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]]>Step into the Uffizi Gallery, the original home of Renaissance celebs like Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. It’s more than just a gallery – it’s an art time machine where every piece has a story to tell.
Here, you can see Michelangelo’s most famous work, the David sculpture, face to face. Other than flexing impressive muscles, this statue is a demonstration of artistic genius. And it’s far from being the only interesting piece of art in this gallery.
The Palazzo Pitti is a Renaissance castle filled with amazing art treasures. After you pay it a visit, you can continue for a stroll in the Boboli Gardens, where fabulous sculptures meet lush greenery.
The Florence Cathedral, built over the course of 140 years, is the real deal and a must-see spot in the city. It’s not just a fancy dome or one of the biggest churches in Italy, but also a canvas filled with diverse frescoes and sculptures.
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]]>The Nike Art Gallery isn’t only one of the largest art galleries in Nigeria but in all of West Africa. Its collection includes 8,000 works of art covering five floors, and it puts a lot of effort into showcasing the local Nigerian artists.
Omenka opened its doors in 2003 and it established itself as one of Lagos’ leading art galleries in the years to come. Its vision is to “ensure a sustainable global presence for contemporary art from Africa” and it mostly showcases local artists from Nigeria and its neighboring countries.
The tricky thing about this unique art experience is that it only takes place once a year, and you should make sure to be in Lagos in early November if you want to see it. It’s the most popular international art fair in this corner of the world and it’s all about showcasing the uniqueness of West Africa’s art scene.
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]]>A visit to leading art museums doesn’t come cheap, but you can save money if you’re resourceful enough. Check if the museum or gallery you’re thinking of visiting has any free days. If that’s not the case, consider buying a museum card that allows you to visit several museums at a lower price.
If you pay closer attention while exploring a new city, you’ll notice that art is all around you. You’ll stumble upon countless galleries that you can visit without paying a dime, and they’re especially great if you want to explore works by local artists.
Speaking of art you can discover while roaming around the city, walls and buildings are basically galleries you can visit free of charge. Street art is scattered at every corner, and it will allow you to explore the art scene in a more authentic and carefree way than museums.
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]]>Clementine Hunter worked and lived on the Melrose Plantation in Louisiana and she rolled wallpaper across the ceilings and down the walls. She stayed up late at night and painted botanicals and landscapes. While her work was often dismissed as folk art curiosity, she valued her work and sold it to collectors and charged an admission fee to those who wanted to see it.
Georgia O’Keefe’s home in New Mexico lays among the most gorgeous landscape, which inspired her work. Among the things you’ll find inside her house are a collection of skulls, rock, bones, sketches, and a plain white sofa with throw pillows printed with flowers and hearts that’s in her kitchen.
Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock restored and redecorated their run-down Long Island, New York home with scavenged pieces and improvised materials. They painted in the house and even after Pollock passed away in a car crash, Krasner continued living there. After his passing, her home was inspired by both her grief and the art she made.
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]]>The SMK is Denmark’s national gallery, hosting the entire country’s most impressive and comprehensive art collection. Opened in 1896 and hosting over 400,000 visitors per year, you can spend all day looking at works from artists like Matisse, Velazauez, and Slott-Møller here.
Are you a fan of sculptures? If so, you’ll want to head directly to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek whenever you arrive in Copenhagen. Here, antique sculptures from Europe take center stage along with some modern pieces. There is also a section dedicated to French impressionist and Danish Golden Age paintings.
If smaller galleries are more your speed, the V1 Gallery is arguably Copenhaguen’s best small spot to check out art. Featuring contemporary art, this cool gallery features rotating exhibitions from some of the world’s foremost artists.
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]]>At the southern tip of the North Island of New Zealand is the small town of Wellington, which in recent years has become a “Hipster Center” and a leader in international culture.
Wellington, with its excellent museums, is considered a global cultural hub, with leading filmmakers choosing it as one of the most interesting destinations to spend creative time in.
Wellington, like other trendy cities, maintains an interesting fashion scene, with an emphasis on stunning vintage items from around the world.
In addition, the coffee scene in the city is just amazing and you can find lots of local roasteries and refreshing quality coffee drinks everywhere in the city.
The city also has many cinemas and cinematheques, where local and international films are screened, with an emphasis on independent and groundbreaking cinema.
Many travelers from all over the world come to the city for its sea passage between the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand, so over the years, the city has absorbed influences from around the world. Accordingly, the city is a strong attraction for artists and musicians, and many performances take place in it throughout the year.
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]]>Opened in 1997 after only four years of construction, this museum of modern and contemporary art designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry, completely transformed the city of Bilbao. This resulted in what is now known as the “Bilbao Effect,” bringing over one million visitors yearly and boosting the economy of the whole region.
