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One of the many street art murals in Berlin.

How the Berlin Wall sparked a boom of creativity

Walking along the path of the Berlin Wall unveils story after story of the creativity that grew in its shadow, and now grows in the space it left behind. The atmosphere at Bearpit Karaoke in Mauerpark On an uneven, weed-cracked stage in front of a…

art, Berlin, Germany, street art

Azulejo tile art at Oriente station in Lisbon, Portugal.

Lisbon’s azulejos: Portugal’s tile art on the metro and beyond

Lisbon’s metro stations, museums and public spaces have transformed azulejos into a celebration of Portugal’s artistic heritage and modern creativity. First impressions at Oriente station A whim takes over on the train from the airport. Oriente station looks so bright, and downright fascinating, that it’s…

art, Lisbon, Portugal

Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath, London.

Kenwood House: Practical guide to London’s free historic art gallery

Kenwood House, managed by English Heritage, is one of London's most underrated cultural highlights. This elegant 18th-century villa, set on the northern edge of Hampstead Heath, is celebrated for its glorious architecture by Robert Adam and its world-class collection of Old Master paintings, known as…

art, England, London, museums, UK

Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh: Complete guide with prices, hours and must-see artworks

This guide covers everything you need to visit The Andy Warhol Museum: admission prices, opening hours, how to get there from downtown Pittsburgh, and which galleries to prioritise. I explain why Warhol's hometown museum holds the world's largest collection of his work, what masterpieces to…

art, museums, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, USA

Kangaroo rock at Nourlangie in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory.

Kakadu rock art and the Aboriginal stories of the Top End

The ancient galleries of Kakadu National Park reveal tens of thousands of years of Aboriginal culture, belief and storytelling layered into stone. The lightning man and Aboriginal mythology There are more lightning strikes here than anywhere else on the planet, and the being responsible for…

art, Australia, Indigenous, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Top End

Plan your visit to the Whitney Museum of American Art: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Whitney Museum of American Art The Whitney Museum was founded in 1930 by Gertrude…

art, museums, New York, New York City, USA

Inside Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, Austria.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Wattens: Practical visitor guide with hours & prices

What is Swarovski Crystal Worlds? Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Swarovski Kristallwelten) is a rather extraordinary attraction in Wattens, 20 kilometres east of Innsbruck. Created by multimedia artist André Heller in 1995 to celebrate Swarovski's 100th anniversary, it's part art museum, part fantasy realm, part family attraction…

art, Austria, Innsbruck, museums

The Tintin trail in Brussels: Following Belgium’s beloved comic strip hero

Brussels can be discovered through the eyes of Tintin, Belgium's most famous comic book character. From street murals to the dedicated Hergé Museum, Brussels’ attractions show how the adventures of the intrepid reporter shaped Belgian culture and continue to captivate readers worldwide. Belgium's unique comic…

art, Belgium, Brussels, comic books, museums, street art

The sculpture that’s the unexpected highlight of the Eden Project

The unexpected highlight of the Eden Project is the Seed sculpture by Peter Randall-Page, a 70-tonne granite piece that features Fibonacci spirals and impressive acoustics. A visit to the Eden Project Today, I visited the Eden Project in Cornwall – something I’ll write a fair…

art, Cornwall, England, gardens, South-West England, UK

Plan your visit to the Lennon Wall in Prague: Opening hours, ticket prices and location

First time visiting the Lennon Wall in Prague, Czechia? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. Why visit the Lennon Wall in Prague The Lennon Wall is one of Prague’s most recognisable symbols of peaceful protest and creative…

art, Czechia, Prague, street art