Thursday, 5 April 2012


Art for Culture Vultures

How fab of Google to create a website yesterday dedicated to art.  Googleartproject.com was launched yesterday morning and I must admit, it’s really good.

Step 1 - Pick an art gallery or collection from anywhere in the world.  Step 2 – view some of the art work/paintings/masterpieces from the gallery or take a virtual tour.  What a great concept.  If you love art (like me) and appreciate fine art (like me), you’ll love this.  Lets face it – the chances of me travelling the world to experience all the art work that I would like to see is highly unlikely.  This is due not just to the cost implications but also having two small children who would rather go and see Mr Tumbles  than Picasso.

 Got to admire concepts like this.  Highly innovative and letting us all have a taste for culture and inspiration – free of charge.

Clearly this will never replace seeing the artworks live; in front of your eyes, but the chances of travelling the world and seeing them all live is not exactly realistic for me.  Thank you Google.

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