Less is more. The Barcelona Pavilion is one of the most influential works of modern architecture. Made by the German-American architect Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe (March 27, 1886 – August 17, 1969). Also commonly referred to as Mies, his surname. Along with Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius and Frank Lloyd Wright, he is one of …
Wonderful Bologna – “La Dotta, La Rossa, La Grassa” Tortellini, Escher, and Portici….a city that warrants a stroll – and a healthy appetite! Bologna is known in Italy as “La Dotta, La Rossa, La Grassa”, or “The Educated, The Red, The Fat”. Certainly, the slogan is much more intriguing in Italian. “Educated” is for …
At last! The Foundation Louis Vuitton (FLV), modern art gallery, opened in the Bois de Bologne, Paris on October 2014. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the impressive new space plays host to Louis Vuitton Group CEO Bernard Arnault’s art collection. The Bois de Bologne is the second largest public park in Paris. And visually, the FLV is …
What inspires you about France? Is it the fine wines and sophisticated cuisine, the couture fashion houses, or the harmonious, elegant language? Perhaps it’s the Louvre and the Sacré Cœur Sanctuaire in Paris, the Palace of Versailles, Mont St-Michel, or the Alps? The truth is the list if never ending, and moreover, humbling. However, in …
Score: Milan 3 – Expo 0 – Reality Check As your expert travel and event planners we aim to keep our blog, itinerary, and event content contemporary, updated, and relevant. However, we experience Europe every day, and not all of these experiences are positive. At times, our personal European adventures serve to warn new …
Another form of Art – Rome Street Art When I think of Art and Rome, certain things come to mind. It conjures images of the Roman garden villa that houses the Borghese Gallery. Or I think of the aristocratic Pamphili Gallery, the contemporary vibe of MAXXI, and the papal collections of the Vatican Museums. Masters …
Certainly, I was born in a catholic country and in a catholic family. So I had this kind of education from an early age. Although, these days a wider perspective influences my life and beliefs, in relation to God. This doesn’t mean I’m indifferent to the antagonism that produces this controversial topic. However, I cannot …
The Memphis Movement is the great cultural italian phenomenon of the ’80s. This phenomenon has revolutionized the creative and commercial logic of the design world. Created on the initiative of Ettore Sottsass and a group of young architects and designers in Milan, Italy. It was shortly to joined by some of the most famous names on the international design scene. …
Disseny and Caixa Forum Before we get started with our Barcelona Museum of Art Tours, I just wanted to put in my two cents regarding Barcelona. I have lived in many cities throughout my years; my travels and residence have led me to Rome, Manhattan, San Diego, Sydney, Paris, and Berlin, to name a few. …
The superstar of planetary fame “David Bowie Is”, from the 25th of May, arrives to the Museu del Disseny in Barcelona. Produced by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. This exhibition has already received more than one million and half of visitors. It’s enjoyed success in the eight cities that have embraced it so …
