Museums

The Guggenheim, New York

The Guggenheim foundation has provided exemplary patronage towards the field of art. In its auspeces, art and artist have enjoyed more visibility, more funding and greater worldwide interest. Among the Guggenheim foundation's many museums, the Guggenheim in New York holds a special place in the art world. Established some sixty odd years ago by Solomon Guggenheim, the museum is housed in what is by far the most striking building in the New York skyline. This Frank Lloyd Wright structure is unspeakably awe-inspiring. The museum's collection is equally fantastic. The previously private collection houses such big names as Edgar Degas, Van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso. It is a must visit for any art enthusiast.

The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum is home to one of Europe's finest collections. It is a fantastic catalogue of world art, specializing in Dutch art from every period. Some of its masterpieces are painted by artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh. Out of its twenty works by Rembrandt, the most famous would definitely be 'The Nightwatch'. The museum is a pleasure to visit and is extremely accessible. It is home to many touring exhibitions and is the definite hub of art activity in the northern parts of Europe. The Rijks is a must visit for any afficionado of European Art.


The Fine Art Museum of San Francisco

The Fine Art Museum of San Francisco has one of the United States' richest art collections. It is a unique museum in that it is funded by both private and public donors. It comprises of two main parts -- The Legion of Honor and the deYoung Museum. The Legion of Honour is a publicly funded facility housing over 4000 works of ancient and modern european art. The deYoung Museum has one of the largest collections of American art in the world. It also specializes in african and oceanic art.

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