It's amazing too think alot of what you can see and do here in DC is free and open to the public seven day's a week...The museums here are truly an amazing treasure that is a gift to the public and yes free is good!
The National Gallery of Art is a place one can discover so many unique spaces, artwork and people converging into this amazing space. To have free time to explore these places without a crowd is a real treat!
A whole room devoted to one of my favorite artist, Calder and the amazing free floating sculptures he has created here are captured magnificantly in this space.
I love the free floating forms, the interesting shaddowed affects and the interplay of all the kinetic objects, I can spend alot of time just seeing all the movements.
Aren't the shadows amazing and magical ?
Free for the viewing at one's own time and desire, what a real luxury and generous offering, a true gift....thank you Smithsonian it is wonderful.
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Love the Smithsonian Institution museums and am very glad to learn that they're still free -- as I recently was told that the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art suggested donation price is not only surprisingly steep but also more required than really voluntary.
ReplyDeletei wonder if i can have one of those sculptures in my apartment.:p
ReplyDeletenever been to the Smithsonian. i hope to visit it someday.
Great take on the theme and beautiful free floating sculptures!!
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Yes indeed ! lots of free choices !
ReplyDeleteThat is the place I like to visit museum. The arts are awesome and if it's free admission why not, enjoy! Happy Saturday!
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loved them all but LOVE the first one the best. Let us all eat cake!!
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the theme. So much is free in cities like DC for everyone to enjoy. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love Calder!
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What a privilege and treasure to see all those things for free :-)
ReplyDeleteI believe that all museums should be free. I know many that charge have a free day each month, but it isn't the same when you have to visit with large crowds. Nice take on the theme and I really liked the shadows.
ReplyDeleteWow, you found all types of Free things! Beautiful collection! Very clever use of the theme!
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great collection of photos. it must be amazing to see all these beautiful artwork for free. perfect take on the theme.
ReplyDeleteFree entrance to museums -- I don't know what can top this! I hope I could visit these museums one day :)
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So many wonderful things to see! Thanks for dropping by my other PH entry :)
ReplyDeleteI am pleased that the main museums here in London are free too. I love the Calder pieces
ReplyDeleteBeen to Washington but didn't have time for the Smithsonian...darn!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
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I'm really have to go to D.C.
ReplyDeleteHi Noel :)
ReplyDeletedevo dire che per un attimo queste torte mi sono sembrate veramente vere.... le pennellate sembrano strati di crema !!!
Fantastico quadro.
Buona serata :)
Myriam