by Lindsay Shapka in Art, Travel, Art History
The Victoria and Albert Museum (known as the V&A to locals and visitors alike) in South Kensington, London, has an awe-inspiring collection of decorative arts that spans 5,000 years of human creativity.
The museum opened in 1852 with the aim of making art available to everyone, and then moved to its current location in 1857.
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The Museum of Modern Art, or MoMa as it is more commonly known, is usually on most visitor’s lists to NYC. More than 7 million people (!) visit this museum every year to take in the 150,00+ artworks that include big names like Warhol, Matisse, Pollock, Van Gogh, and more.
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Located in the heart of New York City, the Guggenheim is one of the must-see spots on many visitors’ lists.
But, does this museum and art gallery really live up to the hype?
My opinion is yes, and no. There are a few factors that you need to keep in mind in order to make sure the experience is worth it for YOU.
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When my sister recently came home from a trip to Paris she seemed impressed with everything that she had seen — except for the Mona Lisa.
One of the most recognized works of art in the world, reproductions of it usually come in poster sized prints while the original, hung behind thick, bullet proof glass and guarded by a velvet rope is miniature in comparison.
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The United States is famous for breathtaking landscapes, tall buildings, iconic bridges, and well-loved historic sights.
The team at Apartment Guide decided to capture the beauty of these iconic attractions in modern-day illustrations.
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Are you missing lounging on the beach, wandering through new cities, and exploring new places?
Me too.
Though we may be limited to where we can go right now because of COVID, that doesn’t mean that we can’t bring a little adventure into our homes!
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On my last trip to LA (also my last pre-COVID trip), I was very excited that I would have a chance to finally cross The Getty off of my “museums to visit” list. I have wanted to get there for years — ever since reading Loot and learning about the more controversial side of the museum.
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