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Bilbao, Spain - the Guggenheim Museum
August 2016. With a population of just over 350,000, Bilbao is the capital city of the Biscay province within the autonomous community of the Basque Country (El Pais Vasco). It is the 10th largest city in Spain and considered to be the economic powerhouse of Northern Spain. That description rather belies the fact that it is a beautiful city in its own right with large, open squares, parks and impressive buildings and monuments. But for many, the main attraction of the city is the quite amazing Guggenheim Museum designed by the Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry. Many would argue that the regeneration of this fine industrial city owes much to this building, which was completed in 1997. Whilst the museum houses many excellent works by prominent modern and contemporary artists/sculptors - including David Hockney - it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that draws the most attention. According to the weather, the time of day and the season, the effect of the light on its exterior can change quite significantly leaving the observer to marvel at its design. There are plenty more photos of Bilbao and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.
Bilbao, Spain - the Guggenheim Museum
August 2016. With a population of just over 350,000, Bilbao is the capital city of the Biscay province within the autonomous community of the Basque Country (El Pais Vasco). It is the 10th largest city in Spain and considered to be the economic powerhouse of Northern Spain. That description rather belies the fact that it is a beautiful city in its own right with large, open squares, parks and impressive buildings and monuments. But for many, the main attraction of the city is the quite amazing Guggenheim Museum designed by the Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry. Many would argue that the regeneration of this fine industrial city owes much to this building, which was completed in 1997. Whilst the museum houses many excellent works by prominent modern and contemporary artists/sculptors - including David Hockney - it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that draws the most attention. According to the weather, the time of day and the season, the effect of the light on its exterior can change quite significantly leaving the observer to marvel at its design. There are plenty more photos of Bilbao and other Spanish towns/locations if you take a look at my 'Albums' page, www.flickr.com/photos/36623892@N00/sets/ - thank you.