art
Be it Old Masters or local craftsmen, where there's art, there's travel.
Seven Magic Mountains
Have you ever drove south on Interstate-15 coming from Las Vegas, Nevada heading toward Los Angeles, California or vise versa? If so, then you probably noticed the colorful stacks of boulders chilling in the middle of the desert. The colors on the boulders are extremely vibrant. There is no possible way that anyone could miss it.
Degas at the Lightner Museum
There has been some great news about some of the events and exhibitions heading to the Lightner Museum. Last year they had Downtown Abbey costumes, and used some pieces from their own collection to provide the reflective outlook of the turn of the century England. But this year is going to be one of the most celebrated painters in modern art history. Edgar Degas, and some of those impressionist friends in his circle, like Cassatt and Manet will be alongside him, in a debut of their most intimate sketches and incomplete art projects.
Heather WilkinsPublished 5 years ago in WanderColor Factory: Bright or Dull?
Recently, my mother and I took a weekend trip to New York City. Unsure of what to do once we'd gone through the usual touristy adventures of Madame Tussaud's, Broadway, and Times Square, we went to trusty Maps on our phones and searched "Travel." Hotels, restaurants, and landmarks bombarded the screen (I mean, hello, it's NYC). But scrolling through, I found Color Factory listed and almost lost it! I couldn't believe I had forgotten to check out Color Factory. Trying to explain it to my mom, she didn't seem overly convinced that it would be worth the time and money, but what mother can resist her daughter when she's basically begging to go learn about art?
Kristen BarenthalerPublished 5 years ago in WanderBelfast City Hall
Being confined indoors for the last ten years due to an acquired brain injury brought about devastating cluster headaches, which so far my GP and Neurologists have been unable to stop.
Aunidan Christi KPGSPublished 6 years ago in WanderTop 5 Places Not to Miss in Glasgow's West End
I love to host friends and family in my flat, and I've invited just about everyone I know to stay with me since I moved to Glasgow; the side effect of this is that I've visited every famous landmark dozens of times. The thing is, those are never the sites my guests love the most; everybody seems to go back home gushing over the little things I've shown them—places I discovered while wandering around the West End and came to love. So here it is, a list of the little places you'd be a fool to miss when you visit the West End of Glasgow:
7 Quirky Sculptures of Belfast
Belfast: Host to an array of statues, memorials, and sculptures, each of which is a piece of outdoor public art in their own right and has a place in celebrating the cities’ rich local history. Here are seven of such sculptures, all of which are unusual or unconventional, that each local or visitor alike should see.
Juliet WilkinsonPublished 6 years ago in WanderThe Art of London
I enjoy exploring a range of different galleries and exhibitions both in and outside of London, so choosing an exhibition for this essay proved difficult. I am influenced by many styles and artists who all differ greatly from each other. However, their uniqueness is what interests me. Recently, I have been to the Saatchi Gallery, Tate Britain, and Tate Modern. All of these galleries had beautiful displays and in this essay I will be reviewing my favourite exhibitions and artists from what I saw.
Alex BarrettPublished 6 years ago in WanderMasterpieces
I can’t stop thinking about masterpieces. I remember slowly approaching Michaelangelo’s David in Florence. As I walked, I saw massive blocks of marble with unfinished sculptures of men seeming to climb out of them. These almost-sculptures lined the walls of the hallway that led to the circular room housing one of the greatest, if not the most revered, sculpture of all time. I looked up to see David, bathed in light from the windowed dome above, ethereal and magnificent. Every curve, every edge was unspeakably beautiful. His hands were strong and sturdy. His eyes were knowing and brooding. His stance was powerful and confident. Looking back on this moment in my life, I wish I had thought more. I wish I had known more. I was just a young girl with dark hair in a mauve dress, flitting through life with a childlike lack of awareness. I was more concerned with my own beauty than that of the world around me. If I could go back at this point in my life, I would sit with David for hours. I would draw him, trying to capture my own perspective. I would write about him as I am now.
Elena SilvermanPublished 6 years ago in WanderLargest Art Museums in America
If you are a huge art fan and want to fully experience beauty and history, then you should see the largest art museums in America. It is true how you should spend money on experiences and not things. These museums are guaranteed to surprise you based on their size and gorgeous paintings. When visiting these museums you can see some of the most well-known paintings in history and gain a greater love for art. Whether you're on vacation or live in one of these locations you should see these marvelous art museums, especially if you love history.
Rhonda TaylorPublished 7 years ago in WanderTrip to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Since 2017 is the fiftieth anniversary of 1967’s Summer of Love, The Museum of Fine Arts is showing an exhibition on this seminal moment in American pop culture. Mom and I are eager to go see it after falling in love with the work of artist Peter Max during our cruise.
Rachel LeschPublished 7 years ago in WanderLotus
The “Lotus” by Michael Allison incorporates old thrown away bicycle frames to create a uniquely designed lotus flower shaped bike rack. The bottom of the bike rack is green representing the base and root of the flower while the upper half is pink and obviously represents the pink petals of the plant. Using pink and green causes sculpture to stand out even more because they are complementary colors, which the eye is more naturally drawn towards. The work points upward from the ground and outward towards the city which forces the eyes to look forward but then take a step back and reflect upon where the roots are grounded. This could be a metaphor for Nashville’s deep-rooted past and ever-growing future, while the colors symbolize how different the past and future are in this ever-changing city.
Sound Board Slides
Sound Board Sliders perfectly blends into the atmosphere of the 12th Ave South area. Most people do not realize it is anything besides a bike rack until they look close. The black upward poles and the silvery gray of the faders creates a stunning contrast that really makes it pop. The sculpture is rather smooth to the touch and gleams in the sunlight on a bright day. The upward pointing black poles are arranged in parallel lines and separated by a little bit of space. This makes them one sculpture even though there are five non-independent pairs of poles. Since they go upward, it forces your eyes to look up and then back down again to the ground. The black and white element could refer to how long music production has been important in Nashville with a flashback style feel. Some of Duncan’s other work is in color which would suggest that this lack of color was on purpose and possibly means he wants this work to blend into the surrounding architecture.