To Begin 2018, Two Cities and Three Museums

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It is the end of the year, and one starts thinking of what has been accomplished and what one desires for next year. Oh, dear! I hadn't reflected on it until a cheerful friend of mine asked me about my 2018 goals. Then, and to follow up on my top priorities, I settled on a plan of action. In it, I pursue and select activities which bring me excitement, joy, and that in a certain way, provide nourishment to my brain and soul, as for me, like knitting or visiting museums. 

What is at the top of my list?

     The Museumkaart! It is a personal card that gives you access to more than 400 museums in The Netherlands and it is valid for one year.  If I had asked Sinterklaas for a present, it would have been this! As you can tell, I didn't ask for it so...I will give it to myself as a New Year's present. Yeah!
       
What will I do in order to foster personal growth?
     To begin with, two cities and three museums. Would you like to join me? :-)

JANUARY

City: Eindhoven
  • Museum 1: Van Abbemuseum
  • Showing: Top 10 on Tour, Masterpieces acquired for the Netherlands thanks to the BankGiro Lottery
  • Entrance: Free with Museumkaart (normally €12)
  • Why: I know it includes works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Steen, and Picasso, among others. Let's see who else is there!

FEBRUARY

City: Den Haag
  • Museum 2: Mauritshuis
  • Showing: From their permanent collection, Steen, Vermeer, Rembrandt and Frans Hals.
  • Entrance: Free with Museumkaart (normally €14)
  • Why: To follow Rembrandt and Steen after having seen Top 10 on Tour. I mean, who doesn't love the Dutch Golden Age?! I know, not everyone, but I do!
  • Museum 3: Gemeente Museum Den Haag
  • Showing: GONZÁLEZ, PICASSO EN VRIENDEN and HAAGSE CHIC STELTMAN
  • Entrance: Free with Museumkaart (normally €14.50)
  • Why: The first exhibition, to follow Picasso around too. About the second one, it is something different. It is a novelty for me since the theme is jewelry and silverware, and it ends on February 18th. 
How to prepare for the visits?
     I suggest you read all the information you can find about the exhibitions. Study the paintings, explore the places and characters. And why not? Find a music piece that matches the art according to you! Another possibility is to get in touch with ARTSY Language Studio (me as a freelancer) and book a session previous to your visits. A prior approach would allow you to make your visit an unforgettable and enriching one. If you want more information, feel free to contact me at artsylanguagestudio@gmail.com.

     I wonder what our plans might have in common for next year, or how different they rather are. It would be awesome to learn from you!

 Groetjes!

   

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