Tag: art
The Art of the Second Opinion
You often think of medicine and health when you hear the term second opinion, but now it seems like a good idea to get another opinion on almost anything. The internet is the ultimate second, third, sixth opinion, but it is easy to get lost in the noise of information and opinion it brings with it. With the recent trend in people scaling back choices in technology (slightly), it might be a good time to take the same approach with information gathering. The people in your life might be just as valuable or more valuable than the online good neighbor networks. And although Angie’s List is a great resource, becoming more connected to those in your life has an added value.
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A New Rhythm of Work in Seoul
SEOUL REDEFINES THE FUTURE OF WORKATION by seamlessly integrating business, leisure and culture across the city. From the established MICE hub of Magok to the creative energy and scenic lifestyle along the Han River, it offers a dynamic ecosystem where productivity and relaxation naturally coexist — positioning Seoul as a global destination for a new way of working and living.
Top 5: Public Displays of Art in Florence
Florence is known to hold some of the world’s greatest works of art. From Michelangelo’s “David” statue to every inch of the Uffizi Gallery, art lovers flock to the capital city of the region of Tuscany to spy works by history’s most renowned painters, sculptors and architects. If you’re not willing to shell out dozens of euros to visit some of the galleries, museums and institutions, here are a few ways to get in touch with Florence’s art from the comfort of the city’s sidewalks.
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Jan 27, 2018Abu Dhabi Opens its Own Louvre Museum
In order to experience cultural masterpieces in one of the greatest homes of art in the world, travelers no longer need to venture to Paris, France, or Florence, Italy. After a five-year setback and a final price tag of more than $500 million, the Louvre Abu Dhabi finally opened its doors Nov. 11, 2017.
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The Province That Surrounds Seoul — And Outshines It
Skip the Seoul Crowds. The Real Korea is in Gyeonggi.
Art Detective: Put Your Knowledge of Places to Use
You may not think your love of travel could solve art mysteries, but the reality might surprise you. Of course, you also need to be at least an amateur art enthusiast. Consider yourself introduced to the Art Detective Initiative, a crowd- sourced project operating out of the U.K. designed to get informed members of the public to help identify unnamed people and landscapes in public works of art. Art Detective seeks to cull the knowledge of experts and enthusiasts from around the world by giving them a forum to suggest and discuss ambiguities in the art record.