Tag: Art
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My Top Five Museums in Vienna
Our latest international adventure took place in Vienna, Austria. Known for its rich history, particularly being the seat of the Hapsburg Empire from 1282 until 1918, visiting this wonderful was an opportunity not to be missed. Armed with the Vienna Pass which gives it’s owner access to many of Vienna’s top cultural sites and attractions,…
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A Weekend in Venice, Part 2
Venice holds a lot of happy memories for me. It will always be the special place where, amongst Renaissance masterpieces and centuries old books, my partner got down on one knee and proposed. Whilst this blog has been a platform to share my cultural interests, I would also like to share some more personal news…
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Latent Spaces: AI and Generative Art
At the dawn of the new year, I got the chance to visit the ‘Latent Spaces’ exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Makos Kay. Accompanied by music composed by Jesse Solomon Clark and hosted by Illusionaries, an experimental art hub, this retrospective promises an immersive visual experience for its audiences. This new experience has been produced through…
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A Year of Museums, Historic Houses and Castles
2024 is rapidly approaching and I have found myself reminiscing over some of the adventures I’ve been on this year. 2023 has been a year full of challenges, both personal and professional, as I continue to aim for my goals. As well as visiting local heritage, I’m happy to say that my adventures in the…
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A Summer of Castles and Historic Houses, Part 2.
As autumn draws in and the weather gets colder, I’ve been taking the time to reflect on a wonderful summer spent visiting historic houses and castles. Whilst my last article focused on English Heritage, this article will focus on the wonderful properties cared for by the National Trust. Calke Abbey – Derby Calke Abbey started…
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Bernini in Rome
Short Biography Gian Lorenzo Bernini was born on December 7th, 1598, to Pietro Bernini and Angelica Galante, in Naples. His father was already an established artist and, after receiving a papal commission to work on the marble relief in the Cappella Paolina of Santa Maria Maggiore, relocated with his family to Rome. After founding a…
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Oude Kerk
Short History Located in the red-light district and founded in the 13th century, the Medieval church is the oldest building in Amsterdam. Initially the site was host to a wooden chapel but was gradually replaced by a stone church. Initially Roman Catholic, the Oude Kerk was taken over as a Calvinist church after the Reformation…
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My Amsterdam Adventure!
Back in November both I and my mum finally got the chance to visit Amsterdam. I’ve adored Vincent Van Gogh (1853 – 1890) since I was a teenager, and his paintings were the start of my adventures in modern art. Naturally, the Van Gogh Museum had been on my list of ‘must-see’ places for quite…
The Museum Inspector 