Bank of Scotland Coats of Arms At Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh

June 11, 2024

I travelled to see the Bank of Scotland Coats of Arms in Edinburgh, Scotland. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. The Museum on the Mound in Edinburgh showcases the history of the Bank of Scotland, which was founded in 1695. The bank played a pivotal role in Scotland’s economic development, issuing the country’s first banknotes. The museum displays various coats of arms associated with the bank, highlighting its heritage. The original coat of arms, granted in 1701, features Saint Andrew and a shield with a ship and treasure chest, symbolizing Scotland’s trade and wealth. Through these exhibits, visitors can explore the bank’s contributions to Scottish financial history and its lasting impact on the nation’s economy, which

Claude Monet’s View of Argenteuil

June 10, 2024

Today we’ll be looking at Claude Monet’s View of Argenteuil. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. By Anthony King (c)

Drawing by Achille Beltrame depicting Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassination in Sarajevo

June 10, 2024

I travelled to see the spot where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I previously produced a video about it. Today we’ll be looking at a 1914 incredible drawing by Achille Beltrame depicting the scene and the original spot as well. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. On June 28, 1914, Gavrilo Princip of the revolutionary group Young Bosnia assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, in Sarajevo. This event, known as the Sarajevo Assassination, directly triggered the onset of World War I, a devastating global conflict. The assassination set off a chain reaction of alliances entering the war, leading to unprecedented carnage and reshaping world politics. It was

The Meteorological Column in Zagreb, Croatia

June 10, 2024

I travelled to see the Meteorological Column in Zrinjevac Park in Zagreb, Croatia. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. In Zrinjevac Park in Zagreb, Croatia, stands the Meteorological Column, built in 1884 by physician Adolf Holzer. It records temperature, humidity, and air pressure and was designed by architect Hermann Bollé. Made of Istrian marble, it reflects a tradition of gifting to the city. Beyond prestige, Holzer aimed to study climate’s impact on health. Though no longer officially measuring, the German-made instruments remain accurate, attracting visitors. Zrinjevac, once a livestock fair site, now hosts people relaxing and sunbathing in summer Throughout the year, the square hosts events like the Zagreb Food Film Festival and Advent. By Anthony

Head of a laughing child by the Chelsea Porcelain Factory at the Oxford Ashmolean Museum

June 9, 2024

I travelled to see the Head of a laughing child by the Chelsea Porcelain Factory at the Oxford Ashmolean Museum In England. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. The “Head of a Laughing Child” is an early masterpiece from the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, dating back to around 1750. Believed to be part of a pair, alongside a depiction of a crying child, the sculptor’s identity remains elusive. Its counterpart resides in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Chelsea porcelain, England’s inaugural significant porcelain venture, operated independently until its closure in 1770, when it amalgamated with Derby porcelain. Situated in London’s fashionable Chelsea, it targeted elite clientele, emphasizing opulence. It’s been suggested that the acclaimed sculptor François

Pristina, Kosovo Dancing and singing festival (Part 3)

June 9, 2024

Welcome to art culture and travel with me Anthony King. I travelled to Pristina, Kosovo and I came upon a festival of Albanian Kosovan performances, dances and singers and a really beautiful accapella group of women and girls and I filmed it and here it is raw. You can have an explore around the festival and a little bit of Pristina, Kosovo. I hope you enjoy. By Anthony King (c)

Claude Monet’s Vetheuil

June 8, 2024

Today we’ll be looking at Claude Monet’s Vetheuil. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. By Anthony King (c)

Female Nudes (Girlfriends Friends) painting by Jerolim Miše

June 8, 2024

I travelled to see Female Nudes (Girlfriends Friends) painting by Jerolim Miše at the National Museum of Modern Art in Zagreb, Croatia. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. Jerolim Miše, born on September 25, 1890, in Split, studied at several art schools and became politically active in Rome. After World War I, he taught drawing in various schools and joined the Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts in 1943, where he worked until his retirement in 1961. A notable painter and art critic, Miše exhibited his works extensively, both solo and in group shows. He received the “Vladimir Nazor” Lifetime Achievement Award in 1969. The Modern Museum in Zagreb closed after an earthquake caused significant damage to

Pristina, Kosovo Dancing and singing festival (Part 2)

June 8, 2024

Welcome to art culture and travel with me Anthony King. I travelled to Pristina, Kosovo and I came upon a festival of Albanian Kosovan performances, dances and singers and a really beautiful accapella group of women and girls and I filmed it and here it is raw. You can have an explore around the festival and a little bit of Pristina, Kosovo. I hope you enjoy. By Anthony King (c)