Museum Spotlight: National Museum of Mexican Art
2009-06-22 21:16:00 If my profile of Nicole Gallery started the series, "Bright Colors and Uplifting Art from Countries in Conflict", then our next installment will be the Nation Mexican Museum in Pilsen. The above sentence sounds flip, but I'm fascinated by cheerful art that comes from artists who grew up in a countries mired in conflict, and contrast that against the depressing work of artists who were raised in a place of privilege. I recently read the biography of a artist who described the violence, grit and angst in her work as stemming from feeling socially alienated as an adolescent. Really? That's the best she's got? Anyway, currently on display is Miradas: Mexican Art from the Bank of American Collection, and Muralla: Sobre Lienzo,...
Iraq to reopen museum looted in US invasion chaos
2009-02-23 19:52:00 Iraq to reopen museum looted in US invasion chaos BAGHDAD ? Iraq’s restored National Museum is reopening Tuesday, nearly six years after looters carried away antiquities and treasures as U.S. troops stood by in the chaos of Saddam Hussein’s fall from power. The museum, rededicated Monday, was among hundreds of institutions ? universities, hospitals, cultural offices ? ...
By: TexasFred's
Counter-Photography and Swarm in the Aperture (New Schedule)
2008-07-01 02:38:00 Counter-Photography and Swarm in the Aperture Guided Tour by Silverlens Director Isa Lorenzo New schedules: 3-5pm, July 13, 2008 Sunday 3-5pm, July 20, 2008 Sunday Meet at the 4/F elevator lobby, 2:45pm North Wing, Museum of the Filipino People Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila Limited slots available. RSVP 8160044 Join Isa Lorenzo as she gives a guided tour of two current shows at the National ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Counter-Photography and Swarm in the Aperture (New Schedule)", url: "http://shutter.box.com.ph/2008--07-01-counter-photography-and--swarm-in-the-aperture-new-sched-ule/" });
National Museum, Prague
2008-05-14 09:57:00 The National museum is a Czech museum institution intended to systematically establish, prepare and publicly exhibit natural scientific and historical collections. It was founded 1818 in Prague by Ka?par Maria ?ternberg. Historian Franti?ek Palackı was also strongly involved. At present the National Museum houses almost 14 million items from the area of natural history, history, ...
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2008-05-07 07:14:00 The new Chief Minister of Punjab has announced that the ?humble? office of the former Chief Minister of Punjab will be converted into an IT University for women. read more
By: BuzzVines
Introduction to Travel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
2008-04-10 09:37:00 Overview Cambodia’s capital, PHNOM PENH, sprawls west from the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. At first glance, the city is a confusing mess with no obvious landmarks. The main boulevards are choked with motos and other traffic and lined with generic low-rise, concrete blocks. Despite initial impressions, however, the heart of Phnom Penh, ...
Museum Gajah (National Museum), Jakarta
2008-04-05 18:14:00 Museum Gajah (Gajah is Elephant in Bahasa) or National Museum, located in Jakarta just across of National Monument. Why "Gajah"...? Because there is an elephant statue in front of this museum, which was a gift from King Chulalongkorn from Thailand in 1871.How to get there...? It's easy, too easy. You can use Trans Jakarta (people call it Busway) from Blok M Terminal or from harmony, stop at Monas then you will find the museum just across national Monument. Ticket is cheap, very cheap.Currently the Museum houses collections of 109,342 objects under the categories of prehistory, archaeology, ethnography, numismatics-heraldic, geography and historical relics.Opening Times: The Musium Nasional is open from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; from 8.30 am to 11.30 am on Friday; and from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm on Saturday. The Museum is closed on Monday. Admission charges: Adults - Rp750 Children under ...
