Architecture
Poznan
Here are some photos that my husband took at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (also known as COP, Conference of Parties) in Poznan, Poland. This town turned out to be very artsy. A “Christo-like” public-art commentary using figurines to suggest those affected by climate change. Among the contemporary artwork, Poznan maintains its Old World environment and charm. Architecture of the town square clock tower is quite stunning. Everyone comes out to see the goats but heads at the midday hour. Not sure what it all means but some fanciful mural work. I really like these door panels as a possible idea for something similar one day. Inspiration always comes…
Hidden Murals in New Orleans’ Lakefront Airport
Speaking of hidden murals…This Times Picayune article, Clear for Takeoff, by Frank Donze caught my attention. Not only have beautiful, mostly undamaged, historic murals been found during the renovation of a shuttered terminal at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport, but they will be preserved as the airport terminal is restored to it’s original 1940’s grandeur. The style of these murals reminds me of N.C. Wyeth’s work, which I really admire. I was able to see a some of his fabulous paintings that were used for several book “illustrations” in the permanent collection at the Farnsworth Museum, in Rockland, ME last August. The video with the architect, Alton Ochsner Davis, is…
Federal Building Art
Segueing from political caricatures to art found in federal buildings, I thought this piece from the Kansas City infoZine would be appropriate to post, since these buildings are right in my backyard. Audrie Garrison does a great job of describing where to find federal art in her article, Hidden Treasures Reside in Some D.C. Federal Buildings. There are a lot of links to walking tours and travel info that even the local resident can use. Which buildings have murals and public art and how they can be visited is also posted. Don’t forget to see the mural inside the Capitol’s Rotunda. I remember going on a field trip with my…
