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Louise Bourgeois Home Will Soon Open to the Public

January 20, 2016 Maleeha Sambur
Photo by Nicholas Calcott

Photo by Nicholas Calcott

by Maleeha Sambur

Louise Bourgeois' Chelsea home will open to the public this summer through the Easton Foundation, offering admirers of the French-born sculptor a new window into how she lived and worked. The brownstone on West 20th Street, which Bourgeois and her husband Robert Goldwater purchased in 1962, remains largely unchanged since her passing in 2011, with garments still hanging in closets and countertops cluttered with toiletries, which make it seem as if she's only stepped out for an errand. The townhouse's four floors are imbued with personal history -- it's where Bourgeois coped with the loss of her husband, flourished as an artist, held her famous Sunday salons, and became involved in activism -- and this intimate glimpse seems to reflect her pragmatic, unfussy attitude towards the business of living. 

Head over to the New York Times to read more and check out photographer Nicholas Calcott's wonderful images here. 

In CULTURE Tags Louise Bourgeois, Ladies We Love, Art, New York
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

January 18, 2016 Maleeha Sambur
  Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

  Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

  Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

  Photo: Maleeha Sambur

Photo: Maleeha Sambur

  Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

  Giacometti Gallery / Photo: Maleeha Sambur

Giacometti Gallery / Photo: Maleeha Sambur

  Giacometti Gallery / Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

Giacometti Gallery / Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

  Giacometti Gallery / Photo: Maleeha Sambur

Giacometti Gallery / Photo: Maleeha Sambur

  Max Bill's Construction / Photo: Maleeha Sambur

Max Bill's Construction / Photo: Maleeha Sambur

  Photo: Maleeha Sambur

Photo: Maleeha Sambur

 Jean Dubufett's Dynamic Manor / Photo: Maleeha Sambur

Jean Dubufett's Dynamic Manor / Photo: Maleeha Sambur

  Photo: Maleeha Sambur

Photo: Maleeha Sambur

  Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

  Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

Photo: Tawfeeq Khan

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Words by Maleeha Sambur / Photos by Tawfeeq Khan & Maleeha Sambur

While traveling through Scandinavia this past summer, I had the opportunity to visit Denmark's Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Perched on a verdant hill overlooking the Øresund Sound in the quiet town of Humlebaek, just 25 miles north of Copenhagen, its indoor/outdoor blended environment offers a unique atmosphere in which to take in a vast collection of works from the likes of Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, Jean Arp, Pablo Picasso, and Alberto Giacometti, as well as a diverse roster of contemporary talents that includes Richard Serra, Yayoi Kusama, Doug Aitken, and Mike Kelley. One could easily while away an entire day exploring the sprawling grounds, encountering large-scale works tucked within the greenery, gliding through glass-walled corridors, stopping to sea-gaze and breathe in the fresh air (Sweden can be glimpsed across the water), and taking advantage of the excellent event programming, which includes engaging workshops, art evenings, and concerts for all ages. 

Opened in 1958, the Louisiana Museum was founded on the idea that art was not just for the elite, and could be enjoyed by anyone. Founder Knud W. Jensen organized the exhibitions according to what he called the "sauna principle" -- dividing the works into hot (celebrated artists that would draw crowds) and cold (talented but lesser-known, contemporary artists) so that visitors who came to see the more famous works would also be challenged to experience something new and exciting.

The museum's thoughtful, discreet modern design plays to that principle by gracefully merging architecture with the natural environment, offering visitors an immersive way to experience art as they wander through sun-dappled rooms and meander along beautifully landscaped forest paths, while the seasons provide an ever-changing backdrop. The museum's low, horizontal buildings are connected by glass hallways, a cafe opens out to the sea breeze, and gentle landscaping invites visitors to take off on a treasure hunt, stumbling upon hidden sculptures and playful elements (a long, bumpy slide is a favorite) along the way.

If you find yourself in Copenhagen or thereabouts, be sure to carve out some time for Louisiana. It's a can't-miss experience.

Getting there from Copenhagen:

Check out the outbound and return DSB train timetables from central Copenhagen (Kobenhavn H), Osterport, or Norreport stations to Humlebaek Station. The ride takes about 35 minutes. From there, it's a ten minute walk through a quiet residential area to get to Louisiana. There will be signage and likely other museum-goers walking in its direction, but I always like to have a screen shot of the walking route on my phone just in case. The museum opens at 11AM, and I highly recommend getting there close to opening so that you can take advantage of a full day (you might never want to leave). There is a lovely cafe on site for lunch, but it can get very crowded, especially on a nice day, so eat a decent breakfast before heading out in case you don't want to bother. 

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
GI. Strandveg 13
3050 Humlebæk
Tues-Fri 11AM-10PM
Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM
Admission for 18+: 115DK (approx. $17.61 USD; $15.45€)

 

In PLACES OF INTEREST Tags Louisiana Museum, Denmark, Museums, Art, Scandinavia, Europe, Copenhagen
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Museo Experimental El Eco

December 30, 2015 Jennifer Saracino
  Photo by Pablo León de la Barra via  Guggenheim.org blog

Photo by Pablo León de la Barra via Guggenheim.org blog

  Photo by Jennifer Saracino

Photo by Jennifer Saracino

  Photo by Jennifer Saracino

Photo by Jennifer Saracino

  Photo via  xalapo.com

Photo via xalapo.com

  Photo by Jennifer Saracino

Photo by Jennifer Saracino

  Photo by Pablo León de la Barra via  Guggenheim.org blog     Photo by Jennifer Saracino    Photo by Jennifer Saracino    Photo via  xalapo.com     Photo by Jennifer Saracino

by Jennifer Saracino

While living and studying in Mexico City last spring, I decided to take a break from my research and went outside for an evening stroll. I headed towards the Jardín del Arte, a peaceful and colorful park nearby in my neighborhood, San Rafael. 

I decided to walk the perimeter of the park, which I had never done before, and stumbled upon the Museo Experimental El Eco. Founded in 2005, the museum presents contemporary art projects by both Mexican and international artists. It comprises part of a group of museums run by UNAM (the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) and was designed as an interdisciplinary space where artists are encouraged to present projects that draw from an array of diverse media including film, dance, poetry, and music. I peered past the door held ajar, intrigued by the long dark hallway and a sign that advertised free admission. 

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In PLACES OF INTEREST Tags Museo Experimantal El Eco, Mexico City, Mexico, Art, Museums
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