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Art Amsterdam – May 9th -13th, 2012

Will Joce — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:00:40 +0000

From its impressive architecture, to the lovely canals that dissect the city , and to the numerous shopping opportunities, the Netherlands capital of Amsterdam holds an abundance of attractions, events, festivals, and sightseeing venues to satisfy an visitor. This is especially true if you are a lover of art or a collector. Between the numerous art events, festivals, and trade shows, the art aficionado never runs out of things to do. This is especially true with Art Amsterdam, the most popular art event of the year.

Top 5 Tips When Visiting Paris

Gabriela Ordenana — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:00:03 +0000

It’s simply the most beautiful city of the world, what else can we say about Paris?! When planning a visit to France’s capital, you may want to consider some of these tips to help you enjoy your trip.

Palais Garnier: A Grand Stage for Art and Entertainment

Abha — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:00:06 +0000

The Palais Garnier, also known as the Paris Opera, Opera Garnier or Opera de Paris, is an architectural masterpiece of the 19^th century, where ballet and opera have been entertaining and evoking overwhelming emotions of a diverse range for years. It took one and a half decades to build the opera house designed by Charles Garnier. The house in the ninth arrondissement of Paris, France can seat more than 2,000 people. The opulent structure boasts a colossal crystal chandelier, weighing about eight tons, in a gold and red horseshow-shaped auditorium; and a roomy stage to accommodate as much as 450 performers. The building is embellished with statuary, columns and vibrant marble friezes. Statues of noted composers- Beethoven, Mozart and Rossini- share space with that of Greek gods. Use of gold leaf, cherubic nymphs and shinny velvet is characteristic to the Baroque style of artwork. It has inspired designs of many other buildings located across the world: the Juliusz Slowacki Theatre in Krakow, Poland, the Amazon Theatre in Manaus, Brazil and the Hanoi Opera House in Vietnam.

Art Museums of Madrid

Gabriela Ordenana — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:00:19 +0000

If you are an art lover, you can find some great art museums in Madrid, Spain to enjoy while visiting the city. Walk through the city’s “Golden Triangle of Art” at Paseo del Prado where three great museums stand up: Museo del Prado, Museo Reina Sofia and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. All of them have great art collections from different periods of art history as well as famous masterpieces from famous European Masters.

Berlin Art Museums

Eva Paulsen — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:00:30 +0000

Art is huge in Berlin, Germany. Not only is every other person you see on the street very likely to be an aspiring artist, but galleries and art museums abound, making it easy to fill days, if not weeks with art experiences. The fact that ”everyone” does art is a combination of the low living costs, which have caused a pilgrimage of artists within basically every field to Berlin, but also it is due to an unusually allowing and creative atmosphere. As a result, the quality of the work exhibited can be more or less questionable, but there are a number of reliable art institutions that usually won't disappoint.

Discovering the Five Major Museums of Florence, Italy

Abha — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:58:37 +0000

The city of Florence has a rich architectural and art heritage, which is preserved in its elegant piazzas (squares), Renaissance palazzi (palaces), and a host of art galleries / museums. Here, we have reviewed five major museums of Florence, where you can browse through drawings, paintings and sculptures created by famous artists.

The Accademia Gallery houses the statue of David - a marble statue of young shepherd mentioned in Bible, the St. Mathew, the Prisoners and other masterpieces by Michelangelo.

High Culture in Moscow

Will Joce — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:00:04 +0000

For centuries Russia has respected and nurtured talents in fields often ignored in the West, especially in the area of ‘high culture’. One of the few good things about the Soviet Union was the way that it opened such aristocratic leisure pursuits as opera and ballet to mass audiences and this is why today, Russia is such a leading critical success in the field.

The first stop for any ‘culture vulture’ should be the Bolshoi Theatre. Visitors can go in and admire the sumptuous architecture at any time but seeing a production here is a must.

Smaller museums in Venice

Mhairi Dewar — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:00:22 +0000

Most itineraries for a trip to Venice start with the obligatory visit to the Piazza San Marco with its host of glittering monuments, followed by an overpriced trip in a gondola down the Grand Canal towards the Rialto Arch.

But if the thought of jostling for a photo opportunity among the crowds leaves you longing for a taste of the real Venice, there are plenty of hidden gems to be found in the city’s backwaters. Exploring the twisting maze of streets where the real Venetians live and work, will lead you to a variety of little-visited but fascinating museums and galleries that offer an alternative insight to this magnificent city.