National Museum Goes Nature Walk to Mt. Banahaw
2008-04-03 09:14:00 National Museum Goes "Nature Walk" to Mt. BanahawHave a fun-filled and knowledge-loaded activity this summer. Join the National Museum as it invites natural science teachers, students, nature lovers and interested individuals to a "Nature Walk" in Mount Banahaw in Quezon Province from April 24-25, 2008.The activity involves flora and fauna species identification; field demonstration on how to collect and process animals, plants and fungi; nature photography; lectures on concept of parks and protected areas in the Philippines as well as nature preservation awareness.Slots are limited and participants will be accepted on a first-come-first- served basis.For more information, please get in touch with Mr. Mel Lagartija or Ms. Rizza Salterio of the Museum Education Division at telefax 5270278.For more Museum Foundation events and activities please visit our website at http://museumfoundationph.org/n-ews/
National Museum of Iran Tehran
2008-03-26 04:10:00 The National Museum of Iran in central Tehran is not to be missed on any visit to the capital.The original building of the museum, which houses the pre-Islamic exhibits dates from the 1930s and was designed by French architect, Andre Godard.Building 1 of the museum houses artifacts ranging from Iran's prehistoric past to the Elamite, Achaemenid and Parthian periods.Image © Camille-Helene Lemouchoux & IranVisitor.comIranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran
By: Iran Visitor
National Museum of Iran Tehran
2008-03-26 04:10:00 The National Museum of Iran in central Tehran is not to be missed on any visit to the capital.The original building of the museum, which houses the pre-Islamic exhibits dates from the 1930s and was designed by French architect, Andre Godard.Building 1 of the museum houses artifacts ranging from Iran's prehistoric past to the Elamite, Achaemenid and Parthian periods.Image © Camille-Helene Lemouchoux & IranVisitor.comIranian Music CDsBooks on IranGuide to TehranTagsIran Tehran
By: Iran Visitor
Hungarian National Museum
2008-03-25 19:30:00 Reportedly dating back over 200 years, the Hungarian National Museum has a grand history and a grand facade to match.The neo-classical building, designed by Mihály Pollack and built between 1837 and 1847, is a sight to behold itself, with a huge central portico and eight Corinthian columns supporting an ornamental frieze.But with seven permanent displays focusing on the history of the country from its foundation until the modern day, visitors will not want to linger outside for long.Exhibitions focus on Hungary's geography and ethnography, divided into five major sections - archaeology, middle ages, new era, numismatics and historic paintings. As one of the regions richest museums, it is also home to the Hungarian Holy Crown and coronation jewels, as well as an archaelogical library housing over 100,000 volumes.Covering over 8000 sq metres, this is the largest museum in Hungary. The building itself is a site of historical significance, as the place where the patriotic poet San...
Smithsonian?s National Museum of Natural History Opens New Exhibition Hall
2008-02-08 20:44:00 Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Opens New Exhibition Hall “Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution” Beginning Feb. 15, visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History can enjoy one of its most interactive and educational exhibitions to date. “Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution,” a new permanent exhibition, innovatively combines ...
National Museum of the American Indian Welcomes New Board Members
2008-02-01 21:01:00 National Museum of the American Indian Welcomes New Board Members The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s board of trustees met in the first of three sessions for 2008 in Washington this week. The board, which seated seven new members, affirmed its commitment to the museum’s mission to advance knowledge and understanding of the Native ...
Citroen makes it into Australia?s National Museum
2008-01-15 23:42:00 Most pieces of veneration in Australia’s National Museum in Canberra relate to paying a role in the development of Australia during the past 100 years. Cars have obviously made their place in history, too. So when a little yellow Citroen was inducted into the main hall of the museum, it surprised a few people. Citroen?s place in ...
New Research at the Smithsonian?s National Museum of Natural History Reveal
2008-01-07 23:58:00 New Research at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Reveals Insight into Hope Diamond’s Fiery Red Glow A study released in the January 2008 edition of the journal Geology proves that a blue diamond’s rare appeal goes far beyond its beauty. The study was conducted by Jeffrey Post, curator of the National Gem Collection and ...
Public Hearing For The Smithsonian?s National Museum of African American Hi
2007-12-07 18:43:00 [ January 10, 2008; 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Public hearing to receive comments on the draft environmental impact statement and National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Consultation for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 5:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture Eighth and G streets N.W. (use G street ...
National Museum of Decorative Arts Buenos Aires
2007-12-03 19:20:00 The National Museum of Decorative Arts is the most beautiful museum in Buenos Aires. The building itself is worth the visit. Before being donated to the National Government along with all its works of art, this was the private residence of a very wealthy Argentinean family, the Errázuriz-Alvear. The building was designed by French architect Rene Sergent, the same architect who built the Trianon Palace Hotel in Versailles and the private residence of Count Nissim de Camondo, in Paris.All the materials, like wood panelings, mirrors, moldings, were brought from Europe. The rooms in the main floor were decorated in different French styles from the XVII and XVIII century, except for the Grand Hall, inspired in the large rooms typical of XVI century England in the time of the Tudor dynasty. In the apartments of the first floor we can also see the taste for French decoration in Louis XV, Louis XVI, Directory and Imperium style. The only exception is the Art Decó room decorated by Catalon...
