(1904-1989) The eccentric and mad compositions of one of history’s greatest Surrealist painters seem to be more popular now than ever. His appeal has also created a massive groundswell interest from younger audiences, and he enjoys almost cult-like status. Of the various places where his works are now scattered (he had a long life and…
Venice Biennale — The Venice Biennale is a visual art exhibition and is so-called because it is held biennially (odd-numbered years). The Biennale Foundation has a continuous existence supporting the arts as well as organizing many events. Visit Site>> Documenta – Dating back to 1955, Germany’s premier art show attracts over 600,000 visitors to this central German…
Why single out Amsterdam for its outlandish behavior? Aside from the big draws like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, and Anne Frank’s House, many tourists overlook the plethora of strange and unique venues. Few cities can claim such curiosities like Amsterdam. For great reference sites on Amsterdam’s highlights, visit the website: Simply Amsterdam>> Name…
Beer swimming pools – In the small village of Tarrenz, Austria, travelers can find swimming pools full of beer in the cellar of a 200-year-old brewery. The pools are filled with more than 42,000 pints of freshly brewed beer are the only of their kind in the world. Church of Saint Mary of the Conception of the Friars…
Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold (*and Auctioned) 1. Leonardo da Vinci, Salvator Mundi, circa 1490–1500 Sold for: $450.3 million USD at Christie’s (November 15, 2017) Most Expensive Paintings Auctioned Ever Name Artist Sold By/Date Price Salvator Mundi Leonardo da Vinci Dmitry Rybolovlev, November 2017 450.3 million Interchange Willem de Kooning David Geffen Foundation, September…
To create a list like this is a most subjective affair. No doubt about it, each one listed below could probably qualify as an “institution” of art, and quite possibly even be considered “bastions” of art. With the exception of the Van Gogh museum and maybe the Tate Modern, each represents a collection of principally…
Cubism – The Cubism movement was started in Europe in 1907 by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, two of the leading pioneers in the movement. The Cubmism style is characterized by fragmented subject matter that is deconstructed in such a way that it can be viewed from different angles at the same time. Other famous…
Rembrandt’s House-located on Jodenbreestrasse 4-6 in Amsterdam. Here he lived for over 20 years (1639-1658). The museum is complete with over 250 etchings. Visit Site>> Marc Chagall National Museum – Address: Avenue du Docteur Menard 06000 Nice, France Tel: (+33) 04 93 53 87 20 Hours: Open every day from 10 am-6:00 pm (except Mondays) Entrance Fee:…
Of the many versions by many painters, by far the most popular and most recognized is Leonardo Da Vinci’s version of “La Ultima Cena” (The Last Supper), located in Milan. Painted between 1495 and 1498 in the Convento di Sana Maria delle Grazie’s refectory, the fresco underwent over 20 years of restoration work until its…
The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world: besides being priceless, it has its own bullet-proof glass and climate-controlled room in the Louvre Museum that cost more than $7 million to build. This oil painting was created by the world-famous Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci somewhere around 1503 to 1506, although some…
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