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paramedicabroad · 1 year ago
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City of Luxembourg: it's Old Quarters and Fortifications
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Today, let's embark on a virtual journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luxembourg City, where the intertwining threads of ancient fortifications and quaint old quarters weave a narrative of resilience and architectural splendor.
Nestled in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg City stands as a testament to the country's rich history and strategic importance. Its UNESCO World Heritage status, bestowed in 1994, recognizes the outstanding universal value of its fortifications and historic quarters.
Begin your exploration at the Bock Promontory, crowned with the Bock and Petrusse Casemates – an extensive network of underground tunnels and chambers that once served as military defenses. Wander through this subterranean marvel and imagine the city's wartime history.
Stroll through the enchanting Old Quarters, where cobbled streets, charming squares, and historic buildings create an atmosphere that transports you back in time. Admire the fusion of medieval and Renaissance architecture that characterizes this part of the city.
Marvel at the Grand Ducal Palace, a striking Renaissance-style building that serves as the official residence of the Grand Duke. The palace stands as a symbol of Luxembourg's continuity as a sovereign state.
Explore Fort Thüngen, an integral part of the city's fortifications. This star-shaped fortress, surrounded by lush greenery, showcases military engineering from different periods and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
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Take in the scenic beauty of the Alzette River Valley, where the city's fortifications are harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape. The green spaces and winding river add a touch of serenity to the historical tapestry.
Descend to the Grund district, nestled along the river, with its picturesque houses, lively cafes, and the iconic Saint John's Church. The blend of historic charm and contemporary vibrancy makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Luxembourg City's UNESCO World Heritage designation recognizes its role in shaping European history and its well-preserved architectural and urban ensemble. It serves as a living testament to the city's ability to adapt and evolve while retaining its cultural and historical identity.
In conclusion, Luxembourg City, with its old quarters and fortifications, invites us to wander through centuries of history and marvel at the resilience of a city that has stood the test of time. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it encourages us to appreciate the delicate dance between past and present. When you're ready to explore a city where medieval charm meets modern vitality, Luxembourg City promises to inspire and captivate. 🏰🌍🌟
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tibberg · 2 years ago
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��rnom kéne-e a kurátornak, hogy a mohacsi csata az sok minden volt, de vagy katonai sikerként nehéz elkönyvelni, ha velünk egy oldalon harcoltak.
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elizabetharzani · 5 years ago
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Fort Thüngen during Nuit Des Musées, 2019
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unilot · 5 years ago
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Fort Thüngen by unilot
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travelerwolf34 · 4 years ago
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#travelerwolf34 #visitluxembourg #luxembourg #luxembourg #visitluxembourg #luxembourgcity #luxembourgcity🇱🇺 📍 #travel #travelling #toptags #visiting #traveler #instatravel #instago #wanderlust #trip #lifeofadventure #doyoutravel #tourism #tourist #instapassport #instatraveling #mytravelgram #travelgram #travelingram #igtravel #lovelife #traveling #travelblog #instago #fortthüngen (at Fort Thüngen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDZuuugpIEP/?igshid=1i5yqwelwwyvd
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bjoernli · 6 years ago
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#Festung Dräi Eechelen / Fort Thüngen #fortress #luxemburg #luxembourgcity🇱🇺 #luxembourg #kirchberg http://bit.ly/2Guk6Oh
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arthisour-blog · 8 years ago
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The Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art, abbreviated to Mudam, is a museum of modern art in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The museum stands on the site of the old Fort Thüngen, in the Clausen quarter, in the north-east of the city.
First proposed in 1989 and championed by then-Prime Minister Jacques Santer, the location of the future museum was much disputed, until it was agreed in 1997 to use Dräi Eechelen Park and connect the museum to Fort Thüngen. The building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect I. M. Pei, and cost $100m to build. The museum was inaugurated on 1 July 2006 by Grand Duke Jean, to whom the building is dedicated, and opened to the public the following day. The museum is directed by Enrico Lunghi.
