All posts tagged: VISUAL ARTS

best art installations from history of burning man

Best Art Installations in the History of Burning Man

It’s that time of year again: Burning Man, the annual music festival-art show-happening in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada starts on August 25, 2019. What are the best art installations in the history of the iconic Burning Man? While we wait for this year’s edition to commence, this is the perfect moment to look at the best art from the past few years of the Burning Man festival.

Frieze Sculpture London 2019

Splendor in the Grass: Stunning Freize Sculpture London

Combining fresh air and contemporary art has proven to be a winning formula in several of our adventures this summer. Further proof is the annual Freize Sculpture show in the Avenue and English Gardens in Regent’s Park in London. The installation transforms the park into one of the most stunning sculpture gardens in the world, for just a short period of time. Visiting is a magical experience. Here are the highlights of Freize Sculpture 2019.

best museum gift shops in the world

What are the Best Museum Gift Shops in the World?

Love visiting museums? Love to shop, too? You’d think that it would be really easy to combine these two delightful pastimes. But sadly, in many cases the iconic art museums of the world are sadly lacking when it comes to compelling retail stores and interesting merchandise for sale. For those who are inclined to imbibe deeply from the cups of both culture and commerce, our intrepid correspondent Jillian Tangen has tracked down the best museum gift shops in the world.