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🎨 Exploring London's Vibrant Art Scene: My Latest Insights In my latest article on Artscapy, I dive into the resilient and ever-evolving art scene of London. Amidst challenges like Brexit and the pandemic, this city has proven to be a bastion of high-quality and culturally significant art. 🖼 From the profound exhibitions at #TateModern to the innovative works at #LissonGallery and more, my journey through London's galleries has been a revelation of art's enduring power and relevance. These experiences have reinforced my belief in the importance of quality over mere aesthetics in art. 🌐 As a collector and an enthusiast, I've seen how easily one can be swayed by the allure of 'investment art galleries' promising quick returns. However, understanding and appreciating true quality in art goes beyond this—it's about cultural significance and emotional resonance. 🔍 In writing this article, I wanted to share my insights on what makes art truly valuable. It's not just about the immediate returns, but about the art's ability to connect, provoke thought, and stand the test of time. 🏆 I invite you to read my article and join me in exploring the dynamic art scene of London. Art is way beyond just beautify spaces. Art enriches our lives. https://lnkd.in/epzt3sKX #Artscapy #LondonArtScene #QualityArt #ArtCollecting #CulturalSignificance

More words about public art and how they impact communities.

What’s the biggest difference between art and public art? NO WALLS! I love visiting galleries, but they can be intimidating places to visit. White walls can be boundaries, they keep marginalised communities out of the conversation. Public art breaks down social barriers, liberating creativity and craftsmanship from the confines of traditional, often exclusive spaces. Art in the public realm has the power to reshape our cities into communal galleries, making artistic expression a shared experience. This free-spirited nature dissolves the exclusivity, inviting everyone to be a part of an encounter or conversation. In these challenging times, art outside becomes a beacon of hope and a powerful tool for reshaping our collective experiences while fostering cultural identity to build more inspiring destinations to visit. Art trails are becoming more and more popular, they help connect neighbourhoods, communities and hard to reach districts. I’m a massive fan of ambitious projects like 'The Line' in London where everyone can explore art, nature and heritage for free. I'll certainly be visiting next time I'm in the smoke! Artwork: Catching Colour (2022) by Rana Begum. Destination: London City Island & The Line. Photo credit: Angus Mills. Image courtesy The Line. #sapien #placemaking #artwithoutwalls #publicart #culturalidentity #sitespecific #sculptures #publicrealm #contemporarysculpture #artinstallation #abstractart #cultureenrichment #ranabegum #theline #londonsculpture

Some of London’s most incredible buildings and structures don’t exist anymore. This article brings small, low resolution photos and I can't help but thinking: What if we had the Matterport technology back then to capture and preserve these landmarks in a digital form? What if we could explore the Whitehall Palace or Holland House? Matterport Digital Twins have the potential to bridge the gap between past and present, ensuring that even as physical structures fade away, their digital counterparts stand the test of time. Museums and history books offer valuable insights, but the ability to virtually wander through these lost structures adds a layer of understanding that is unparalleled. Fortunately, we have Matterport now and can seize the opportunity to preserve our architectural heritage. #matterport #digitaltwins #architecturelovers

GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, USA (1983) https://lnkd.in/esSAhwYC This proposal revitalizes the city's downtown area by reusing a distinguished, but now vacant, former government building and by adapting a number of abandoned or underused neighboring structures for additional cultural functions. The main 1908 Beaux-Arts building is upgraded to meet codes and programmatic requirements. A relocation of the entrance from the closed side of the U-shaped building to the open court-yard establishes a direct physical relationship between the museum and its surroundings while creating a single, unified entrance. Covering the court-yard, a translucent inclined plane of stairs has an opening at its center that leads to the Grand Foyer which is a shared space for the different departments. Water descends slowly and evenly from the top of the stairway along a channel carved into the plane, leaving a clear pedestrian path for those walking up the stairs. This water is, in fact, the very water used for the air-conditioning system. In this way, the need for an unsightly cooling tower has been eliminated and this silent cascade becomes the focal point of the city's newest public space. Greenroofs.com, LLC. #ambasz #emilioambasz #architecture #greeninfrastructure #greenroofs #landscapearchitecture #nature #greenarchitecture #design

Here in #Doral, DORCAM (Doral Contemporary Art Museum) stands as a catalyst for learning, creativity, and the binding of a community. Through exhibitions and events that transcend the traditional confines of art, architecture, visionary design, industry, and technology, DORCAM opens its doors wide, inviting not just the connoisseur but the curious, the unseen, the wanderer, and the everyman. In its mission, DORCAM seeks to reflect the nationalities that call Doral home. We are not here to cater to the compliant and the conventional. It is here, where barriers dissolve, and the free exchange of ideas flourishes, each program a dialogue, each piece a conversation. Membership at DORCAM is a bridge, not a gate. It offers a spectrum of #engagement, making it possible for YOU to become part of this community. Members are more than advocates; they are the heartbeat of the #museum, present at virtual receptions and incorporated in every event. They are not just spectators but participants in the ongoing story of DORCAM. Looking ahead, DORCAM approaches their vision of a permanent home in Doral, a sanctuary where #art and #community converge. This future space promises to be more than a museum where residents and visitors alike can immerse themselves in the rich, #artistic heritage of the world. Become part of a community that celebrates art in all its #rebellious forms. Explore our membership options and find your place within DORCAM. Together, we can cultivate a culture of learning and unity that defies the clichéd. And as we move forward, keep your eyes peeled for our Midyear Review of 2024! It will be a bold reflection on the achievements and events that have shaped #DORCAM this year. 💬🎨🎶🎞📸🌠

