Quote of the week Next time you see an ant, remember: winter is coming! The best time to prepare for tomorrow is today. Haddon W. Robinson Hello, No, I am not going to talk about Game of Thrones, but this is the feeling I had during my days in Oslo. It was cold, between -4 and -8 C/24.8-17.6F. I was happy with my new winter jacket. I had a great time; seeing an old school friend I have not seen for 37 years, although we have been in contact from time to time. We had lots to talk about, and she took me for a guided walk down town. Through the famous street Karl Johan, down to the water front with the new library which is fantastic. It overlooks the new Opera house which is another fascinating building, built like a ski slope. Always full of people walking up and down. From there you have an excellent view of the new Munch museum.
I love art and Munch is very interesting, though I don't know much about him as an individual. The paintings you showed were new to me as well and I especially liked the sunrise (?) one. In some ways I might have liked this Mona Lisa better than Leonardo's in that it felt fresher and more clear. But they both have their charms. It certainly looked cold there. Hope you were bundled up!
You make me want to go to Oslo soon. As children, we considered Oslo our capital, because it was so close to Karlstad.
The vampire by munch really got me. There are so many hidden messages in that painting.
I love art and Munch is very interesting, though I don't know much about him as an individual. The paintings you showed were new to me as well and I especially liked the sunrise (?) one. In some ways I might have liked this Mona Lisa better than Leonardo's in that it felt fresher and more clear. But they both have their charms. It certainly looked cold there. Hope you were bundled up!