As Luxembourg had no public modern art collection and the museum budget did not allow acquiring a modernist collection, the museum focused on contemporary art – its permanent collection includes works by 100 artists, including: Andy Warhol, Bruce Nauman, Julian Schnabel, Thomas Struth, and Daniel Buren.
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In its first year being open to the public, the museum had more than 115,000 visitors, which is a record attendance in Luxembourg.
The Museum’s collections are set out on three floors and include works by many artists and designers such as Alvar Aalto, Marina Abramović, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Pierre Bismuth, Sophie Calle, Hussein Chalayan, Claude Closky, James Coleman, Tony Cragg, Richard Deacon, Mark Dean, Stan Douglas, Jan Fabre, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Roland Fischer, Günther Förg, Gilbert & George, Nan Goldin, Andreas Gursky, Thomas Hirschhorn, Fabrice Hybert, William Kentridge, Mark Lewis, Richard Long, Michel Majerus, Christian Marclay, Martin Margiela, Steve McQueen, Bruce Nauman, Shirin Neshat, Albert Oehlen, Blinky Palermo, Philippe Parreno, Grayson Perry, Fiona Rae, Pipilotti Rist, Thomas Ruff, Charles Sandison, Thomas Scheibitz, Julian Schnabel, Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, Wolfgang Tillmans, Cy Twombly and Kara Walker.
Mudam is the foremost museum dedicated to contemporary art in Luxembourg, and strives to be attentive to every discipline. Its collection and programme reflect current artistic trends and appreciate the emergence of new artistic practices on a national and international scale.
Mudam Luxembourg – Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean, Luxembourg was originally published on HiSoUR Art Collection
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dryedmangoez · 8 years ago
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The Amazing Race Philippines vs The World (DryedMangoez Edition 13) - Leg 6 - Luxembourg
#AmazingRace Philippines vs The World, Leg 6 - "Why don't you want to dance with me?!"
Leg 6 – “Why don’t you want to dance with me?!” We’re at the midpoint of the Race and teams will learn that they’ll be flying to Luxembourg! All teams will be on the same flight from Ilulissat via Kangerlussuaq and Copenhagen, arriving in the Luxembourg capital at 10:25am. Once in Luxembourg City, teams must make their way to Fort Thüngen and search the area for their next clue. They will find…
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redazionecultura · 8 years ago
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sede: MAC – Maja Arte Contemporanea (Roma); cura: Daina Maja Titonel.
In esposizione sei opere (cinque dipinti e una scultura) di Isabella Ducrot, Angelo Titonel, Leila Vismeh, Janine von Thüngen, Gaetano Zampogna che rendono omaggio al compositore austriaco Arnold Schönberg e agli artisti Pablo Picasso, Edward Hopper, Constantin Brancusi e Francis Bacon.
In tre dipinti il tema dell’omaggio è dichiarato già nel titolo, come nel caso di “Omaggio a Bacon” di Gaetano Zampogna, che recentemente ha tenuto una personale alla Fondazione Umberto Mastroianni. Ispirato alla celebre fotografia di John Deakin, tra le trame di un tessuto a fondo verde con stampe di elefanti, emerge – in forte contrasto – la sfocata e drammatica figura in bianco e nero di Francis Bacon. Il dipinto fa parte del ciclo “Le macellerie” a cui Zampogna sta lavorando dal 2015. Bacon stesso affermava di essere stato sempre colpito dalle immagini di mattatoi e di carne macellata: “Che altro siamo, se non potenziali carcasse? Quando entro in una macelleria, mi meraviglio sempre di non essere io appeso lì, al posto dell’animale”.
