While most of the globe is now in lockdown, we are reminded of the power institutions such as museums and galleries have in our society.
Research has even suggested that viewing art can help with reducing stress and anxiety, acting as a mood booster for most.
Though we can’t physically visit at this time, an online movement #MuseumFromHome is gaining momentum with some of the world’s best cultural sites offering a digital exploration through their collections from home.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
An internationally renowned art museum, New York’s Guggenheim is one of the 20th century’s most significant architectural icons.
A vital culture centre, educational institution and the heart of an international network of museums, you can now peruse its modern and contemporary art from the comfort of your own home.
Did you know? You can even experience the famous spiral ramp virtually!
Musée du Louvre
Boasting the world’s largest collection of art, the iconic Musée du Louvre in Paris is a must-visit destination for locals and visitors alike. Best known as the home of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the gallery exhibits sculptures, objets d’art, paintings, drawings, and archaeological finds from across the globe.
Embrace your inner Parisian and stroll online to explore the gallery’s famed Egyptian Antiquities, the Remains of the Louvre’s Moat and Galerie d’Apollon.
Tate Modern
Housing the national collection of British art, as well as international modern and contemporary art across four museum buildings, Tate is an institution that begs to be explored.
Virtually meander your way through the corridors of Tate Modern, observing the way artists engage with social ideals and historical realities, or head online to Tate Britain to explore the award-winning work of sculptor Henry Moore with the website’s comprehensive art highlights, interviews and podcasts.
National Gallery of Victoria
Australia’s oldest and most popular gallery, the NGV houses a wide range of international and local artists, programs and events encompassing contemporary art, major historic exhibitions, fashion and design, architecture and more.
Settle in and explore exhibitions virtually including Collecting Comme, a collection of designs by Japanese fashion label Comme des Garcons and Marking Time, an Indigenous Australian art exhibition.