The design of the AFRICAN MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE, LAGOS, serves a dual purpose: to showcase and preserve the community's rich cultural heritage and to act as a catalyst for tourism and economic growth. This project aims to provide a dynamic space for education, entertainment, and cultural exchange, featuring artefacts, artworks, and exhibits from diverse cultures worldwide. Concept Development: “Afrofuturistic architecture is the fictional futuristic rebirth and renaissance of traditional African architecture infused with advanced science and technology,” by Emmanuel Ogundiran, 2023 This concept provides a unique departure from conventional designs, incorporating futuristic elements while staying deeply rooted in the continent's cultural heritage. Utilizing both tangible and intangible African methods alongside indigenous materials, the museum aims to be a beacon of Afrofuturistic architecture—symbolizing a futuristic rebirth and renaissance of traditional African architecture. Form Development: - The four isolated forms represent THE PEOPLE, THE ART, THE SPIRITS and THE PERFORMANCE THEATRE. This creates four different entry access to each building therefore controlling the pedestrian movement efficiently. - While this form choice decision has many practical benefits, like better natural lighting, all-round aeration and circulation, and high energy efficiency, the unique cones reflect and pay homage to the early stages of precolonial African Architecture, like the traditional Musgum buildings in Cameroon, the local homes in Ethiopia and other dome-traditional huts found around Africa. - As done in Yoruba Architecture and many other tribes in Africa, the courtyard is a sustainable and cost-efficient way to increase the overall comfort and lighting levels in a building. Though the courtyard is covered with a transparent material to allow natural light, the top brim of the building provides a clerestory to allow air and enhance the stack effect principle. - To increase accessibility from within each mass, three interconnecting sky bridges were added on three different floor levels. This will significantly improve pedestrian traffic in all buildings. - The African mother’s wrapper is widely known to be iconic and it symbolises the motherly intimate care and unifying bond between the mother and her child. Just as the mother uses the native African fabric material to unify and hold the child onto her body, fluid bamboo panels are used to bind the four isolated forms into a single harmonized entity. Therefore, brings a sense of a traditional community. This museum is not just a building but a statement of cultural pride, sustainability, and forward-thinking, poised to educate and inspire future generations through the lens of afrofuturism. #3d #architecturedesign #3D #animation #museum #interiordesign, #Nigeria #Europe #Luxembourg #sustainabledesign #architect #ArchiproAtelier #design

LUNCH BOX? GENIUS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN? ART MUSEUM? In Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art isn't just any art stash; it's the city's creative crown jewel. Picture it: over 21,000 masterpieces, ranging from ancient Greek pottery, to abstract expressionism that'll make you tilt your head and ponder. It's not just a museum; it's a cultural powerhouse with a knack for the extraordinary. __________ Torque Real Estate Marketing TORQUE is a real estate marketing agency bringing insight and awareness to the emergence of human experience, properties and the community. #austinrealestate #office #commercialrealestate #architecture #realestate #realestateindustry #marketingagency #realestatemarketing #marketingagency 

How do you feel about curvy furniture like this one? Does it belong in your house, or a museum? #theheartofyourhome #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #makeamove #househunter #justsold #home #forsale #property #realestateforsale #investment #hamiltoncountyrealestate #hamiltoncounty #noblesvillerealestate #carpenterrealtors

Even though I presented this design concept more than a year ago, I wanted to share it as it's one of the out-of-the-box projects I've done with 'No front and No back' concept. The chosen location to propose a wine museum is an urban void in Porto in Portugal, that actually needs to be addressed. It is located on the north bank of the Douro River, and the surrounding area is mostly residential. The primary concept behind the project is to create a cubist space (which is our abstract perception of the environment and the spirit of this site), in which it is impossible to figure out the space in front and behind, the ambiguous space, that allows people to explore and perceive the river and landscapes. So, having a glimpse of #cubism (from art), it is an iconic artistic movement distinguished by its pioneering approach of presenting reality in three dimensions on a two-dimensional canvas using mathematical shapes. Cubist paintings with elements that overlap yet do not reveal the front and rear are taken into consideration to create an open, tranquil, appealing, and panoramic translucent area above the ground for people's views of the river and accessibility. A depthless, compressed, transparent metropolitan image is formed in addition to focusing on the inside of the area. The wine museum was taken one step ahead by following the key points connecting cubism such as Flow, Transparency, and Reflection. The whole concept would not have been feasible without my team members Sara Gharibi, Paola Sade, Yijia Zheng, Zhengwen Zhu. I'd like to thank Professor Camilo Rebelo, Kiana Jalali, and Paola Hagei Higa for encouraging us to think out of the boundaries. I am glad to share our journal with you. I would greatly value any comments or feedback on this topic. #cubism #cubistpaintings #landscape #flow #transparency #reflection #regenerativedesign #architecturalinnovation #porto #portugal #portwine #douro #polimi #sustainablearchitecture