In September 2015 I visited a number of museums on a four week holiday through 12 European countries. Below are some of the highlights. The British Museum (Bloomsbury, England) The BM is for me the epitome of a museum; it has that indescribable aura around it, a legacy of curators, professors, archaeologists and historical discoveries … More European Museums 2015
Wow, I didn’t realise how long it had been since my list post! In the past 12 months I have worked on two separate collections projects, producing three different significant assessments. One more is currently in the pipeline, so my name is definitely getting out there – fingers crossed it continues. Collection assessments are so … More Progress.
archaeologicalnews: It remained a mystery for decades. Since archaeologist F.Ll. Griffith’s excavations in the 1920’s at the ancient site of the pharaoh Akhenaten’s short-lived new capital city of Akhetaten (modern Amarna), archaeologists have been puzzled about the whereabouts of the remains of the city’s… Amarna: location of commoner burials Archaeologists Uncover Lost Population of Ancient … More Archaeologists Uncover Lost Population of Ancient Amarna
Colourful reflections at Melbourne Now exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria
I’m not a massive fan of impressionist art, but I had heard great things about the Monet exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, so off I headed. The exhibition space was divided into a number of rooms, the majority of which showcased Monet’s paintings. I found the space to be slightly underwhelming and … More Exhibition Review: Monet @ NGV
On August 15, I attended Dr Marc Gabolde’s lecture on Nefertiti, at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. I have attached the lecture in 3 parts in previous posts on Tumblr. Marc raised some interesting points, including; The famous bust of Akhenaten with the elongated features was not intended to be viewed front on. It … More Lecture: Nefertiti – The Mother of Tutankhamun (Dr Marc Gabolde)
A museum should never be finished, but boundless and ever in motion. Goethe
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul From the minute I walked in I could tell this would be good. I had heard about the treasures tucked away in the Presidential palace by museum workers during the turmoil caused by the Taliban. However, I had assumed like most people that the majority of artefacts … More Exhibition Review: Afghanistan
Thonis – Heracleion rises. Bronze statuette of pharaoh of the 26th dynasty, found at the temple of Amon area at Heracleion. The sovereign wears the “blue crown” (probably the crown of the accession). His dress is extremely simple and classical: the bare-chested king wears the traditional shendjyt kilt or loincloth. ©Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation, photo: Christoph … More Thonis – Heracleion rises
Alexander the Great: 2000 Years of Treasures I visited the Australian Museum in Sydney to see this exhibition and wasn’t sure what to expect, given I hadn’t done my research. It was divided into sections focusing on the life and war exploits of Alexander, and the subsequent influence of Hellenistic art and culture in the … More Alexander the Great: 2000 Years of Treasures
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