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South Asia’s most teeming nation is a veritable fusion of attractive places, lush landscapes and an ancient culture steeped in history and rituals. Architectural masterpieces of historic dynasties dot various states. India’s rich heritage together with its flourishing bio diversity showcases the beauty of the country. The city of Hyderabad offe…
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Often called the Asian equivalent of the American Bayou, the Kerala backwaters are an expansive network of intricate waterways that include five lakes, forty rivers and a host of canals that span half the length of its home state. Stretching across over 900km the labyrinth of lakes, rivers, inlets and creeks form a truly magnificent eco system and …
Blue Reef Aquarium Newcastle- a world of…
Positioned just a short drive away from the beautiful Whitley Bay, the impressive Blue Reef Aquarium is ideally located in the North East coastal city of Tynemouth. It is a great place to discover how life goes on under the ocean. The Blue Reef Aquarium is a modern aquarium showcasing marine life in a new and exciting way. It has been designed and …
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No one would think that the decorative specs on the Indian Ocean would on close scrutiny turn out to be such resplendent islands full of tourist attractions. However, that is precisely what the Maldives is like. It has over twenty six tiny atolls or islands, which are governed separately but are a cohesive part of Maldives. Most of the festivals th…
Medical Tourism – Dental Care …
The Thai island of Koh Samui might have garnered a reputation for its idyllic beaches and pristine oceans, but it is also gaining popularity for another feature that is quite unique; medical tourism! Offering reasonably priced and international standard medical care, Koh Samui and such coastal areas as Bohput are also known for their high standards…
Family Travel to Philippines…
The multicultural nation of Philippines presents an ideal destination for a family holiday. The suitable areas for families visiting the country include Boracay Island, Central Visayas and the National Capital Region Cebu. You may visit the most popular beach in Boracay, known as the White Beach which is famed for its spectacular sunsets and pristi…
Hannover Sprengel Museum
The Sprengel Museum opened in 1979 in Hannover houses the most magnificent and extensive collection of modern art in Germany. The museum originates from a generous donation made by Dr. Bernhard Sprengel in 1969 where he gave his extensive collection of modern art for the benefit of the city of Hannover as well as a substantial sum of money for the construction of the museum. Through time the city of Hannover and Lower Saxony have contributed their share to the construction, maintenance and development of the museum. The permanent collection and diverse temporary exhibitions held of both local and foreign artists of the 20th and 21st century has made Sprengel Museum one of the most important art museums of the world.
The collection set in order of priority, includes works of French Cubism, German Expressionism and abstract art from the post war eras. Minimalism, New Realism, Informal Art, Conceptual art and post-minimal art along with more modern form of painting by light; photography and media are given important focus in the collection. A unique character of the collection is the formation of focus groups. The ensemble of a few of the greatest artists of the century including works of Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst, Emil Nolde, Fernand Léger, Paul Klee and Max Beckmann are displayed in the many galleries of the museum. The Kurt Schwitter’s archive is one of the highlights of the museum as well as the ‘Abstract Cabinet’ of El Lissitzky introduced in the 1920s and 1930s. Another special attraction is the rooms designed by the artists. The ‘Abstract Cabinet’ and Merz Building by Kurt Schwitters are two such spectacular rooms that depict two very different approaches to design of artistic space. A few of the other noted artists include Hans Arp, Ernst Wilhelm Nay, Lyonel Feininger, James Turrell, Keith Sonnier and Emil Schumacher.
The original building designed by Peter and Ursula Trint (of Cologne) and Dieter Quast (of Heidelberg) has undergone extension in 1992 and in 2012. The current extension is mainly to house the collections of Niki de Saint Phalle and the Hannoverian artist Kurt Schwitters. The new building is also scheduled to host one-off international exhibitions. The Museum is a must see for all contemporary art lovers.
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