Archive for June, 2009
The 1609 exhibition in New York
The 1609 Exhibition is the title of a exhibition that can be seen from july 01, 2009 – till march 31, 2010 in the New York State Museum. This exhibition at looks back on the Dutch period in New York State history. It focuses on the interaction of the Dutch and Native People of New York during these years, re-examines Henry Hudson’s voyage, the myths that surround it, and explores the legacies of Hudson’s unexpected discovery.
1609 looks at the interaction of the Dutch and native people of New York during these years through four myths. These are: Henry Hudson came here on purpose, the natives were happy to see the Europeans, Europeans took advantage of the natives, and Native culture fell apart as a result of contact with Europeans. These four myths constitute one half of the exhibition. The other half begins with the myth: The Dutch experience in North America is irrelevant to who we are as Americans. Addressing this myth allows the visitor to experience and celebrate thecontinuing legacy that these two cultures have left for us to see andexperience every day.
This project will highlight the extensive collections of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education.
Turner and the masters
Turner self portrait
Turner and the Masters in the Tate Museum in London will present a selection of magnificent paintings by JMW Turner (1775-1851) alongside related works by the old masters and contemporaries he hoped to imitate, rival and surpass. Bringing together around one hundred works of supreme historical significance from collections around the world this will be the first exhibition to look at Turner’s work in the company of the greatest painters in the preceding history of western art. It will reveal his debts and rivalries in exciting, even unpredictable, ways, and explore his reputation as one of the greatest painters of landscape in the European tradition.
The exhibition will pair Turner’s works with major paintings by his predecessors, many brought together for the first time, including works by Canaletto, Claude, Cuyp, Poussin, Rembrandt, Rubens, Ruisdael, and van de Velde. There will also be pairings with paintings by Turner’s most important contemporaries such as Constable and Bonington. It will show how Turner’s responses to other artists were both acts of homage and a sophisticated form of art criticism, designed to demonstrate his understanding of great art and his ability to equal and even outshine the most celebrated exponents of the landscape tradition.
Cheap to Taiwan
Luxe bath in one of the hotels.
Tourists from Europe that travel between July 1 and November 30, 2009 to the Taiwanese capital Taipei, can get a one night stay in the finest hotels for a Euro. This is an initiative of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. How does it work? Tourists who booked a holiday to Taiwan in VNC Asia Travel books or a stopover in Taipei and fly with China Airlines and Eva Airways, via VNC Asia Travel can see if there is availability in one of the many accommodations that participate in the Euro project . Is the application confirmed by the hotel, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau coupons should be displayed during the check. Important to know is: People from Europe can join in with this action. Hotel Coupons are valid for a night . The rooms are including breakfast . More information: www.taiwan.net.tw
