Heard that the Statue of Liberty in New York was inspired by this. Do you see the resemblance? Where Leonardo Da Vinci, the greatest artist of all time, is buried. I actually found out that his tomb was located at this church after seeing his name there. I know most people get a lot...
It was a free community weekend at LACMA. Sophisticated European paintings and sculptures on exhibition in the new Resnick Pavilion designed by world renowned architect, Renzo Piano Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail 1700-1915 Imagine how different life would have been if we still had to dress this way? I would’ve finished off with...
Santiago Calatrava An amazing architect and sculptor, Calatrava claimed practice of architecture combined all the arts into one. Genius, indeed. Actually got to see one of his architectural pieces in Valencia, Spain (where he’s from) couple years ago- what a mesmerizing encounter it was, albeit only for a split second.
Here’s a hangout spot for those longing for an instant stimulation of creativity: Morimoto Japenese restaurant in New York City by Tadao Ando, a self-taught Japanese architect known for an exemplary craftsmanship. Once a truck driver and boxer, he won numerous awards, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1995, which is considered a highest...
House of Spiritual Retreat by Emilio Ambasz Emilio Ambasz originally designed the House of Spiritual Retreat in 1979 for an imaginary site near Cordoba, Spain. It was constructed only last year, on a hilly, arid landscape outside of Seville. Featuring two white walls situated at a ninety-degree angle and a long stairway descending into...
