Category Archives: Tourism

Magic Mountains

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Just about 20 minutes south of the famous Las Vegas Strip, Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone has erected a monumental installation of stacked boulders. Rising 10 meters above the desert, “Seven Magic Mountains” is constructed of colorfully painted limestone rocks, which … Continue reading →

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It’s Museum Day

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Tomorrow is actually museum day. In fact May 18th is the 39th International Museum Day. More than 30,000 institutions in 120 countries around the world will be waiving admission fees and welcoming all comers for special events, shows and exhibitions. … Continue reading →

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Paris Gets Gify With It

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The fun French internet-based art gallery Balibart has collaborated with PhenixDigital  to create the first outdoor exhibition of animated gifs in Paris. The show will be displayed on a network of 100 digital screens around the city, with a varied … Continue reading →

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Night at the Museum

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

On Saturday May 21st, more than 3,000 museums will participate in the annual European Museum Night event. Every year since 2005, museums throughout Europe have opened their galleries from sunset until 1 AM for free visits and special activities.

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What Eurovision Needs

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Yes We Cannes

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Hang On To Your Wallet

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Library Tourism

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Portuguese architectural illustrator André Chiote decided to create these colorful posters to celebrate some of the most impressive libraries that he has visited on his travels.

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Skip the Museum Lines

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

all images by christophe recoura The grand Musee D’Orsay in Paris was a train station in its first incarnation. It seems quite fitting that images of art work from the popular museum are now gracing French trains. SNCF, the state-owned railway, is … Continue reading →

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Paris Sans Voiture

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Beginning on May 8th, the air will be just a little bit cleaner in Paris—at least on Sundays. The French capital’s government will ban automobile traffic along the famed Champs Elysées and on nine other roads. Another four areas of … Continue reading →

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