Where others might get a new tie for that special occasion, the 15th, 16th and 17th-century male aristocracy got a new suit of armour. And a lot of that armour now graces the … [Read more...] about Imperial Armoury
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Historical musical instrument collection
There are pianos. Then there's Mahler's piano. Or Liszt's. Or the one they say Schubert composed on. All these items live in the historical musical instrument … [Read more...] about Historical musical instrument collection
The Weltmuseum
The name Weltmuseum translates literally as "World museum". Consider it a lucky dip into the history and culture of the world's peoples...but with enough self-awareness to … [Read more...] about The Weltmuseum
“Head of Medusa” by Rubens
Poor Medusa...minding your own business when along comes Perseus and lops your head off. Our Gorgonian friend might be consoled by the thought that this image has provided … [Read more...] about “Head of Medusa” by Rubens
Spitzmaus Mummy in a Coffin…
Take Wes Anderson and Juman Malouf and give them free run of Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM). The result of their journey through the collections is a special … [Read more...] about Spitzmaus Mummy in a Coffin…
Bruegel exhibition
Pieter Bruegel the Elder is a rarity in the art world, thanks to the groundbreaking nature of his 16th-century art and the scarcity of major exhibitions of his works. … [Read more...] about Bruegel exhibition