I’m not a huge fan of taking my children on guided tours of artworks, especially large groups of adults. Adults and children look at art differently, and the institutions usually want my children to act more like adults. I’ve learned over the past few years of writing this blog that I prefer to look at …
We recently made a second visit to James Turrell’s skyspace in Nashville. James Turrell is one of the greatest American artists of the last century and most of his work is environmental. In other words, they are installations in a landscape or building that do not move easily. For example, at least three of his artworks …
I recently had a conversation with a friend about how much we plan our itinerary for trips. How do you balance unexpected discoveries and enjoying the off-the-beaten path greatness? It’s hard to imagine stumbling across Center for International Light Art or going to the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany and missing this unique place! A few …
We are going to Germany for a few days. Here are the planned art stops. What other art should we make time for (in between playgrounds, some World Cup, and getting lost)? Hamburger Bahnhoff Boros Collection James Turrell’s light installation for Dorotheenstädtischer Cemetery Kindl Art Museum Marta Herford Center for International Light Art Sculpture Park …
It’s winter break and the indoor bounce house kids’ zones are packed. This post is a round up of bouncy houses made by contemporary artists. The kind of public art or art exhibition my kids and I would be equally excited about.
A few weekends ago, we visited the Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail at the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Nashville. We saw Blue Presher by James Turrell.