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Tag Archives: British Museum
Library of Exile
I first discovered the ceramic artist and writer Edmund de Waal through his best-selling book The Hare with the Amber Eyes. If you are not familiar with the memoir, it’s a compelling read that encompasses not only de Waal’s family history, … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Europe, Freedom of Speech, History, Libraries, Museums, Writing
Tagged British Museum, ceramics, London, Nazis
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Mission Impossible
It may have just been a stunt to promote the UK National Art Pass, but Alex Gorosh did attempt to see “all” of the art in London’s museums in one day.
Posted in Art, Europe, Museums, Tourism
Tagged British Museum, London, London Museum, National Art Pass
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Night at the Museum
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.
Posted in Architecture, Art, Europe, History, Museums, Photography, Tourism
Tagged British Museum, Musée du Louvre
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Virtual Visits
One of my favorite museums in the world is the awesome British Museum in London. Every time that I visit the UK capital, I try and spend at least a few hours there. Now we can all pop into this … Continue reading
London Obsessions
I’m a fanatical museum goer, and I’ve visited all of London’s important cultural institutions, but I’m a lazy slacker compared to Jo Hunt, Mary Rees and Linda Smither. These three Londoners share an obsession to visit every museum in London. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, History, Museums, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged British Museum, London, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Modern
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Starbucks’ Progenitor
Some of us seem to think that travel is just an opportunity to hangout at new cafes and coffeehouses. Thanks to the British Museum we can trace the Western roots of our coffee obsession back to England’s very first public … Continue reading