Unable to travel abroad due to the pandemic restrictions, my husband and I are embarking on a summer of Travel Dates to the world-class-cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, out our back door. This blog shares our visit to the majestic Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota, definitely a must-see for any visitor to this great city!
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Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul, MN USA (Art & Travel)
Unable to travel abroad due to the pandemic restrictions, my husband and I are embarking on a summer of Travel Dates to the world-class-cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, out our back door. This blog shares our visit to the magnificent Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, definitely a must-see for any visitor to this great city!
A Father Forgives: Art for Father’s Day, 2021
For Father’s Day: A Father Forgives. This post is to honor our dear fathers who accepted, loved, forgave and welcomed us home after our prodigal periods of life. Rembrandt’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son” is one of his most famous and moving paintings. More on the artist, the painting in this Father’s Day blog.
Art for Summer Heat (Miro)
Temperatures are soaring across the nation. People are heading to the beach. Miro’s “Summer” exudes a red hot beach, with a scorching yellow sun-lit sky, to make us feel the heat of the event. My blog discusses the painting and the artist’s life and legacy.
Summer 2020: A Retrospect. A Year in the Life of the Pandemic with Cher’s Famous Art
Summer 2020 brought the opportunity to get outside the confinement of our homes during the spring pandemic shutdowns. Parks and lakes were teaming with people connecting in the freedom of the open air, a way to forget about the pandemic and all that it brought with it. This blog recaps June, July & August, 2020 and links to all the art and topics covered.
American Swedish Institute: Art & Travel, Minneapolis, MN
Have you ever driven or walked by a place that pulls you in, invites you to wonder what mystery lies behind its magical walls? The mansion/castle of the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, MN is such a place! Filled with history, culture, art, and fabulous special exhibits, it tells a different story of Swedish immigrants to Minnesota than that written in Swede Hollow. Enjoy this colorful blog!
Swede Hollow: St. Paul, MN (Travel)
Itching to travel again, I am exploring the world in my backyard, exploring my roots, and engaging with friends I have missed during the pandemic! This journey took us to Swede Hollow Park and neighborhood, St. Paul, MN. We walked in a well-hidden, lush park. It awakened my awareness of my Swedish roots. My blog explores both!
Fishing Season Opens: Art (Winslow Homer)
In recognition of the Great Minnesota Fishing Opener 2021, I share Winslow Homer, the American Realist painter of All-Things-Fishing. An avid fisherman and artist, he not only painted people fishing for work and for play, but visually set the scene for the viewer to experience the rough waves, misty air and warm sun. My blog highlights a few of my favorites.
Norway House: Art & Travel, Minneapolis, MN
As pandemic restrictions lift, a fun way to take baby steps back into exploring the world beyond our doorsteps is to discover our local cultural sites! Unable to travel to Norway, the special exhibit of emigration from Norway to USA through art and stories at the Norway House is well done. Check out highlights on my blog.
Art for Mothers Day (Whistler)
Famous Art of Mothers. “Whistler’s Mother” comes to mind; vicariously described as an American icon and a Victorian Mona Lisa. The artist was annoyed that viewers called it a “portrait;” it was an “arrangement in grey and black,” its official title. Interesting details on this famous painting are highlighted in this week’s Mother’s Day blog.
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