by Lindsay Shapka in Art History, Artists, Art, Travel
When my sister recently came home from a trip to Paris she seemed impressed with everything that she had seen — except for the Mona Lisa.
One of the most recognized works of art in the world, reproductions of it usually come in poster sized prints while the original, hung behind thick, bullet proof glass and guarded by a velvet rope is miniature in comparison.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Art, Artists
The Gallery has an incredible variety of artwork ranging from historic pieces all the way to those created in the present day.
You will find one of the most impressive collections of traditional and modern Indigenous art and Canadian art in the world.
More than just paintings, wandering through the Gallery, you will also see clothing, photography, sculpture, installations, and decorative arts.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Art, Artists, Art History
Immersive Van Gogh experiences have been spreading around the world over the last year, but did you know that not all of them are the same?
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Art, Art History, Artists
Humans have long been fascinated by personality traits and categories. Myers-Briggs, enneagrams, DISC assessments, love languages, the list goes on and on.
Though most of these personality quizzes have only become popular in the past decade or so, the study of handwriting analysis — also known as graphology — has been around for nearly 200 years! Who could forget Sherlock Holmes’s ability to identify the killer’s identity based on a scrap of paper with their handwriting?
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Art, Travel
The United States is famous for breathtaking landscapes, tall buildings, iconic bridges, and well-loved historic sights.
The team at Apartment Guide decided to capture the beauty of these iconic attractions in modern-day illustrations.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Art, Artists, Travel
Are you missing lounging on the beach, wandering through new cities, and exploring new places?
Me too.
Though we may be limited to where we can go right now because of COVID, that doesn’t mean that we can’t bring a little adventure into our homes!
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Art, Art History, Travel
On my last trip to LA (also my last pre-COVID trip), I was very excited that I would have a chance to finally cross The Getty off of my “museums to visit” list. I have wanted to get there for years — ever since reading Loot and learning about the more controversial side of the museum.
Read More