Visual Arts

The visual arts open a window to a culture and place. Travel + Leisure’s writers and editors scour the world for the most striking visual arts experiences across all media, from museums to marketplaces, galleries to workshops, archaeological sites to religious spaces, artist homes or art classes — even Instagrams and tattoos. T+L has news, guides, interviews, tips, and inspiration fodder for your next trip in search of stunning visual artworks. Travelers seeking an art-based adventure can plan a trip to see Monet’s famous Water Lilies in Paris, or the iconic, outraised hands of Adam and his creator on the Sistine Chapel ceilingin Rome.Even older are the subtle gradations of Katsushika Kousai’s Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji woodprints in Tokyo, the monumental but serene statues of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and the harmonious horizontal lines of Hatshepsut’s Temple in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.Visual arts go beyond pictures and sculptures, too. Travelers can admire the bold geometric designs of Kente cloth in southern Ghana, and the intricate goldwork of the lucky Incan artifacts that survived Spanish rule.At T+L, we don’t just pay attention to historic works and ancient creations. We’ll teach travelers how to snag a selfie next to the latest Kara Walker exhibit in New York City, or see James Turrell’s work-in-progress, Roden Crater, in the middle of the Arizona desert.Art is a reason to travel, to encounter works small or large but in some way deeply important, moving, and unforgettable.In 1918, the Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke wrote was confronted with a fragment of an ancient marble statue, the Belevedere Torso, in Rome (currently in the Vatican Museums).“You must change your life,” Rilke said.  Art so often does this. With the latest news on museums, galleries, exhibitions, and experiences across the world, T+L can help you explore all the riches that the visual arts offer travelers.

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This Art Exhibit Pays Tribute to Breonna Taylor in Her Hometown of Louisville

This Art Exhibit Pays Tribute to Breonna Taylor in Her Hometown of Louisville

The exhibit is on display at the Speed Art Museum now through June 6, 2021.
How One Mexican Artist Is Recycling a Resort’s Empty Bottles Into Beautiful Glass-blown Hearts

How One Mexican Artist Is Recycling a Resort’s Empty Bottles Into Beautiful Glass-blown Hearts

Glass blower Israel Bautista's hearts have become a symbol of love across Mexico.
New Immersive Exhibit at the Biltmore Estate Will Feature Works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Da Vinci

New Immersive Exhibit at the Biltmore Estate Will Feature Works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Da Vinci

The year-long Legends of Art & Innovation at Biltmore series will feature art by Van Gogh, Monet, and Da Vinci.
Take a Trip Through Mind-bending Dimensions at This Immersive Art Exhibit in NYC

Take a Trip Through Mind-bending Dimensions at This Immersive Art Exhibit in NYC

Escape reality for a minute.
Banksy Painting Honoring UK Healthcare Workers Sells for Record-breaking $23 Million

Banksy Painting Honoring UK Healthcare Workers Sells for Record-breaking $23 Million

Titled "Game Changer," the piece was gifted by Banksy to University Hospital Southampton in England back in May 2020, and proceeds from the recent sale will help the hospital's staff and patients
The World’s Largest Public Collection of Inuit Art Is Opening in Canada — and You Can See It From Home

The World’s Largest Public Collection of Inuit Art Is Opening in Canada — and You Can See It From Home

Take a virtual trip to the long-awaited museum on March 25 and 26.
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This Dutch Museum Wants You to Smell Its Paintings

This Dutch Museum Wants You to Smell Its Paintings

It's a feast for the senses.
This NYC Exhibit Is Dedicated to LGBTQ+ Seniors — and the 'Years They Lost Due to Societal Constraints'

This NYC Exhibit Is Dedicated to LGBTQ+ Seniors — and the 'Years They Lost Due to Societal Constraints'

"Not Another Second" is an interactive exhibit that "honors [LGBTQ+] seniors and advocates for a more accepting future."
How One Japanese Theater Brought Back Live Shows With an Audience Watching Through Peepholes

How One Japanese Theater Brought Back Live Shows With an Audience Watching Through Peepholes

Van Gogh's Most Famous Paintings Were Recreated in the Night Sky by 600 Drones

Van Gogh's Most Famous Paintings Were Recreated in the Night Sky by 600 Drones

This Charleston Hotel Makes You Feel Like You're Sleeping in a Contemporary Art Museum

This Charleston Hotel Makes You Feel Like You're Sleeping in a Contemporary Art Museum

Monet's Most Famous Paintings Are Getting a Pop Art Twist at This Immersive Exhibit in Florida

Monet's Most Famous Paintings Are Getting a Pop Art Twist at This Immersive Exhibit in Florida

Diet Prada’s New Neon Signs Are Inspired by the Fashion Capitals of the World

Light up your home with serious style.