The museum has hosted over a hundred exhibitions to this date and has successfully become the Basque city’s landmark. The main structure is made out of silver titanium, sandstone and glass, appearing airy and playful, with complex, swirling forms that resemble different shapes from each side. Every year, it is flooded by art and architecture fans from all over the world.
Built in 1998, as the first of eight buildings in the City of Arts and Sciences complex, The Hemisferic is a Laserium, Planetarium and IMAX cinema all in one. This remarkable building designed by Santiago Calatrava, is one of the most important modern tourist destinations in the city of Valencia.
Its iconic half-sphere shape reflects in the surrounding 24,000 square meter wide water pool, creating the illusion of the eye as a whole, which sparked the nickname “Eye of Knowledge.” The symbolism is meant to represent the observation of the world that visitors can experience by enjoying numerous audiovisual projections this place has to offer.
This museum was built in 2003, when Graz held the title of the European Capital of Culture. It was designed by architects Sir Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, whose idea was to step away from the usual museum structure, and experiment with shape and form. This resulted in a bulbous shape with numerous skylight shafts that protrude from the top, making the building look like a giant alien heart.
Despite its strangeness and the contrast it makes with the more traditional historic architecture around it, it has become a beloved landmark of the city.
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]]>Berlin is a mecca for artists with over 400 galleries. If it’s a combination of art and history you’re after, you won’t be disappointed.
For instance, the Haus Am Waldsee is located inside a 95-year-old mansion and Sammlung Boros inside a converted World War II bunker. You can also visit an ensemble of five world-renowned museums at Museum Island.
In Mexico City, you will find ancient Aztec artifacts and contemporary cutting-edge art. You will experience vibrant murals, eclectic architecture and amazing food. Visit more than 150 museums and see the street art in Coyoacán, where Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo once lived.
This town in the West Texas desert is an artist’s haven. At the heart is the Chinati Foundation. This contemporary art museum, located on 340 acres of land, contains many large-scale installations with an emphasis on works in which art and the surrounding landscape is linked. See how the wild west and avant-garde meet in artworks and other galleries around the town.
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]]>The post Florence, Italy’s Art Scene is a Must-See for Every Art Enthusiast appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Step into the Uffizi Gallery, the original home of Renaissance celebs like Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. It’s more than just a gallery – it’s an art time machine where every piece has a story to tell.
Here, you can see Michelangelo’s most famous work, the David sculpture, face to face. Other than flexing impressive muscles, this statue is a demonstration of artistic genius. And it’s far from being the only interesting piece of art in this gallery.
The Palazzo Pitti is a Renaissance castle filled with amazing art treasures. After you pay it a visit, you can continue for a stroll in the Boboli Gardens, where fabulous sculptures meet lush greenery.
The Florence Cathedral, built over the course of 140 years, is the real deal and a must-see spot in the city. It’s not just a fancy dome or one of the biggest churches in Italy, but also a canvas filled with diverse frescoes and sculptures.
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]]>The post Art Lovers Shouldn’t Miss These 3 Spots in Lagos, Nigeria appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>The Nike Art Gallery isn’t only one of the largest art galleries in Nigeria but in all of West Africa. Its collection includes 8,000 works of art covering five floors, and it puts a lot of effort into showcasing the local Nigerian artists.
Omenka opened its doors in 2003 and it established itself as one of Lagos’ leading art galleries in the years to come. Its vision is to “ensure a sustainable global presence for contemporary art from Africa” and it mostly showcases local artists from Nigeria and its neighboring countries.
The tricky thing about this unique art experience is that it only takes place once a year, and you should make sure to be in Lagos in early November if you want to see it. It’s the most popular international art fair in this corner of the world and it’s all about showcasing the uniqueness of West Africa’s art scene.
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]]>The post Top 3 Tips for Exploring the Art World of New Cities for Free appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>A visit to leading art museums doesn’t come cheap, but you can save money if you’re resourceful enough. Check if the museum or gallery you’re thinking of visiting has any free days. If that’s not the case, consider buying a museum card that allows you to visit several museums at a lower price.
If you pay closer attention while exploring a new city, you’ll notice that art is all around you. You’ll stumble upon countless galleries that you can visit without paying a dime, and they’re especially great if you want to explore works by local artists.
Speaking of art you can discover while roaming around the city, walls and buildings are basically galleries you can visit free of charge. Street art is scattered at every corner, and it will allow you to explore the art scene in a more authentic and carefree way than museums.
The post Top 3 Tips for Exploring the Art World of New Cities for Free appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>The post Love Art? Here are 4 Late Artists’ Homes You Can Visit in the U.S. appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Clementine Hunter worked and lived on the Melrose Plantation in Louisiana and she rolled wallpaper across the ceilings and down the walls. She stayed up late at night and painted botanicals and landscapes. While her work was often dismissed as folk art curiosity, she valued her work and sold it to collectors and charged an admission fee to those who wanted to see it.
