tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post5383712980934245207..comments2024-02-25T01:52:50.553-05:00Comments on Of Muses and Meringues: Thursday's Child: Guggenheim museum, BilbaoBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-56168625630530385572011-06-04T22:14:57.951-04:002011-06-04T22:14:57.951-04:00Frank Gehry did the Weisman Art Mueseum at the Uni...Frank Gehry did the Weisman Art Mueseum at the University of Minnesota and the add-on/renovation to the Walker Art Center. I'm absolutely fascinated by what he does with metal and glass! And every time you see them, it's always different. Just wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-46242355480476459582011-06-04T09:59:13.636-04:002011-06-04T09:59:13.636-04:00I never went to Bilbao, but I studied this museum ...I never went to Bilbao, but I studied this museum at the University... really really beautiful! An architectural piece of art! :)Giulietta | Alterkitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352048376334160913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-57581577984735805262011-06-04T00:35:01.447-04:002011-06-04T00:35:01.447-04:00Wow, that is indeed an incredible looking building...Wow, that is indeed an incredible looking building. Must have been even more incredible up close.shazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06536552327023867787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-30756590656474598892011-06-03T21:54:32.425-04:002011-06-03T21:54:32.425-04:00Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to visit Spai...Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to visit Spain someday...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-86971336157200622562011-06-03T21:35:53.338-04:002011-06-03T21:35:53.338-04:00What a neat looking building! I laughed at the des...What a neat looking building! I laughed at the description of a spaceship landing by water! Describes it perfectly.Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05360985632126622789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-86911260599693859312011-06-03T18:47:03.009-04:002011-06-03T18:47:03.009-04:00My daughter is in the art business and I've be...My daughter is in the art business and I've been everywhere gallery and museum-wise with her. Lots in Spain, but never that one. It's a beauty.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-37530066081810959772011-06-03T18:26:54.191-04:002011-06-03T18:26:54.191-04:00It would be wonderful to see that in person. I lik...It would be wonderful to see that in person. I like the top photo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-85141836004639946302011-06-03T13:40:25.070-04:002011-06-03T13:40:25.070-04:00I love when people admire something and pick up an...I love when people admire something and pick up and get to that sight. My kids and I have read about this museum and its fun to see it in your photos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01287491309379401724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-4297987801368535302011-06-03T06:25:47.768-04:002011-06-03T06:25:47.768-04:00Beautiful - and so unusual! :-)
Haha, yes it sure...Beautiful - and so unusual! :-)<br /><br />Haha, yes it sure was a good trade - wish it was as easy with everything in life! :-Dtinajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107966080559159842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-66737437095481780912011-06-03T00:36:08.057-04:002011-06-03T00:36:08.057-04:00I am embarrassed to say that although I've rea...I am embarrassed to say that although I've read about the Bilbao Guggenheim, I have never seen a photo of it. Shame on me. What an amazing piece of architecture! With so many little ones, this is definitely not my season for world travel. As such, I especially appreciate your travel posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-44660752376314616762011-06-02T20:42:03.152-04:002011-06-02T20:42:03.152-04:00You're right, Barbara Jean. Wait til next wee...You're right, Barbara Jean. Wait til next week!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-68897011091895336972011-06-02T20:32:25.533-04:002011-06-02T20:32:25.533-04:00I have never been there, although in Barcelona the...I have never been there, although in Barcelona there are some crazy architectural wonders! I bet you'll write about some of them. :)Barbara Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156836937753843496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-72580700786894163082011-06-02T17:27:55.722-04:002011-06-02T17:27:55.722-04:00I've had my eye on this building for years. Ho...I've had my eye on this building for years. How fun to hear your thoughts on it. I love the idea of the colors and shapes shifting as the light changes. I always thought the Guggenheim in NYC was a skateboarder's paradise!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-43530942087299727412011-06-02T16:24:13.645-04:002011-06-02T16:24:13.645-04:00I wish I could be there! I miss traveling. What in...I wish I could be there! I miss traveling. What incredible architecture.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-87173069776392883872011-06-02T14:07:36.042-04:002011-06-02T14:07:36.042-04:00The Bilboa Guggenheim looks beautiful! You have be...The Bilboa Guggenheim looks beautiful! You have been to so many places!Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-65019691886355046982011-06-02T13:37:07.737-04:002011-06-02T13:37:07.737-04:00How awesome! I have never been to that one. I was ...How awesome! I have never been to that one. I was at the Prado in Madrid-- but it was not like that! It reminds me of a structure I saw in Chicago a couple of years ago.Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-47990031115721772902011-06-02T13:14:06.931-04:002011-06-02T13:14:06.931-04:00Oh wow! I haven't been to this museum yet - wh...Oh wow! I haven't been to this museum yet - what a wonderful visit. Love the lines.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06414600578010031544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-42909967603050385732011-06-02T13:12:59.223-04:002011-06-02T13:12:59.223-04:00It's beautiful! I've been to the Guggenhei...It's beautiful! I've been to the Guggenheim in New York so many times, it's such a great building. The Bilboa Guggenheim looks fantastic, I've never been.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649792739059060169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-12683270633225910462011-06-02T12:26:25.685-04:002011-06-02T12:26:25.685-04:00Amazing architecture! I love the graceful, yet ind...Amazing architecture! I love the graceful, yet industrial look.Valerie Gaminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282678415259610621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-2775953857153093522011-06-02T11:47:56.330-04:002011-06-02T11:47:56.330-04:00Wow, what a cool looking building! I have always w...Wow, what a cool looking building! I have always wanted to go to Spain because the culture just seems so lively :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-69823330020346447492011-06-02T11:34:21.191-04:002011-06-02T11:34:21.191-04:00Quite a fascinating building! I hope very much to ...Quite a fascinating building! I hope very much to visit Spain one day. It's at the top of my to-see list.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15312484093447966110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-55633499037682748692011-06-02T11:11:34.995-04:002011-06-02T11:11:34.995-04:00Beth waht nice and amazing pictures! gloriaBeth waht nice and amazing pictures! gloriaGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-43878181629564817942011-06-02T09:19:50.071-04:002011-06-02T09:19:50.071-04:00My aunt lives there (not far from where my dad gre...My aunt lives there (not far from where my dad grew up)! Such beautiful pictures ... thank you for the reminder!Justine Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190295175501659469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-60811052207494738362011-06-02T09:18:31.063-04:002011-06-02T09:18:31.063-04:00I lived in Spain for 6 months, but didn't mana...I lived in Spain for 6 months, but didn't manage to see this. Thanks so much for sharing your trip!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.com