The first time I stood in front of the paintings of Joseph Mallord William Turner was at the National Gallery in London. I had known his works through reproductions, but it was only when I encountered the originals that I understood why Turner is still considered one of the greatest painters of light. I looked at canvases in which almost…
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FORT LAMBERT
Of all the fortifications of Luxembourg, Fort Lambert is my favorite place. Not only because of its fascinating history, but above all because of the way the preserved remains are presented and the presence of art, which give this site an almost magical character. I walk past it almost every day on my way to work, and each time I…
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WINDOW TO THE WORLD | OKNO NA ŚWIAT
Luxembourg Central Station is the most pleasant railway station I have had the opportunity to visit so far. It is small, intimate, and feels safe. You can buy a good coffee and a croissant here, for example at Oberweis, a well-known Luxembourgish bakery and pâtisserie that impressed me many years ago with its selection of beautifully decorated and delicious pastries.I…
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THE GRAND DUCAL PALACE | PAŁAC WIELKICH KSIĄŻĄT
Nestled in the heart of Luxembourg City’s historic Old Town, among its winding streets and beautifully preserved historic buildings, stands the Grand Ducal Palace – the official residence of the head of state and one of the foremost national symbols of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Although it is now primarily associated with the Grand Ducal Family, its history stretches…
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SAGES AT THE CJEU | MĘDRCY W TSUE
Art plays a meaningful role at the Court of Justice of the European Union, reflecting the institution’s cultural and symbolic dimension. Over the years, Member States have contributed artworks: paintings, sculptures, and installations, many of which are displayed throughout the Court’s public areas. These works not only represent the diversity and unity of the EU but also enhance the solemnity…
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THE POETIC ECHO OF VANITAS | POETYCKIE ECHO VANITAS
Michel Medinger’s work is a poignant dialogue between life and death, beauty and decay, humor and irony. It is a whisper to the viewer – an eternal question about the fragility of human existence. *** Twórczość Michela Medingera to przejmujący dialog między życiem a śmiercią, pięknem a rozkładem, humorem a ironią. To szept skierowany do widza – odwieczne pytanie o…
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IGOR MITORAJ’S SCULPTURES
While strolling through the Parco della Neapolis (the Neapolis Archaeological Park) in Sicily, I came across beautiful classical sculptures perfectly integrated into the park’s surroundings. These sculptures caught my eye because they seemed familiar to me. I felt like I had seen them somewhere before – especially the heads wrapped as if in bandages. Upon closer inspection, I realized they…
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CAN THIS BE CALLED GENERATIVE ART?
Do you ever feel the need to immerse yourself in art? When does this need arise for you? For me, it arises when I haven’t had the chance to create something new for too long, something that I would be satisfied with. I start to feel like I’m trapped in a dreadful routine, and my brain stops exerting itself. It’s…
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ROTHKO’S CRACKS | SZCZELINY ROTHKO
In the magnificent art series Power of Art, Simon Schama recounts how he came to discover Mark Rothko.” “One morning in the spring of 1970, I wandered into the Tate Gallery and took a wrong – or perhaps the right – turn, and there they were, waiting for me. It wasn’t love at first sight. Rothko had insisted that the…
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WOW! WILLIAM KENTRIDGE
In 2021, Luxembourg’s MUDAM museum hosted one of the most significant contemporary art exhibitions – William Kentridge’s More Sweetly Play the Dance. The Johannesburg-born artist, renowned for his unique combination of drawing, animation, film, sculpture, and theatre, presented a comprehensive selection of works exploring themes of history, memory, time, and absurdity. W 2021 roku luksemburskie muzeum MUDAM gościło jedną z…
