Redon, and the major artists of the 20th century, including Bonnard, Rouault, Picasso, Braque, Dufy, Laurens, Léger, Klee, Bissière, de Staël and Dubuffet” Doesn’t this […]
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How to start collecting Art – featuring the new Andy Warhol Socks by Happy Socks
Here you have them: the easiest ways to start collecting Art. As so often, starting something new always comes with stepping stones and intensive thoughts. How to start, is always the toughest. Afterwards, it’s just so easy to continue. To give you some first stepping stones and ideas, on the easiest ways to start collecting […]
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PICASSO PICABIA exhibition at Musee Granet Aix-en-Provence
PICASSO – PICABIA, the exhibition that eventually made me aspire a visit to Aix-en-Provence. As part of the Picasso Méditerranée wandering exhibition, I finally wanted to see multiple works of Picasso. The addition of the works by Francis Picabia just enhanced my wish to see this exhibition, before it moves further. Read on to find out […]
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Advantages of the Aix-en-Provence City Pass (& where to buy)
The cheapest way to explore everything Aix-en-Provence has to offer is the City Pass. Valid for either 24h, 48 or 72 hours, the Aix-en-Provence City Pass grants you not only a free entrance to various attractions in the city and region, but you can also benefit from discounts at various other shops and attractions. Also, […]
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August Macke exhibition at Stadtmuseum Lindau
I didn’t know a bit about August Macke before I visited the exhibition in the Stadtmuseum Lindau, which will be held until the end of this week. But after the public tour of the exhibition space, I really learned to appreciate him and his art. August Macke was a German painter, certainly the most famous/popular […]
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Overview of all the Art Galleries and Art Museums in Lugano
You might not have known it, but Lugano is a popular destination when it comes to Art. Lugano, your ideal location for anyone craving the Mediterranean feeling, while still seeking a sophisticated background. To fulfil both your interests in sitting on a bench on the shores of Lake Lugano, to strolling around Art Galleries, Lugano […]
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Must-See Art Museum in Verona: Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery / Galleria d’Arte Moderna Achille Forti
My favourite art museum in Verona, among the ones I’ve visited, is Galleria d’Arte Moderna Achille Forti. Situated inside stunning Palazzo della Ragione, the entrance to the first-floor entrance of Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery is located in the south-east corner of Piazza dei Signori and can be reached from Piazza Erbe passing under the […]
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Tabakalera Art Museum Gallery Exhibition Donostia San Sebastian
Tabakalera, San Sebastiáns former Tabocca factory for over 90 years, now houses Cultural events and exhibitions. A few Art exhibitions are free to visit such as LIVES HANGING BY A STRING by Malas Madres in the Public Square area. This multi-purpose Art Museum/Gallery/Exhibition/Event/Movie space has definitely been an enrichment to the cultural scene in Donostia […]
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National Gallery of Australia in Canberra (& Hyper Real exhibition) [NSFW]
An exceptional highlight of my Trip to Canberra has been the visit to the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. I could have spent so many more hours there… Besides their main exhibitions, their (then) current temporary Hyper Real exhibition definitely inspired me. Visiting cultural and art-focussed museums has grown to be one of my […]
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TATE Liverpool – The best art museum to visit in Liverpool
You might have already heard about TATE and TATE Modern in London, or even visited the Art Galleries by the Thames already. But TATE isn’t just only Home to London, to display contemporary and modern art pieces, there is also a small Gallery out in Liverpool, the ‘Tate of the North’. Entry is free to […]
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Urban Light at LACMA in Los Angeles by Chris Burden
Probably even more famous than the LACMA art museum itself is the Urban Light installation by Chris Burden. Situated next to the museum in a public area on Wilshire Boulevard the art installation is a magnet for photography, and Instagram, loving tourists. Installed back in 2008 the 202 antique cast-iron street lights are a delight […]
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Andy Warhol “Pop Art for everyone” in Antalya 2016
Pop Art for everyone is the motto of this years summer exhibition at the Antalya Culture & Arts Center. Until the 25th of September the exhibition area is offering a brief look into the Work and Art of Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol, the Pop Figure of Pop Art. The father and inventor of many world-known […]