There are museum visits where you politely look at a painting, nod thoughtfully, read the little plaque next to it, and move on. And then there are museum visits where you walk in and immediately think: Okay. Whoever put this together understood the assignment. That was my experience at the […]
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Exploring the Rich Tapestry of History at the British Museum
Welcome to the British Museum, a treasure trove of knowledge and culture nestled in the heart of London. Step into this magnificent institution and embark on a captivating journey through time and space. With its impressive collection and vibrant atmosphere, the British Museum offers an unforgettable experience for both history […]
Read MoreLong Live Rousseau!
“Long live Rousseau!” These words appeared on a banner decorating a party organized by Pablo Picasso in Paris in 1908. The guest of honor, Henri Rousseau, was a self-taught painter who, despite having been dismissed by the Paris art world, had captured the imagination of Picasso and his milieu. They saw in Rousseau’s […]
Read MoreFrida Kahlo, The Life of an Icon
The Life of an Icon is an immersive biography that proposes a journey through the life of one of the most influential artists of all time. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, pain and passion, and bold, vibrant colors. She is celebrated in Mexico for her attention […]
Read MoreCEZANNE – The Art Institute Chicago
Paul Cezanne (French, 1839-1906) worked on the margins of the modern art world throughout his life. His career began on the periphery of the Impressionist groups based in Paris ended in relative seclusion and obscurity in the South of France. Across a career spanning 40 years, Cezanne approached painting as […]
Read MoreIn America: An Anthology of Fashion
The Costume Institute’s In America: An Anthology of Fashion is the second portion of a two-part exhibition exploring fashion in the United States. Presented in collaboration with The Met’s American Wing, this section of the exhibition will highlight sartorial narratives that relate to the complex and layered histories of the American Wing period […]
Read MoreOn the Gogh
For the first time in several years, all sixteen of MET’s department’s paintings by Vincent van Gogh—the largest collection of his work on this side of the Atlantic—are in-house and on view in the galleries for nineteenth-century European paintings. Visitors can enjoy highlights from the artist’s prolific years in France, including […]
Read MoreTamara Łempicka – A Woman on a Journey
Tamara Łempicka (1898 – 1980) – known as the Baroness with a Brush – created an image of a modern and independent woman of success, thanks to which she became an icon of her times with her name becoming recognizable both on the Old Continent and in the countries of […]
Read MoreImmersive Van Gogh Exhibit is now open in NYC
After San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit has finally arrived in New York. We all have been waiting for months to see the most unbelievable experience of a decade, which will brighten up our post-covid moods this summer. The life and work of Vincent van […]
Read MoreAlice Neel: People Come First
Many unmasked faces will look at you at the new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Alice Neel: People Come First. A large retrospective work of Alice Neel is both important and for some even uncomfortable (if you aren’t familiar with her creativity) and will be on view until […]
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