We drove through a blizzard going to Milwaukee from Chicago. I had planned to leave early so I can meet up with my friend Luca who at the time had a stint in Madison but because we had to buy groceries and ingredients for the elegant dinner planned by a friend from Ocee, Tennessee, we spent a long time at the Oriental store, bought half the stocks in the shelves and loaded them up in the black Suburban. That was why, what would have taken a four hour trip, took us seven. But the mouth watering food made up for the long, scary drive.
I had never intended to go to Wisconsin until a week after because I still had a few days of mentoring left with Dr. Tina. But a friend was insistent that we had to leave ASAP.
I did not regret it one bit because that started my love affair with the architecture of the Chilean Santiago Calatrava whose books I bought (along with Picasso’s) and stashed from the museum store.
The day after the storm was sunny. We decided to check out the all white museum that only recently was one of the location shoots for the fifth installment of the movie Transformers.
I have always admired unusual, iconic architectural designs and you would have thought the museum itself was the art work.
Next I will be posting my personal favorites from the museum collection. I have lost many photographs especially those of the sculptures and the Georgia O’Keefe section but there are enough interesting photos of art pieces left to make for an engaging next post. Or maybe soon. Because the Turkish music playing in the background (given to me by a patient this afternoon) makes me want to write about my Istanbul adventure after this.
ribana12 said:
amazing
Eva said:
Yes it is. Indeed!
scott30483t said:
I’m with you, I think this is a stunning museum. I have written about this as well, just haven’t posted it yet. But it is a beautiful place.
Eva said:
Thanks so much Scott! I’m going to wait for yours.
Best,
Eva
Doon Art said:
WOW
Eva said:
So true – a work deserving of a WOW with all caps!
kakie said:
amazing architecture!
Eva said:
Yup, just one of Santiago Calatrava’s iconic works in many cities around the world.
nukemm33 said:
Breathtaking. I love modern architecture.
Eva said:
So do I nuke. Thanks for visiting!
terry1954 said:
what an awesome building
Eva said:
It is Terry. Santiago Calatrava, the architect is a genius.
allthingsboys said:
Very beautiful architecture, indeed. Thank you for sharing!
Eva said:
Thank you for visiting.
lizfruitberry said:
Wow, the photos were great! I have always been interested in odd architecture too! I love historic buildings and old architecture. Great Post! Beautiful!
Eva said:
Thank you Liz. Then you must be interested also in Calatrava’s “Turning Torso’ in Malmo Sweden and the works of Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museums in many cities but the one in Bilbao stands out and the Le Ruvo Brain Aging Center in Las Vegas.
lizfruitberry said:
Oh, I haven’t seen those yet. Love too. I guess my favorite place to see is the old architecture in Maryland and in Washington D.C. The old hotels are my favorite buildings to take photos of, and also I loved the old house where Lincoln died across from Ford’s theatre. I have an interest in very old houses that are so tiny and cute. They always have a “homey” feeling that today’s houses do not have. We have a very old house from 1930’s in my town that is a historic building now. I love going in there because everything is so tiny. I imagine a women cooking in the tiny kitchen with a cute dress on and heating the home from the wood burning stove.
It makes me think of simpler times, when a family would sit around the radio and listen. I am only 34, but I always wonder how much simpler life must have been back in those times.
I also have a thing for tiny porcelain tea sets. Maybe I should blog about all this! LoL.
Eva said:
I see, I’m thinking of old world American Gothic style. Even I also love heritage houses and I feel sad when each one is torn down to make way for a new one. That’s going to be a cute subject for a post – tea sets and because you said tiny ones, I’m thinking a little bit of the Japanese ones which I have (gifts) but do not use because they look so delicate. I’ll look forward to it. We have a ten year age gap (I’m 44) but we seem to gravitate towards things ancient.
Luca said:
Ciao bella. I am in your post again. You make me smile big time.
LDA
Eva said:
Ciccio,
At the rate you are stalking me you are bound to appear in my post every so often, LOL.
Of course, that’s because you’re the most thoughtful friend I have outside of PH. Keep in touch and take care!
Sincerely,
E