Art
Explore the world of art, from traditional paintings and sculptures to modern visual art. Learn about famous artists, art history, and creative techniques in our Art category.
Best Observation Decks and Night Views in Tokyo
Best observation decks and night views in Tokyo: Shibuya Sky, Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Roppongi Hills, free viewpoints and tips for sunset photos.
Alte Brennerei Unterramsern: Art in a 1905 Potato Distillery
A 1903 potato schnapps distillery in the Bucheggberg turned into one of Switzerland’s most unusual art galleries. Its history, how to visit, and my reviews of its exhibitions, starting with Schang Hutter.
Gold, Shadows, and Digital Dreams: A Deep Dive into THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA’s Immersive Vienna Secession Exhibit
The port city of Yokohama has always been Japan’s gateway to the West—a place where Victorian bricks meet Pacific tides. Today, that legacy of cultural fusion takes a quantum leap forward at THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA. Located at the historic Yamashita Pier, this venue occupies a space that has recently become legendary among travelers. Situated exactly…
6 Hours in Florence: A Walking Tour for Your Layover
If you’ve got a few hours in Florence between trains, you can see far more of the city than you’d think, and without dragging your luggage across cobblestones the whole time. We had roughly six to seven hours here while waiting for our connecting train to Rome, and rather than sit it out at the…
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT): Inside the Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition
Tokyo is a city where the past and the future exist side by side in a way that feels both seamless and constantly surprising. Historic temples, quiet gardens, and long established cultural traditions remain an essential part of daily life, while innovation in architecture, technology, and the arts continues to shape the city at an…
Sapporo Snow Festival Guide: Dates, Venues, Tips and What to Know
Everything you need for the Sapporo Snow Festival: when it takes place, the three festival sites, how to get there, what to wear, where to stay and local tips.
My Experience at the Pokémon x Kogei Exhibition at Azabudai Hills Gallery
I had the opportunity to visit the Pokémon x Kogei Exhibition at the Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo. The Tokyo run took place from November 1, 2024 to February 2, 2025, bringing together the imaginative world of Pokémon with the refined traditions of Japanese craft, known as kogei. Seeing these two very different cultural elements…
Naoshima Island Guide: Best Things to Do, Art Museums & Travel Tips
Naoshima Island is one of Japan’s most unique travel destinations and is widely known as the country’s famous art island. Located in the Seto Inland Sea between Okayama and Kagawa Prefecture, Naoshima attracts visitors from around the world with its combination of contemporary art, world-class museums, striking architecture, and beautiful coastal scenery. Many travelers visit…
