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Will Copenhagen Close its Sexiest Museum?

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Along with the Little Mermaid, Denmark's capital city may be losing another local landmark and tourist attraction, but this time, it looks like it's for good. The Museum Erotica -- a site that's been a popular stop for travelers just off the Copenhagen's main pedestrian-only drag since opening there in 1994 -- closed its doors on Sunday and has announced that they will remain so until the attraction can secure investors or a new owner. Read more »

Tags: Museums and Culture  Family Travels  Scandinavia  Europe  Denmark  Copenhagen  Museums 
POSTED BY LORRAINE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009
 

Murakami Debuts at Brooklyn Museum

murakami This weekend, a retrospective exploring the work of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami opens at the Brooklyn Museum. Anime, manga and pop-culture fans will no doubt turn out in droves to see Murakami's iconic works, which include murals, sculptures and a host of giant, action figure-esque characters (check out Hiropon, a little lady with enormous, milk-spurting breasts). One unusual aspect of the show is a full-size Luis Vuitton store contained within the museum, an artistic extension of Murakami's collaboration with the company and its creative force Marc Jacobs. This is one of those rare exhibits that holds equal appeal for fashion addicts, art lovers, anime fans and pop-culture aficionados. Runs through July 13, 2008. Read more »
Tags: Museums and Culture  Family Travels  New York  Destinations  Museums  Museum 
POSTED BY SYSADMIN - THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008
 

Secrets and Lies on Display at the National Cryptologic Museum

national cryptologic museumHow can a museum tell the story of a subject that is, by definition, top secret? In its recent special section on the state of museums, The New York Times examines that very question as it tells the curious story of the National Cryptologic Museum, which went so far as to forgo an official opening party when it debuted in 1993 for fear media would snap images of clandestine operatives working for the National Security Agency located in the adjacent building. The answer, for now at least, seems to be: slowly and carefully. Not surprisingly, the museum keeps its exhibits historical in nature, as exploring current topics and events would encroach upon national security initiatives. Read more »
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POSTED BY SYSADMIN - THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008
 

Poland Puts Undergarments on Display

poland underwear exhibitOh, those crazy Poles. Who knew that a recent exhibit showcasing women's undergarments throughout history would gain the country more recognition than Washington's recent decision to upgrade Poland's military forces. But yes, it's true. And we wish we could go, 'cause there's something gratifying in knowing that women's underwear did not simply begin to torture women with the thong's invention in recent decades. This exhibit shows that it's always been a bit tortuous! Phew. At least the universe is not tilting wildly out of balance. But we digress. Poland's Museum of Industry in Opatowek has garnered more attention than you could fit in the cups of a triple-E bra with its current exhibit From Pantaloons to G-Strings. Read more »
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POSTED BY SYSADMIN - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2008
 


 
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