August 5, 2008, 5:41 pm
Art, Architecture and Hard Rock
This morning Annika and I headed out to the Olympic Park early on the U-Bahn. The weather here in the morning was cold and grey. When I arrived at the Olympic Park I was taken away by the beauty of the structures. The architectural workings of the roof over Olympic Park were interesting. There were large supports that were holding the structure together. It was different than Berlin in the fact that you could not go into the stadium and walk around. The entire area was deserted except for the swimming pool. I took what I hope are some great photos. I can't wait to develop them when I get home.
After the Olympic Park Annika and I headed back into central city and to the art museums. We happened upon the Theatinerkirche. The Theatinerkirche is an Italian Baroque church. It was outstanding. The facade was very Baroque with the attached pilasters and it was undulated like a wave. This was the first Italian Baroque church that I had seen. The interior was also interesting. It was all white and with very ornate carvings.
The Pinakotek der Moderne was a great find! Located in a more posh and expensive area of Munich the Pinakotek der Moderne was great fun. The museum focused on some modern and contemporary artists. A great majority of them were of German descent. I saw some great pieces. I spotted an Anselm Kiefer from the other side of the building and that was very exciting. (I really like Kiefer's work) There was also a Dali which was also cool. There was an exhibit displaying many photographic depictions of women. That was okay. Some of them were a little bit too much and I didn't really want to see American artists when I was in Germany. The weirdest thing of the experience was seeing part of the Dan Flavin (neon art) exhibit that was at the National Gallery three years ago. It was cool and proves that art is an universal language.
Afterwards Annika and I went on our way to find the Hard Rock Cafe. I am a huge Hard Rock Cafe fan and I try to go to them when I am in faraway places. It was an awesome time, as always. We battled the lines for tshirts and a sweatshirt after the meal.
After lunch there was a whirlwind of activity. I went to the top of the Frauenkirche
. It was 86 steps and then a lift. The view was great. We were able to see all parts of the city and I think the coolest thing was the view of the Alps in the distance. They are very beautiful. The third church visit of the day was to St. Peter's Cathedral. It was not my favorite. We just stopped in and walked around. I must say that the enormous amount of artwork in churches and cathedrals provides an avenue for art for everyone. People may not go to the art museums but when they visit these churchs to look around or light a candle they are getting exposed to many types of art.
Later we visited a market. We looked around. There were many different traditional foods and wares for sale. We went out late to a great restuarant that we visited on our first day for lunch. It was delicious, again. I tried goulash, which was outstanding and Annika and I split a tradition German dessert, Kaiserschmarn, which is apple filled strudel with raisins topped with powdered sugar and applesauce. It was delicious. I am heading to bed now and look forward to tomorrow with a day full of touring!
After the Olympic Park Annika and I headed back into central city and to the art museums. We happened upon the Theatinerkirche. The Theatinerkirche is an Italian Baroque church. It was outstanding. The facade was very Baroque with the attached pilasters and it was undulated like a wave. This was the first Italian Baroque church that I had seen. The interior was also interesting. It was all white and with very ornate carvings.
The Pinakotek der Moderne was a great find! Located in a more posh and expensive area of Munich the Pinakotek der Moderne was great fun. The museum focused on some modern and contemporary artists. A great majority of them were of German descent. I saw some great pieces. I spotted an Anselm Kiefer from the other side of the building and that was very exciting. (I really like Kiefer's work) There was also a Dali which was also cool. There was an exhibit displaying many photographic depictions of women. That was okay. Some of them were a little bit too much and I didn't really want to see American artists when I was in Germany. The weirdest thing of the experience was seeing part of the Dan Flavin (neon art) exhibit that was at the National Gallery three years ago. It was cool and proves that art is an universal language.
Afterwards Annika and I went on our way to find the Hard Rock Cafe. I am a huge Hard Rock Cafe fan and I try to go to them when I am in faraway places. It was an awesome time, as always. We battled the lines for tshirts and a sweatshirt after the meal.
After lunch there was a whirlwind of activity. I went to the top of the Frauenkirche
. It was 86 steps and then a lift. The view was great. We were able to see all parts of the city and I think the coolest thing was the view of the Alps in the distance. They are very beautiful. The third church visit of the day was to St. Peter's Cathedral. It was not my favorite. We just stopped in and walked around. I must say that the enormous amount of artwork in churches and cathedrals provides an avenue for art for everyone. People may not go to the art museums but when they visit these churchs to look around or light a candle they are getting exposed to many types of art.
Later we visited a market. We looked around. There were many different traditional foods and wares for sale. We went out late to a great restuarant that we visited on our first day for lunch. It was delicious, again. I tried goulash, which was outstanding and Annika and I split a tradition German dessert, Kaiserschmarn, which is apple filled strudel with raisins topped with powdered sugar and applesauce. It was delicious. I am heading to bed now and look forward to tomorrow with a day full of touring!
Comments:
audhud wrote on August 6, 2008, 6:41 am: Your day sound phenomenal. So cool that you saw Flavin again...continue to have a fabulous time... |
hudi.73 wrote on August 6, 2008, 9:33 am: I think I was with you on the Mall when you saw Flavin before? |
yelenaShine wrote on August 9, 2008, 3:02 pm: your trip sounds AMAZING |