#MuseumProject #FINALE

這個月與Art Fund合作的博物館企劃來到了最後一集，位於倫敦南部的杜爾維治美術館 (Dulwich Picture Gallery)是英格蘭第一間開放給大眾的藝廊，館藏以十八世紀前的歐洲古典繪畫為主，一進入大廳就能感受到以深紅與靛藍色調勾勒出的氣派感，館內不大，但以一間連接一間展廳的形式形塑寬敞感，抬頭也能看見天窗，讓午後自然光溫暖灑進。

這次也參觀正展出的特展，名為Unearthed: Photography's Roots（發掘：攝影的根源），展現不同時代下人們如何用攝影捕捉花朵與大自然。從19世紀上半葉攝影技術出現， 20世紀彩色相片逐漸普及，一路到21世紀科技和網路世代的革新，攝影不斷被重塑與定義，或透過不同媒材表達出全新的創作樣貌。從過去走到現今，和館內一牆之隔的歐洲古典畫廊有著很有趣的對照。

光是倫敦就有許多有趣的博物館和美術館值得探索，從月初的#巴比肯藝術中心，月中的#花園博物館，和這次#杜爾維治美術館，都可以看見倫敦的不同姿色。我每去一個新的地方，都喜歡去逛當地博物館或藝廊，因為那是最能理解他們故事的場景，以及發現他們在乎什麼、對什麼感興趣的方式。我也特別喜歡英國人看待博物館的態度，已經是生活的一部份，很多都是可愛的爺爺奶奶，透過加入會員、博物館之友或時時關心何時有新展開幕，作為對藝術，對文化產業的支持。

謝謝大家跟我走完整個博物館企劃，我也收穫好多！

As the first public art gallery in England, Dulwich Picture Gallery has presented its collections of art for more than 200 years. It’s a beautiful place where you can walk into the stunning history of European paintings by masters like Rembrandt, Gainsborough and Canaletto. From the portraits in paintings, we imagine the emotions the painter wanted to show us and the stories behind those faces.

Not only European art here but there are also opportunities to discover the beauty reflected through the progress of photography. The exhibition Unearthed: Photography's Roots shows us how plants and botany can be reimagined through photography from the 1840s to nowadays. It’s also inspiring to see the desire to capture the wonders of nature for many years still influences us from generation to generation.

When arriving in a new place, what I do first is visit the local museums. It’s a place where you can understand their stories and what they care for. Throughout this month, it’s a great time visiting #BarbicanCentre, #GardenMuseum, and #DulwichPictureGallery with #StudentArtPass , and there’re still more worth-visiting museums in London waiting for you to discover.

Thanks for #MuseumTripping with me this summer! Let me know how you feel, and see you in museums!

Ralph #WeAreArtful

巴洛克建築
.
歐洲的建築在古典主義與較為近代的巴洛克風格及哥德式的建築交織下，許多迷人又狀闊的城市散佈在世界各地。
.
然後一兩百年後的我們對於這樣與現代建築風格截然不同的歷史古蹟就像如獲至寶般的愛護有加，甚至思考著為什麼不繼續這樣的建築就好呢？
.
大概是⋯工法與成本吧，不可能跟以前一樣一個建築物要蓋個幾十年幾百年的⋯
.
話說，那是不是都可以用3D列印來蓋這樣的房子？
.
Barocco style
.
The architectures in Europe based on the classicism and barocco style and some of gothic architectures to fulfill the city brilliant.
.
Huge round rooftop covered the classic structures, it’s the feature of barocco style, the photography would be awesome when that involved.
.
People like me even think about why don’t we build the new house as this style as well in this modern era.
.
Probably the budget and building time would be the big problem, haha.
.
But, should we build it with 3D-printing technology nowadays?
.
#gdworld遊世界
#跟著gd去流浪
.
#exploreeurope #traveltoitaly #explorerome #traveltotheworld #chrischurch #dailyhiverome #背包客棧