International heritage experts gather at the National Museum
2007-12-02 16:51:00 For the next few days, the Philippines will host heritage experts from the International Committee of Vernacular Architecture (CIAV) of the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). To open the ICOMOS-CIAV Scientific Conference 2007, the ICOMOS National Committee Philippines hosted a gathering at the National Museum. The local heritage community came in full force. Me and my tokayo Ivan ManDy had our photos taken with HCS President Gemma Cruz-Araneta (Miss International 1964) and Margie Moran (Miss Universe 1973) among many others. Of course, we took the opportunity to request for a rare private viewing of guess what? Yes, we got the very rare chance to take our photos with Juan Luna's Spoliarium and other Luna and Hidalgo paintings under the strict guidance of a conservator.The Spoliarium won the gold medal in the Exposicion General de Bellas Artes in Madrid in 1884. Another major painting on display is the Assassination of Governor Bustamante, a major and controversi...
By: Ivan About Town
The National Museum of Art and History
2007-11-21 20:57:00 The National Museum of Art and History has major archaeological finds from the Gallo-Roman period. Glass elevators in the new Luxembourg Municipal History Museum take you through 2,000 years of detailed history of the area. The Municipal Theater offers year-round orchestra and opera performances while the smaller Théâtre des Capucins provides drama and comedies. Every other Thursday, the Radio-Television Luxembourg Symphony Orchestra performs. From Late March through May, Luxembourg City hosts its Spring Music Festival. During May and June, the international Music Festival takes place in Echternach. An open-air music and theater festival in Wiltz during July and August is excellent and early reservations are recommended.
Atari 2600 enters Strong National Museum of Play’s Hall of Fame
2007-11-12 15:34:00 Filed under: Gaming We know that the Atari 2600 doesn't really need more accolades, but it's always nice to see the system get propers from the man upstairs. In this particular case, the man upstairs happens to be the Strong National Museum of Play's Toy Hall of Fame (that's a mouthful). To date, the museum has only added 38 toys to its list, so Atari's old pixel pusher joins the ranks of luminaries such as G.I. Joe, Barbie, the Slinky, Hula Hoops, and the Kite. In addition to being the newest entry, the console also has the distinction of being the most recently invented toy in the Hall of Fame, though we understand that claim was nearly edged out by Silly Putty. Congratulations, 2600, you've come a long way.[Via Next Generation] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
Smithsonian?s National Museum of Natural History Presents ?A Tribute to Car
2007-11-08 23:21:00 Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Presents “A Tribute to Carl Linnaeus: 1707-1778,” a Special Two-Day Exhibit To celebrate the birth of Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, the National Museum of Natural History will host a two-day exhibit, “A Tribute to Carl Linnaeus, 1707-1778,” Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 13 - 14 in the museum’s rotunda. The exhibit is ...
Smithsonian?s National Museum of Natural History Presents ?Discovering Rast
2007-10-31 16:34:00 Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Presents “Discovering Rastafari!” “Discovering Rastafari!” charts the origins of the Rastafari culture in colonial Jamaica and its subsequent development into a multilingual movement throughout the African Diaspora and the world. The exhibition uses artifacts, rare photographs and ephemera to explore the emergence and development of the movement in Jamaica, taking ...
Historical Pearls Exhibited at National Museum of Natural History in Paris
2007-10-26 21:45:00 National Museum of Natural History in Paris has recently opened an exhibition to celebrate the collection of historical pearls. Known as “Perles, une histoire naturelle in French†(translated to English as Pearls a natural history), the exhibition would run from 25 October to 10 March 2008.Pearls symbolize grace and purity and for this reason people love pearls from the old time..Pearls; A Natural History tells the story in rich detail about famous jewelry collection from famous people around the world. It was originally developed by the American Museum of Natural History in NY and the filed Museum in Chicago..The exhibition features half a million pearls including pearls and jewelries which have historical and aesthetic values around the world. You will discover how mollusks form pearls and will be amazed with a variety of their colors, shapes and sizes. The highlights of the exhibition are:A mussel shell of the Biwa Lake festooned with cultured pearls blister.The Marie-Ant...