How to Spend 24 Hours in Rome

Poonam Chopra — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:00:33 +0000

The Italian capital, nicknamed the “Eternal City” is a city of layers, contemporary establishments built on thousands of years of history. The sense of history here is extraordinary, so profound and immediate. The city of Rome is a museum in itself, and only 24 hours to spare can hardly do its timeless grandeur and beauty any justice at all, but it is ample time to intrigue your senses and pave your path for return.

The city is best experienced by foot or bike, as transportation is not the most reliable and many of the main tourist destinations are walking distance apart. I prefer walking around the city, as it also provides a full-fledged sensory experience.

Art Nouveau in Brussels

Anita Choudhary — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:50:18 +0000

The capital of Belgium is the city of Brussels, completely surrounded by Flanders (Dutch- speaking) and considered by many to also be the capital of the EU or European Union. Brussels is the crossroads of European culture as well, with the Germanic being to the north and the Romance (French) in the south. It is no wonder that Brussels is considered to be the archetypal "melting pot" of Europe due to the significant role the city plays on the European continent. The current population is 1 million while the greater area is over 2 million.

Street Markets in Brussels

Anita Choudhary — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:23:58 +0000

The city of Brussels is over 1,000 years old (founded in 979 AD) and is Belgium’s capital city as well as the capital city of the European Union (EU) and serves as the economic and political administrative center for the European continent.

However, it is most renowned from a tourism aspect for the arts, cuisine, culture, and history.

Visiting the Ginori Porcelain Factory in Florence

Luke & Barbara — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:49:48 +0000

275 years after Carlo Ginori began making porcelain for the Medici Court in Florence, Italy, the company continues to be one of the leading producers of high quality porcelain in the world. Barbara and I had the opportunity to visit the Ginori facility in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy. We were there with our friend Francesco Fino.

Top venues for live music in Beijing

Anjeeta Nayar — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:31:55 +0000

The Chinese capital city of Beijing has the appearance of an officious center of government, but this populous city which is home to many of China’s most famous landmarks like the Forbidden City,

Tiananmen Square, the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Summer Palace and the Thirteen tombs of the Ming Dynasty,

5 Art Galleries in Beijing

Anjeeta Nayar — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:00:55 +0000

If you follow global art trends at all, then you must be aware of the tremendous following that Chinese contemporary art has been enjoying during recent times.

Works by contemporary Chinese artists like Zeng Fanzhi, Yue Minjun, Liao Chi Chi’un have fetched record prices at auctions conducted by Christie’s and Sotheby’s.

Top 5 Museums in LA, California

Tiffany — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:15:16 +0000

When people picture Los Angeles, CA, museums may be the last thing to come to mind.

Although there are beaches and premieres galore, Los Angeles still offers come beautiful cultural pursuits. Here are five of LA’s top must see museums.

Rome Hotel, Adventure Holiday, Singapore Art

Marion — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:41:25 +0000

Adventure Travel in Spain Wild Junket recommends a holiday in El Berguedà, a mountain area situated a half hour away from Barcelona, Spain, including a trekking trip through Rasos de Peguera and quad biking in Berga. Singapore Art Walk Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia lists eight public sculptures that can be found in the Central [...]

Top 3 Sights in Florence, Italy

Katie Greenaway — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:00:32 +0000

If you go nowhere else extravagant in Florence but these three sights, you can relax and enjoy the views. 1. Piazza della Signoria I can’t not mention this gorgeous meeting place. My heart really resides in this piazza. Nothing makes my heart race more than making the walk down Via dei Calzaiuoli, looking up at [...]

3 Tips for a great day out in Newcastle, UK

Phil McDonald — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:00:54 +0000

Gone are the days of coal mines and shipping yards. Newcastle, UK is now the party capital of the north east of England. Hundreds of thousands of people of all ages flock to the Tyne every year to have a good time. There’s a very loud nightlife waiting for you up there but one that [...]

Dublin: the famous Book of Kells

Tiffany — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:00:11 +0000

No visit to Dublin is complete without a trip to Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest and most renowned University, and no visit to Trinity College is complete without a peek at the Book of Kells. The illuminated work was composed by Monks in 800 AD and is arguably the most famous Celtic manuscript. Named after the [...]

3 Sustainable Buildings in Warsaw, Poland

Lucas Gray — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:02 +0000

Warsaw is more emblematic of a post-war reconstruction metropolis than a city boasting a plethora of sustainable design, yet hidden in the urban fabric are a few inspiring examples of environmentally responsible architecture. The Warsaw University Library, The Agora Building, and Metropolitan all demonstrate a bold commitment to sustainable design rarely seen even in the [...]