#2019聖誕節日曆精選 / Best Advent Calendars 2019 (for English, please click "see more")

大家還記得幾個禮拜前，我曾經分享過今年巴黎的聖誕節蛋糕嗎？聖誕節蛋糕是聖誕節餐桌上的高潮，但是在聖誕節前呢？你知道還有讓你每天都有驚喜、#快樂倒數聖誕節來臨的「聖誕節日曆」嗎？

聖誕節日曆又稱「#降臨節日曆」（Calendrier de l’Avent（法） / Advent Calendar（英）），最早出現在19世紀的德國路德教派。為了紀錄耶穌降臨前的日子，當時的人們會每天用粉筆在門上畫線、或每天點一支新蠟燭、掛上新的宗教畫等。後來演變為有教育意義的聖誕節日曆，例如在印有聖徒故事的背景圖上標出 24 個日期、每個日期縫上小口袋，每天打開一個，直到 12 月 24 日拼成完整的圖像；或是在上色的木盒中裝上 24 個小禮物、寫上小故事的一部份、猜一個謎語等。到了現代，不管是美妝、玩具、或是巧克力、糖果、甜點品牌等，都會製作精美無比的聖誕節日曆，以往家長會買給小朋友、現在也是很多大人會購買、搜集的商品，是歐洲聖誕季的熱門活動。

可以想像因為要擺上幾乎一整個月，所以如果是食品品牌出的聖誕節日曆，會選一些比較能夠久放的產品，這也是為什麼聖誕節日曆大部分是巧克力與茶品牌的天下，畢竟巧克力、牛軋糖、焦糖、各種糖果、小餅乾、茶葉等，都比甜點更適合小包裝、長時間常溫存放。如同聖誕節蛋糕是甜點主廚們的競技場，聖誕節日曆也是巧克力品牌廝殺的戰場之一。每個品牌都使出渾身解數，推出讓小朋友們心癢難耐、大人們也忍不住心潮澎湃的作品。

點照片一起來欣賞一下吧！👉🏻👉🏻

🔖 延伸閱讀：

2019 年最巧奪天工的聖誕節蛋糕：https://tinyurl.com/y6bxr4ne

*****
Do you still remember the incredible Christmas cake (yule log / bûche de noël) creations the Parisian pastry chefs proposed for the coming Christmas? Can’t wait to have one on your Christmas dinner? Do you know there’re actually some more surprises to accompany you while counting down the days? Have a look on these gorgeous Advent calendars!

An Advent calendar is a special calendar that we use to count down the days of Advent (Latin: coming) in anticipation of Christmas. Ideally it should start from the first Sunday of Advent, which normally falls between 27th November and 3rd December, but for the reason of convenience, most Advent calendars nowadays start from 1st December and lasts 24 days till Christmas Eve. The Advent calendar was first used by German Lutherans in the 19th and 20th centuries. Traditional Advent calendars features Nativity scenes of Jesus, Saint Nicolas, or religious artworks. They come in different forms, such as fabric pockets on a background of a religious painting that reveals the entirety after 24 days, or painted wooden boxes with cubby holes filled with small objects to discover. Advent calendars in the present day have become a wonderful gift for children and adults alike each year. Brands of perfumes, makeup, toys, chocolate and confectionery, etc. would propose well-designed Advent calendars enclosing little surprises made of their signature products or featured items.

With regard to confectioneries, it is no surprise that those who propose Advent calendars are mostly chocolatiers, confiseries, or tea makers, as bonbons, chocolates, caramels, teas, etc. could conserve longer than fresh pastries. I’ve selected some of my favorite Advent calendars this year to share with you. Click on the photos and let’s have a closer look together! 👉🏻👉🏻

🔖 You might also be interested:

Best Paris Christmas cake creations this year: https://tinyurl.com/y6bxr4ne

#yingspastryguide #paris #adventcalendar #calendrierdelavent #yingc