Dahongpao Tea Treasured in National Museum
2007-10-13 16:32:00 Dahongpao Tea Treasured in National MuseumDahongpao tea displayed in National Museum in Beijing on Wednesday, October 10, 2007.
By: lady-killing
China National Museum of Fine Arts
2007-10-09 12:15:00 The China National Museum of Fine Arts, situated at the Wusi Avenue of Beijing’s Dongcheng District, is a national level key museum of fine arts. It focuses on the exhibition, collection and research of works of modern and contemporary artists. The museum, completed in 1962, is one of the 10 major architectures built in the ...
National Museum of Wildlife Art - Jackson Hole
2007-10-01 01:53:00 This is the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Carl Brenders was this year’s featured painter for the Fall Festival and gave a slide lecture during the event of his work, research, and history as an artist. Since we were already going to be in the area, he insisted that we attend ...
10 Ways to Delve into Your Jewish Heritage on National Museum Day
2007-09-07 07:35:00 This year the National Museum Day, a day where you can go to many of your favorite museums for free, is taking place on Saturday September 29th, or the Shabbat during Succot. The L.A Times’ Jen Leo suggests that we “Delve into Jewish heritage at the Skirball Cultural Center near Santa Monica” (one of ...
By: Jewneric
Songkhla National Museum
2007-08-20 08:31:00 The museum building itself is a protected national monument. Over 100 years old, unique because of its Chinese architecture, it houses a valuable collection representing various aspects of the cultural heritage of the South and of Thailand as a whole. History of the Songkhla Nationl Museum. The typically Chiness style building of the present day Songkhla National Museum was built in 1878 at the command of Phraya Sundranuraksa (Mr. Net Na Songkhla), Deputy Governor of Songkhla at that time. After being a house of his family for 16 years, the building then was used as the residence of Phraya Yommaraj (Mr. Pan Sukum), state governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat in 1894 - 1896, the state hall in 1896 - 1897, and the city hall of Songkhla Province in 1917 - 1953, respectively. Afterwards it was neglected for 20 years. On the 6th of July 1973 it was registered as a National Monument. From 1974 it was successively restored by the Fine Arts Department to house cultural material, and has served a...
By: inside Thailand
National Museum
2007-08-20 07:18:00 In the former grounds of the 18th Century Wang Na Palace, The National Museum houses the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country, and is definitely worth a visit, especially if visiting nearby Wat Phra Keow or the Grand Palace. Opened by King Rama V to exhibit the antiques and gifts bestowed to him by his father, it once held a reputation for being an ill-organized gathering of dusty relics. That has now changed, with exhibits now arranged into three areas consistent with Thai history and good English-language descriptions available. The front of the Sivamokhaphiman Hall is a Thai history gallery spanning the Sukothai through to the Rattanakosin periods. The Archaeological and Art History collection showcases items from Thailand's prehistory to Sukhotahai and Ayutthaya eras right through to the modern Thai Kingdom, including many ancient sculptures. Among scores of interesting collections in the decorative arts and ethnological collection are Chinese weapons, go...
By: inside Thailand
Singapore National Museum
2007-08-17 03:02:00 It?s only recently that I paid a visit to the National Museum of Singapore. It?s just a short walk away from my office but I never got the urge to visit it till now. Lazy me! Verdict? It?s a must see folks! The architecture alone is a wonder. It blends styles of the past with the ...
Murano Glass at the National Museum of Scotland
2007-06-21 11:59:00 My other theme for my visit to the museum earlier this week was the glass display. My favourite displays were of the Murano pieces. Murano is an island close to Venice, where glass has been made since the 9th century. The photo below shows pieces from the mid to late 19th century, when Salvati led ...
The Kyoto National Museum
2007-06-15 09:48:00 The Kyoto National Museum is one of the three formerly imperially-mandated art museums in Japan. The museum is located in Higashiyama Ward in Kyoto. The collections of the Kyoto National Museum focus on pre-modern Japanese and Asian art.
