Category Archives: Europe

Bench Press

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Poland’s Zaczytani Foundation recently completed the installation of a series of benches modeled on open books. The colorful seating, which can be found in the center of Warsaw, Gdansk, Kracow, Poznan, and Wroclaw, references works by famous Polish writers, such … Continue reading →

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Spend Your Money Wisely

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Roughly translated: Spend your money wisely, buy a book.  

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Every Picture Tells A Story

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Placing ordinary objects such as globes, books, lights, and furniture in wilderness locations, Norwegian artist and photographer Rune Guneriussen creates unusual narratives and surprising stories. The video below explores his artistic process in the creation of these extraordinary installations.

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Airport Art

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

As I’ve mentioned on more than one occasion, Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is one of my favorites in Europe. The international gateway is not only well-equipped and conveniently located, it’s also home to a wonderful branch of the world-famous Rijksmuseum. The … Continue reading →

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J.R.R. reads The Hobbit

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

In 1952, J.R.R. Tolkien stopped by to visit a friend and to pick-up a manuscript. While he was there, the friend persuaded the author to record a bit of his novel The Hobbit. The 30-minute recording session wasn’t filmed, but … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blink, You’ll Miss It

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Nessie on the Net livestream from Loch Ness:

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Books in the Park

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Everyone seems to be jumping on the Lisbon bandwagon this summer—with good reason. If you haven’t been to Portugal’s capital, get there before it’s swamped by the tourist onslaught. A wonderful place to take a breather from sightseeing is the … Continue reading →

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Mind The Ribbon Trick

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

It seems that every day we hear about a new travel scam or digital threat to worry about when we are away from home. This infographic from the security consulting group Envista Forensics does a good job explaining many common … Continue reading →

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More Water Under The Bridge

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Brian D. Butler
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Everybody Loves Miniature Golf

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

The always amusing UK-based American artist Doug Fishbone continues to spread joy while tackling weighty issues. His ever popular installation Leisure Land Golf, which premiered at the 2015 Venice Biennale, is now showing at the York Gallery in York. The fully-playable show … Continue reading →

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