Well of Life Sculpture by Ivan Meštrović, Zagreb, Croatia

June 4, 2024

I travelled to see the Well of Life (sculpture) by Ivan Meštrović, Zagreb, Croatia. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. “The Well of Life” (Zdenac života) by Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović stands in front of the Croatian National Theatre on Republic of Croatia Square in Zagreb. Depicting people in various life phases around a well symbolizing youth and beauty, it captures the natural life cycle. The bronze sculpture features ten figures, including a child, a couple in love, and an old man, expressing the joy and melancholy of existence. Meštrović’s smooth, rounded forms, influenced by Rodin, blend impressionism with Viennese Secession. Exhibited in 1909, it was later installed in Zagreb in 1912. Regulars to the channel

The Paintings of Museum on the Mound in Edinburgh, Scotland

June 4, 2024

I travelled to see the Paintings of Museum on the Mound in Edinburgh, Scotland. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. The Museum on the Mound in Edinburgh, Scotland, houses a fascinating collection of paintings that illustrate the history of money, banking, and finance in Scotland. These artworks include portraits of notable figures in banking, historical scenes depicting significant financial events, and visual representations of economic development. Noteworthy paintings include works by prominent Scottish artists, showcasing the evolution of the Bank of Scotland since its founding in 1695. The collection also features depictions of Edinburgh’s changing skyline, highlighting the city’s architectural heritage and financial institutions. These paintings offer visitors a unique visual journey through Scotland’s financial history.

Claude Monet’s Snow at Argenteuil

June 3, 2024

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

Pristina Kosovo Traditional Performance Live!

June 3, 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)

Franciscan Church of the Annunciation in Ljubljana, Slovenia

June 3, 2024

I travelled to see the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. The Franciscan Church of the Annunciation in Ljubljana, Slovenia, is an iconic Baroque landmark located on Prešeren Square. Built between 1646 and 1660, the church is distinguished by its vibrant pink façade, symbolizing the Franciscan monastic order. The interior features exquisite frescoes by Matevž Langus, a renowned Slovenian painter, and an elaborate high altar designed by sculptor Francesco Robba. The church’s Franciscan Monastery, adjacent to it, houses a significant library with many ancient manuscripts. Over the centuries, it has been a focal point for religious and cultural activities in Ljubljana, contributing significantly to the city’s architectural heritage.

Venus and Cupid By Georg Petel at the Oxford Ashmolean Museum

June 2, 2024

I travelled to see Venus and Cupid By Georg Petel at the Oxford Ashmolean Museum in England. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. “Venus & Cupid” is a 40cm tall ivory sculpture created by Georg Petel between 1620-1624. TheGerman sculptor was born in 1601. Inspired by Rubens’ drawings, it was once owned by Rubens himself before being sold to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, in 1626. Petel, renowned for his ivory carvings, worked across Munich, the Southern Netherlands, Genoa, and Augsburg. The sculpture, a reinterpretation of the Aphrodite of Knidos, was crafted during Petel’s visit to Rubens in 1624. It’s speculated to be the same piece listed in George Villiers’ collection in 1635, highlighting the close

The Tuileries Gardens, Rainy Weather By Camille Pissarro at Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

June 2, 2024

I travelled to see The Tuileries Gardens, Rainy Weather By Camille Pissarro at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. Camille Pissarro, the Danish-French painter, was born on July 10, 1830, in Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, and died on November 13, 1903, in Paris, France. Pissarro’s influence on the Impressionist movement was substantial. This oil on canvas was painted in 1899. The gallery tell us that “this is one of sixteen canvases painted from the windows of the apartment Pissarro rented at 204 rue de Rivoli, Paris, from January 1899. The view looks over the Tuileries towards the Seine, with the spires of the church of Ste Clotilde on the right.

Traditional Croatian dance and singing in Zagreb

June 2, 2024

Welcome to art culture and travel with me and Anthony King. So! I travelled to Zagreb, Croatia and in the centre they had a traditional Croatian dance and singing and I’m just going to show you some of the raw video. I hope you enjoy! By Anthony King (c)

Well of Elegy by Robert Frangeš Mihanović in Zagreb, Croatia

June 1, 2024

I travelled to see The Well of Elegy by Robert Frangeš Mihanović in Zagreb, Croatia. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. “Elegija” (Elegy) by Robert Frangeš Mihanović, 1938, was initially banned from public exhibition until donated to the city. Born on October 2, 1872, he studied in Zagreb and Vienna, later traveling to Paris. Mihanović taught and directed at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, playing a vital role in the city’s artistic life. His work spanned various styles and subjects, from medals to monumental sculptures, incorporating Impressionism and Symbolism. Recognized by prestigious academies, he passed away on January 12, 1940, leaving a significant legacy in Croatian sculpting and art history. The sculpture currently stands

Monument of the Frashëri Brothers in the Grand Park of Tirana, Albania

June 1, 2024

I travelled to see the Monument of the Frashëri Brothers in the Grand Park of Tirana, Albania. Come join me there too. Welcome to Art, Culture & Travel with me, Anthony King. The Monument of the Frashëri Brothers stands in Tirana’s Grand Park, Albania, commemorating three influential Albanian brothers: Abdyl, Naim, and Sami Frashëri. Erected in 1982, the statue honours their significant contributions to Albanian literature, culture, and national awakening during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Abdyl Frashëri was a statesman, Naim a poet and writer, and Sami a scholar and politician. The monument, designed by sculptor Shaban Haderi, depicts the brothers side by side. It serves as a tribute to their enduring impact on Albania’s intellectual and cultural heritage, revered by generations