BANGKOK NATIONAL MUSEUM
2007-04-10 05:52:00 The National Museum in Thailand is the main museum on the history of the Thai culture. The main museum is located in Bangkok on Na Phrathat Road next to the Sanam Luang, not far from Wat Phra Kaew.In 1926 King Prajadhipok created the Royal Institute of Art, Literature and Archaeology, which then opened the museum in Bangkok at the Wang Na palace. Today there are 38 branch museums spread all over the country.For the galleries in the old palace buildings, varietyof minor arts and ethnological collections areexhibited such as gold treasure, enamel wares,mother-of-pearl inlay, musical instruments, woodcarving, entertainment articles, textiles, ceramics,royal regalia, palanquins, old weapons, and stoneinscriptions, etc. Royal Cremation ceremonialexhibits and chariots are housed in the cremationchariot hall.The National Museum, Bangkok also has a monumental value in itself as a Palace to theFront. Many buildings are displayed in originalpurpose such as Buddhaisawan Chapel wherethe Buddha ...
By: AMAZING ASIA
The Louvre at the National Museum of Korea
2007-03-04 04:05:00 Have you ever been to Paris? Do you dream of visiting the Louvre? What if I told you that you could have a taste of the Louvre, but in Korea? That dream of yours is now a reality. Since last October, there has been the Louvre exhibition at the National Museum of Korea. This exhibition marks the first anniversary of the museum's existence and also marks the 120 years of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France.The National Museum of Korea is the largest museum in Asia. It is one of the sixth largest museums in the world. Within its first four days of opening, 116,000 visitors had visited the museum. I discovered the exhibit was on at the museum after reading about it at I'm A Seoul Man. It sounded like an interesting experience as these works of art usually can only be seen in the Louvre in Paris. Read here for getting the most out of your visit to the museum.The subway stop is Yichon Station if you want to visit the museum (take exit 4). Walk about 100 meters and you'l...
National Museum of the American Indian looking for...
2006-12-28 03:40:02 National Museum of the American Indian looking for new directorSheila Burke, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the Smithsonian, has announced the formation of a 10-member committee to lead and help in the search for a new Director of the National Museum of the American Indian. Once selected, the new Director will succeed W. Richard West Jr. (Southern Cheyenne), who will step down in November 2007. The members of the search committee are: - Nina Archabal, Director, Minnesota Historical Society- Lonnie Bunch, Director, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian- Sheila Burke, Chair, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Smithsonian- Virginia Clark, Director, Office of External Affairs, Smithsonian- Doug Evelyn, former Deputy Director, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian- Dwight Gourneau, Chairman of the Board, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian- George Horse Capture, former Senior Counselor to the Directo...
Course on Philippine Visual Art at the National Museum
2006-12-05 04:48:01 Comprehensive Course on Philippine Visual ArtFebruary 6, 2007 to February 9, 2007, 9am-4pmNational MuseumThe National Museum will offer a 4-day comprehensive course on Philippine Visual Art on February 6-9, 2007. Classes will be held from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 4th Floor Conference Room of the National Museum, Finance Road, Manila. The Comprehensive Course on Philippine Visual Artwill include the following topics: DAY I February 6, 2007AM - MODULE I Speaker: Dr. Brenda FajardoNature, Elements & Organization of ArtPerception and Appreciation of ArtPM - MODULE IISpeaker: Dr. Norma RespicioSummary of Pre-Colonial & Southeast Asian CulturesPre-Colonial Art in the PhilppinesIndigenous Art of the Muslim Regions & Mountain ProvinceDAY 2 February 7, 2007MODULE IIISpeaker: Dr. Patrick FloresPhilippine Art During the Spanish Colonial Period (17th, 18th, 19th century)Philippine Art During the American Colonial Period until the Japanese OccupationPost War to the PresentDAY 3 February 8, 2007AM ...
Thalang National Museum
2006-10-24 06:43:00 The Thalang National Museum is another place we have meant to visit for a long time, having driven past many times. It's located near the Heroine's Monument, just off the main airport road, south of Thalang town in central Phuket.Now, it's not a huge museum, but the entry is only 30 Baht (and what's more they do not have a different price for foreigners), so I reckon it's worth a look. The first thing we saw outside was a pile of wreckage recovered from the tsunami, and there's a whole room full of stuff pulled from the sea in a room inside. When you see it all piled up - bags, phones, signs, cups, TV's..it does rather hit home.Outisde there is also a kind of tsunami memorial - a sculpture (already falling apart) showing a spirit leaving a body. (See photo below)Inside you start with general Thai history, there are some old artifacts, a history of the people of Thailand - good background information. Then you move onto Phuket history with sections about the different people -...
By: Jamie's Phuket
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