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. […]
Huelin, a working-class neighbourhood of Málaga, continues today to be a place of innovation and, increasingly, home to several cultural institutions. Introducing Huelin On my final day in Málaga, I had a good few hours before heading to the airport in the afternoon. And I chose to spend those hours in the 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 […]
Monte Gibralfaro dominates Málaga’s skyline, and forms part of its coat of arms. What better place to get your historic bearings in this important Andalusian city? Making the Most of a Weekend in Málaga A recent trip to Málaga was my second. My first, a few years ago now, was part of a road trip […]
On my final morning in Barcelona, I made a spontaneous visit to the Museu Picasso Barcelona, and left unexpectedly impressed. A Final Morning and a Familiar Name It was my last day in Barcelona. I had a few hours before I needed to head to the airport, and time to fit in one or two […]
