
The Unusual Gallery: Discovering Art in the Strangest Places
These strange galleries prove that art doesn’t always have to be displayed in classical edifices, monumental contemporary buildings, designed by famous architects, or in sterile and stark white cubes. From public toilets and crypts, to churches and police stations, explore some of the most unconventional art galleries in the world.
Six Art Galleries in Unexpected Places | Smithsonian
Dec 16, 2021 · These six art galleries and museums around the world are located inside unexpected infrastructure, with paintings and installations gracing spots like a former train factory or an empty water...
689 Places to Experience Unusual Art in the United States
Discover 689 places to experience unusual art in the United States. This mural of the late David Bowie features eight colorful panels showcasing Bowie’s various alter egos. Tune into an...
Weirdest Artworks – Paintings that Shock, Intrigue, and Disturb
Dec 6, 2021 · We have compiled a list of the strangest artworks that have been created throughout history. These bizarre artworks have captured the curiosity of humankind and revealed that art can be weird, strange, and humorous. Let us begin our exploration of these amazingly strange artworks.
The Most Enigmatic Works in Art History - Smithsonian Magazine
Mar 7, 2023 · Edward Brooke-Hitching's The Madman Gallery spotlights such artworks as John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Madame X, a statue of Glycon and Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's Character Heads.
10 Unusual Art Installations That Prove Art Is in the Eye of the ...
Sep 5, 2023 · These installations erase the lines between artistic expression and recreational space, proving that art isn’t limited to the conventional gallery environment—it can thrive in the most unexpected places.
10 Reclaimed Art Galleries That Go Beyond the White Cube
Apr 24, 2017 · These unconventional art galleries repurpose historic spaces, from former factories to an old police station. Artists have always been pros at finding creative solutions to prohibitively high rents in major cities.
67 Places to Experience Unusual Art in New York City
Discover 67 places to experience unusual art in New York City. A unique collection of figures perform down the facade of the Gene Frankel Theatre. In 1986, Keith Haring was arrested for...
Discovering art in the strangest places - Unusual Art
May 10, 2021 · These quirky galleries prove that art doesn’t always have to be represented in classical buildings, monumental modern buildings designed by famous architects, or sterile and completely white cubes. From public restrooms and crypts to churches and police stations, explore some of the world’s most unconventional art galleries.
Eight Works of Art in Unlikely Places | Smithsonian
Jun 16, 2022 · Art can be found in some of the most unlikely places. You simply need to know where to look. In her new book Art Escapes, published by gestalten, author Grace Banks takes readers on a world...