With some of the most interesting archaeological sites in Europe in Malta, Valletta’s National Museum of Archaeology is a must-see. The National Museum of Archaeology It’s no secret here on the Salterton Arts Review that I love archaeology. I actually wanted to be an archaeologist when I was younger, until I realised that the reality […]
The Colección del Museo Ruso is a fascinating case study in what to do when geopolitics get in the way of your museum’s purpose. Oh, and the exhibitions are pretty good, too. Introducing the Colección del Museo Ruso In my last post, we did a walking tour of the working class Málaga neighbourhood of Huelin. […]
The Museo Carmen Thyssen presents a private collection of mostly Andalusian, 19th century art. A great way to learn more about this region and its representation in art, just get ready for a lot of genre paintings! A Foray into Málaga’s Museums Today we continue our exploration of Málaga, which we started in my last […]
A childhood home encased in concrete, a museum preserved in amber: the M. V. Frunze House Museum is a great final stop in Bishkek. One Final Museum in Bishkek We’ve had a pretty good look around Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, at this point. I wrote a ’48 Hours’ guide first, which covered Osh Bazaar, day trips, […]
The Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts Gapara Aitieva brings together applied and fine arts in a unique Soviet Brutalist building. Great for learning about the 20th century development of the arts in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts Gapara Aitieva We’re continuing our tour of museums in Bishkek today, by visiting the Kyrgyz […]
The National History Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic offers a modern, well-presented overview of Kyrgyz culture and history, balancing nomadic traditions, Soviet-era politics, and contemporary identity, even if some silences remain in its narrative. Let’s Start by Talking About the Fetishisation of the Soviet Period When it comes to crafting each post on the Salterton […]
A chance decision to visit the Museum of the National Academy of Arts. T. Sadykova (Tinibek Sadykov) leads to a unique museum-going experience as well as a lesson in Bishkek’s, and Kyrgyzstan’s, history. Museum Visits: Sometimes Bloody-Mindedness is the Key Something that I think everyone should understand is that a lot of the content on […]
Montpellier’s main art museum, the Musée Fabre combines collections and acquisitions to form a classic art historical overview in a historic setting. Just Enough Time for One Museum If you’ve been following the blog, you’ll have been expecting this post. My last entry was a whistle stop tour of Montpellier, in the South of France. […]
A decade after living nearby and never visiting, I finally made it to the Wimbledon Windmill Museum, thanks to a well-timed running event and its medal design. Sometimes You Just Need a Reason to Visit About a decade ago, I lived a short walk from Wimbledon Common. In retrospect, I didn’t make the most of […]
On a very hot afternoon, le Musée d’Art et Traditions Populaires provides a welcome break as well as a good overview of local history. Le Musée d’Art et Traditions Populaires Avid readers of the Salterton Arts Review have a good head start on today’s post. In my last installment, we took a walking tour around […]