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France Puts Its Historic Bayeux Tapestry Online for Virtual Viewing

France Puts Its Historic Bayeux Tapestry Online for Virtual Viewing

This Epic Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Is Headed to Chicago and Staying Through the Summer

This Epic Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Is Headed to Chicago and Staying Through the Summer

Art and Chess Combine at the World Chess Hall of Fame’s Incredible Keith Haring Exhibit

Art and Chess Combine at the World Chess Hall of Fame’s Incredible Keith Haring Exhibit

Natty Light Just Unveiled the 'Most Expensive Piece of Art in the World' — and You'll Never Guess What It's Made Of

Natty Light Just Unveiled the 'Most Expensive Piece of Art in the World' — and You'll Never Guess What It's Made Of

Enjoy Interactive Artwork, Pop-up Galleries, Artist Meet and Greets, and More at Art of Black Miami

Enjoy Interactive Artwork, Pop-up Galleries, Artist Meet and Greets, and More at Art of Black Miami

LaGuardia Airport's New Art Installation Will Turn You Into NYC Graffiti

LaGuardia Airport's New Art Installation Will Turn You Into NYC Graffiti

A Major Picasso Exhibit From Paris Is Making Its Only U.S. Stop Next Month in This Southern City

A Major Picasso Exhibit From Paris Is Making Its Only U.S. Stop Next Month in This Southern City

An Intimate Viewing of the Mona Lisa Just Sold for $98,000

An Intimate Viewing of the Mona Lisa Just Sold for $98,000

Sweden’s Icehotel Debuts New Interactive Art Suites — and You Don’t Have to Travel to Experience Them

Sweden’s Icehotel Debuts New Interactive Art Suites — and You Don’t Have to Travel to Experience Them

This Beloved British Designer Is Launching a Festive Holiday Pop-up Shop at NYC's Bergdorf Goodman

This Beloved British Designer Is Launching a Festive Holiday Pop-up Shop at NYC's Bergdorf Goodman

8 Creators and Collectives Selling Art for Social Justice

8 Creators and Collectives Selling Art for Social Justice

These Native American Women Are Claiming the Space They Deserve in Art and History

These Native American Women Are Claiming the Space They Deserve in Art and History

A 7-mile Sculpture Park Is Coming to Miami Beach — but You’ll Have to Snorkel to See It

A 7-mile Sculpture Park Is Coming to Miami Beach — but You’ll Have to Snorkel to See It

Experience Barcelona From Home With This Virtual Art and Architecture Tour

Experience Barcelona From Home With This Virtual Art and Architecture Tour

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Makes Its Florida Debut With Large-scale, High-definition Projections of the Artist's Most Iconic Work

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Makes Its Florida Debut With Large-scale, High-definition Projections of the Artist's Most Iconic Work

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Comes to the U.S. In Immersive Exhibit

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Comes to the U.S. In Immersive Exhibit

The New Bob Ross Experience Lets Fans Explore His Studio and Browse His Art Supplies

The New Bob Ross Experience Lets Fans Explore His Studio and Browse His Art Supplies

Turn Yourself Into Your Favorite Painting With New Filters on Google Arts & Culture

Turn Yourself Into Your Favorite Painting With New Filters on Google Arts & Culture

Step Inside a Van Gogh Painting at This Dreamy Exhibit Coming to the U.S.

Step Inside a Van Gogh Painting at This Dreamy Exhibit Coming to the U.S.

An Art Student Dumped 62,000 Pounds of Carrots on a London Street

An Art Student Dumped 62,000 Pounds of Carrots on a London Street

A Reimagined Monet Painting by Banksy Featuring Traffic Cones and Shopping Carts Is Going Up for Sale

A Reimagined Monet Painting by Banksy Featuring Traffic Cones and Shopping Carts Is Going Up for Sale

Artist Yayoi Kusama Designed a Limited-edition Bottle of Veuve Clicquot — Here's How to Snag One

Artist Yayoi Kusama Designed a Limited-edition Bottle of Veuve Clicquot — Here's How to Snag One

This Reno Hotel Is Turning Rooms Into Art Studios and Looking for Artists to Graffiti the Lobby

This Reno Hotel Is Turning Rooms Into Art Studios and Looking for Artists to Graffiti the Lobby

A Space-like Immersive Art Experience Is Opening in Las Vegas

A Space-like Immersive Art Experience Is Opening in Las Vegas

This Trippy Installation in Las Vegas Is the Grocery Store of Your Nightmares

This Trippy Installation in Las Vegas Is the Grocery Store of Your Nightmares

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