Hong Kong & Shanghai – a new landscape for contemporary art
Jan 4th, 2019 | Dr Mikala Tai
Although known today as vibrant centres of contemporary art, the entrepots of Hong Kong and Shanghai have very deep, traditional artistic roots, stretching back to the Song Dynasty and earlier. Curator, academic and gallery director Dr Mikala Tai gives us a snapshot of the contemporary art scene in each city,...
Prague – beyond the Charles Bridge
Oct 19th, 2018 | Christopher Menz
Prague is such an interesting city with abundant architectural, art and historical riches that it warrants several days or multiple visits to do it justice. It is a wonderful place to explore on foot as well as by tram and that is when you find it really rewarding. Although this...
Modernism in Barcelona: Movers and Shakers
Sep 20th, 2018 | Dr Jeni Ryde
No other architectural style has influenced the face of Barcelona as much as that of Modernisme. Over 2000 buildings can be attributed to the style or contain elements of it in this city. Antoni Gaudí is the architect of the period most associated with Barcelona due to his innovative designs,...
Larger than life – a visit to Gibbs Farm
Sep 12th, 2018 | Robert Veel
Academy Travel tour leader Robert Veel takes you on a virtual tour of one of the world’s great art sites. New Zealand entrepreneur Alan Gibbs has always thought big. After an early career in diplomacy and banking he made his first fortune in the 1980s in the nascent telecommunications sector,...
Mid-century modernism in the most unexpected place
Jul 26th, 2018 | Stuart Barrie
Travellers on our tours to New York over the past 12 months have been enjoying the latest smash-hit Broadway musical, Come From Away, which tells the story of the role played by Gander, Newfoundland, and its international airport (IATA code: YQX), in the days following the 9/11 terrorist attacks of...
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