This next museum reminds me of the smallest museum in Wales, a red telephone box that was converted into an exhibit space dedicated to photographer Tom Mathias, who documented daily life in rural West Wales. Britain was once dotted with these iconic structures but due to privatisation and the rise...
Britain was once dotted with the iconic red telephone box. Every tourist had to pose for a photograph next to this instantly recognisable British thing. Due to privatisation and the rise of the mobile phone, the boxes are a dying breed, most are abandoned or sold off. A few years...
I always loved the ubiquitousness of Georges Seurat’s painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, from the reproduced handbags and umbrellasto whatever this is supposed to be, a random mural in the otherwise bleak town of Hammond, Indiana. But nothing beats staring at your own Discover...
Amsterdam is unordinary - often touted as a traveler's paradise. Amsterdam is in fact a compact and immediately likeable city in Europe. It is known throughout the world as one of the greatest small cities in the world. Trying to figure out which museums in Amsterdam to visit? In Amsterdam...
Of course there’s a Vodka Museum in Moscow, Russia. But the Amsterdam version appears to be much cooler. Located in the busiest spot in the city, you and a guide learn about the interesting history, production process and different types of vodka over 3 floors. The best part is you...
My apologies for the recent turn of events, in which I have posted random thoughts on architectural analysis of musems and random photos of people painting in the Art Institute of Chicago. Over the last month this blog has lost its original purpose of telling you about one-of-a-kind attractions. So...
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin (my favorite town name EVER!) is featuring 51 photos collected through the popular website awkwardfamilyphotos.com. It’s the first time any of these pictures will be shown to the public in a museum setting. A particular stand-out, “Stacked Dominoes”, shows a family...
Happy Pulaski Day! The Pulaski Museum in “downtown” Pulaski, Wisconsin is located at 129 West Pulaski Street. So totally go there if you want to learn about the town of Pulaski. I am sure there’s at least one reference to Casimir Pulaski. Okay, too many Pulaskis for you? Well, here’s...
I kind of hate postmodern art. My mom attempted to be an artist when I was growing up so I always felt part of that world. But the shit I see nowadays just annoys the fuck out of me. I know this girl who lives in Ukrainian Village here in...
Late last year I mentioned how much I wanted to go to the Busy Beaver Button Company here in Chicago. Well, last month during Obscura Day, a celebration of hidden wonders and unusual places in one’s hometown, I am happy to say I finally paid visit. Founded in 1995, the...
