After catching a gorgeous sunset on the Potomac at National Harbor, Maryland, I took a walk to the marina admiring the yachts and the lights of the nearby Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed what appeared to be a large hand. Slightly startled, I turned to face it directly.
Featured Museum: A Suburban Chicago Gem
Capital Ideas for a Washington DC Visit
Culture Curious in Chicago
As someone who is proud to call Chicago my birthplace and former home for many years, I’ve always known that the city is one of the world’s finest cultural capitals. But as many times as I’ve passed by the old Chicago Public Library building, I never walked through the doors…
St. Marienkirche: 14 Broken Crosses
Touring St. Marienkirche in Lübeck, Germany, Günther Uecker’s “14 Broken Crosses” is attention-getting, whether you view it from religious or artistic perspectives.
Inside Passages
More than just a way to get from one point to another, inside passages sometimes intrigue me by their design, visual effects, or historical significance. These photos were taken of passages that compelled me to stop and take a shot while visiting the landmarks where they’re located.
Disturbing Art: A Mystery
Can you help me identify this disturbing art? One of my obsessions while traveling is to take photos of art exhibits of all kinds (including disturbing art) — in museums, galleries, parks and other public places. I’ve shared many of them in various blog posts. However, I’ve been haunted by…
Quirky Artsy DC
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Adding to my previous posts about art exhibits in Washington DC, I’ve selected three works that struck me as quirky during my visit in October. These sculptures are in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the National Mall. (Since this week’s Magnificent…