Georgia O’Keefe’s home in New Mexico lays among the most gorgeous landscape, which inspired her work. Among the things you’ll find inside her house are a collection of skulls, rock, bones, sketches, and a plain white sofa with throw pillows printed with flowers and hearts that’s in her kitchen.
Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock restored and redecorated their run-down Long Island, New York home with scavenged pieces and improvised materials. They painted in the house and even after Pollock passed away in a car crash, Krasner continued living there. After his passing, her home was inspired by both her grief and the art she made.
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]]>The post Copenhagen Destinations for Art Lovers appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>The SMK is Denmark’s national gallery, hosting the entire country’s most impressive and comprehensive art collection. Opened in 1896 and hosting over 400,000 visitors per year, you can spend all day looking at works from artists like Matisse, Velazauez, and Slott-Møller here.
Are you a fan of sculptures? If so, you’ll want to head directly to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek whenever you arrive in Copenhagen. Here, antique sculptures from Europe take center stage along with some modern pieces. There is also a section dedicated to French impressionist and Danish Golden Age paintings.
If smaller galleries are more your speed, the V1 Gallery is arguably Copenhaguen’s best small spot to check out art. Featuring contemporary art, this cool gallery features rotating exhibitions from some of the world’s foremost artists.
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]]>The post Wellington, New Zealand is Amazing appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>At the southern tip of the North Island of New Zealand is the small town of Wellington, which in recent years has become a “Hipster Center” and a leader in international culture.
Wellington, with its excellent museums, is considered a global cultural hub, with leading filmmakers choosing it as one of the most interesting destinations to spend creative time in.
Wellington, like other trendy cities, maintains an interesting fashion scene, with an emphasis on stunning vintage items from around the world.
In addition, the coffee scene in the city is just amazing and you can find lots of local roasteries and refreshing quality coffee drinks everywhere in the city.
The city also has many cinemas and cinematheques, where local and international films are screened, with an emphasis on independent and groundbreaking cinema.
Many travelers from all over the world come to the city for its sea passage between the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand, so over the years, the city has absorbed influences from around the world. Accordingly, the city is a strong attraction for artists and musicians, and many performances take place in it throughout the year.
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]]>The post Europe’s Must-See Museums For Architecture Lovers appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Opened in 1997 after only four years of construction, this museum of modern and contemporary art designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry, completely transformed the city of Bilbao. This resulted in what is now known as the “Bilbao Effect,” bringing over one million visitors yearly and boosting the economy of the whole region.
The museum has hosted over a hundred exhibitions to this date and has successfully become the Basque city’s landmark. The main structure is made out of silver titanium, sandstone and glass, appearing airy and playful, with complex, swirling forms that resemble different shapes from each side. Every year, it is flooded by art and architecture fans from all over the world.
Built in 1998, as the first of eight buildings in the City of Arts and Sciences complex, The Hemisferic is a Laserium, Planetarium and IMAX cinema all in one. This remarkable building designed by Santiago Calatrava, is one of the most important modern tourist destinations in the city of Valencia.
Its iconic half-sphere shape reflects in the surrounding 24,000 square meter wide water pool, creating the illusion of the eye as a whole, which sparked the nickname “Eye of Knowledge.” The symbolism is meant to represent the observation of the world that visitors can experience by enjoying numerous audiovisual projections this place has to offer.
This museum was built in 2003, when Graz held the title of the European Capital of Culture. It was designed by architects Sir Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, whose idea was to step away from the usual museum structure, and experiment with shape and form. This resulted in a bulbous shape with numerous skylight shafts that protrude from the top, making the building look like a giant alien heart.
Despite its strangeness and the contrast it makes with the more traditional historic architecture around it, it has become a beloved landmark of the city.
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]]>The post 3 Artistic Destinations for Art Lovers appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>Berlin is a mecca for artists with over 400 galleries. If it’s a combination of art and history you’re after, you won’t be disappointed.
For instance, the Haus Am Waldsee is located inside a 95-year-old mansion and Sammlung Boros inside a converted World War II bunker. You can also visit an ensemble of five world-renowned museums at Museum Island.
In Mexico City, you will find ancient Aztec artifacts and contemporary cutting-edge art. You will experience vibrant murals, eclectic architecture and amazing food. Visit more than 150 museums and see the street art in Coyoacán, where Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo once lived.
This town in the West Texas desert is an artist’s haven. At the heart is the Chinati Foundation. This contemporary art museum, located on 340 acres of land, contains many large-scale installations with an emphasis on works in which art and the surrounding landscape is linked. See how the wild west and avant-garde meet in artworks and other galleries around the town.
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