Esposta nel 2008 a Roma alla Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna, l’opera di Isabella Ducrot (olio e pastello su carta intelata, collage di carta, plastica e tessuti turchi ricamati) è dedicata ad Arnold Schönberg e fa parte del ciclo “Variazioni” (2006-2007), una serie di ritratti di famosi musicisti, generalmente di cultura russa, ma anche italiani come Scelsi e Panni, i quali dal patrimonio musicale della propria terra di origine, hanno attinto ispirazione e hanno convertito vecchie canzoni contadine e nenie religiose in “musica colta”.
Dipinto nel 2011 da Angelo Titonel come si trattasse di un negativo fotografico, e restituito con un ingrandimento spinto, provocatorio e simbolico, il volto di Picasso – mano alla fronte – fissa intensamente lo spettatore e lo cattura. L’opera fa parte di un ciclo di lavori in cui, nell’uso del ribaltamento dell’immagine, l’artista scopre un’ulteriore dimensione della figura, una identità introspettiva volta a cogliere “l’altra faccia” del ritratto. Di Angelo Titonel è esposto un secondo dipinto, “La biglietteria”, del 1980. In quest’opera l’artista veneto congela in un istante infinito di sospensione la biglietteria di una stazione ferroviaria. L’eco di un silenzio profondo e l’atmosfera malinconica contribuiscono a corroborare una visione di solitudine e irrealtà (o realismo magico). Un’atmosfera così specifica, che potremmo definire “hopperiana”. Non a caso Picasso affermava: “Noi, i pittori, siamo i veri eredi, coloro che continuano a dipingere. Siamo eredi di Rembrandt, Velázquez, Cézanne, Matisse. Un pittore ha sempre un padre e una madre; non nasce dal nulla. ”
E’ di Janine von Thüngen, scultrice tedesca attiva a Roma dal 2000, la testa dormiente in vetroresina. La bocca arcuata, la fronte levigata e tondeggiante sono di brancusiana eleganza. In questa opera l’artista ci conduce nella sua esperienza di madre che osserva il sonno del neonato, sospeso in una dimensione impenetrabile. Janine fissa per sempre quel momento nella sua scultura, a protezione una teca in vetro come una bolla amniotica. Esposta nel 2011 alla Biennale di Venezia nella sua versione in bronzo, l’opera fa parte dell’installazione “WasserKinder” (2003).
L’arte è citazione, sembrano dire le opere esposte. Come nel dipinto “Please smile” (2014) della pittrice iraniana Leila Vismeh che presenta un lavoro all’esposizione “Art Capital” al Grand Palais di Parigi. Una giovane madre, forse una contadina, tiene in braccio un neonato, accanto a lei il primogenito veste un costume rosso a pois bianchi, la bocca imbronciata. Sul fondo un mare azzurro si confonde con il cielo. E tornano alla mente e agli occhi – come un contrappunto – alcuni dipinti di Giulio Aristide Sartorio dove il mare di Fregene faceva da sfondo ai ritratti della elegante moglie con i figli sulla spiaggia; e ancora, per assonanza di quel mondo rurale, rivediamo la pastorella di michettiana memoria.
“Non temo di prelevare da altre arti, credo che gli artisti l’abbiano sempre fatto” aveva detto Lichtestein in un’intervista degli anni Sessanta, convinto che non ci fosse immagine che rielaborata, non potesse rinascere a nuova vita.
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Hommage - Mostra Collettiva sede: MAC - Maja Arte Contemporanea (Roma); cura: Daina Maja Titonel. In esposizione sei opere (cinque dipinti e una scultura) di Isabella Ducrot, Angelo Titonel, Leila Vismeh, Janine von Thüngen, Gaetano Zampogna che rendono omaggio al compositore austriaco Arnold Schönberg e agli artisti Pablo Picasso, Edward Hopper, Constantin Brancusi e Francis Bacon.
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kisskewl · 8 years ago
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Acorn at Parc des Trois Glands. #acorn #macro #luxembourgcity #draieechelen #luxembourg (at Fort Thüngen)
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