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i stood inside the entrance of the centre pompidou málaga, looking out. the walls didn’t speak, but the shadows did. they whispered of the cube above—its colored plexiglass casting fractured reflections through the glazing, sketching abstract thoughts on concrete panels. this place shifts with the sun. it's never the same twice.
Vitra House and Design Museum, Weil am Rhein (district of Lörrach)
Baden-Württemberg, Germany 12.12.2024
The Grand Salon in the Archbishop's Palace Museum in Narbonne, Département Aude (Languedoc)
Occitania, France 25.08.2024
www.amisdesmusees-narbonne.org/palaisdesarcheveques
Licht von oben
Der Große Salon im erzbischöflichen Palastmuseum von Narbonne, Département Aude (Languedoc)
Okzitanien, Frankreich 25.08.2024
Ventilation
Large white ventilation pipes leading to the outside of the Centre Pompidou, here on Rue Brisemiche near the Stravinsky Fountain (4e)
Paris, France 31.12.2023
Belüftung
Nach außen führende große weiße Lüftungsrohre des Centre Pompidou, hier an der Rue Brisemiche nahe dem Strawinsky-Brunnen (4e)
Paris, Frankreich 31.12.2023
Hallway on the upper floor of the Lottehaus in Wetzlar, Lahn-Dill district
In the summer months of 1772, the young legal trainee Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was an almost daily guest in the house of the treasurer and bailiff Heinrich Adam Buff. Goethe's love for his second eldest daughter Charlotte had no prospect of fulfilment, as she was already engaged to another man. The literary treatment of his experiences in Wetzlar in the highly successful epistolary novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' also made Charlotte famous and the Lottehaus, which has been converted into a museum, is still a place of pilgrimage for literary tourists today.
Hesse, Germany 30.11.2023
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lottehaus
Flur im oberen Stockwerk des Lottehauses in Wetzlar, Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Der junge Rechtspraktikant Johann Wolfgang von Goethe war in den Sommermonaten des Jahres 1772 im Hause des Kastnereiverwalters und Amtmanns Heinrich Adam Buff beinahe täglich zu Gast. Goethes Liebe zu dessen zweitältesten Tochter Charlotte hatte keine Aussicht auf Erfüllung, war diese doch schon mit einem anderen verlobt. Die literarische Verarbeitung seiner Wetzlarer Erlebnisse in dem sehr erfolgreichen Briefroman 'Die Leiden des jungen Werthers' machten auch Charlotte berühmt und das als Museum hergerichtete Lottehaus bis heute zu einer Wallfahrtsstätte für Literaturtouristen.
Hessen, Deutschland 30.11.2023
The mammoth from Durfort is 700,000 to 1.2 million years old and is a male specimen that was found in Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac in the Gard department. The imposing skeleton, which is four metres high and almost seven metres long, was in urgent need of restoration at the time the shot was taken. After a year's absence, it has been on display again since June 2023.
Gallery of Palaeontology and Comparative Anatomy at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in the Jardin des Plantes (5e)
Paris, France 11.03.2019
Der Riese
Das Mammut von Durfort ist 700.000 bis 1,2 Millionen Jahre alt und ein männliches Exemplar, das in Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac im Departement Gard gefunden wurde. Das imposante Skelett, das vier Meter hoch und fast sieben Meter lang ist, musste zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme dringend restauriert werden. Nach einjähriger Abwesenheit ist es seit Juni 2023 wieder zu bestaunen.
Galerie für Paläontologie und vergleichende Anatomie im Muséum national d'histoire naturelle im Jardin des Plantes (5e)
Paris, Frankreich 11.03.2019
www.sortiraparis.com/de/was-in-paris-zu-besuchen/ausstell...
Ein Moment der Ruhe inmitten architektonischer Bewegung. Die wellige Glasfassade im Inneren des MAS in Antwerpen wirkt wie ein stilles Spiel aus Licht, Form und Perspektive – in Schwarz-Weiß auf das Wesentliche reduziert.
Staircase to the new roof terrace of the Städel Museum on the Museumsufer in Frankfurt am Main
Hesse, Germany 11.04.2024
www.staedelmuseum.de/en/the-staedel/staedel-rooftop
Wendeltreppe
Aufgang zur neuen Dachterrasse des Städel Museums am Museumsufer in Frankfurt am Main
Hessen, Deutschland 11.04.2024
www.fr.de/frankfurt/wendeltreppe-auf-das-staedel-92269432...
The water of the basin reflects the sculpture by Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), the museum named after him and the cloudy Parisian sky.
The bronze sculpture ‘Ugolino and his Sons’ (1881/82) thematises the tragic motif of death by starvation leading to cannibalism from Dante Alighieri's ‘Divine Comedy’, which also appears in Rodin's major work ‘The Gates of Hell’ (1880-1917).
Musée Rodin in the Faubourg Saint-Germain (7e)
Paris, France 29.08.2023
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcGTqxsIUjM
Fluchtpunkt
Das Wasser des Bassins spiegelt die Skulptur Auguste Rodins (1840-1917), das nach ihm benannte Museum und den bewölkten Pariser Himmel.
Die Bronzeskulptur "Ugolino und seine Söhne" (1881/82) thematisiert das tragische Motiv des zum Kannibalismus führenden Hungertodes aus Dante Alighieris "Göttlicher Komödie", das auch in Rodins Hauptwerk "Das Höllentor" (1880-1917 auftaucht.
Musée Rodin im Faubourg Saint-Germain (7e)
Paris, Frankreich 29.08.2023
The Nike of Samothrace (ca. 190 BC)
Daru staircase in the Denon wing of the Louvre (1er)
Paris, France 18.08.2018
a figure floats at the edge of an architectural womb, where walls fold like paper and time seems to bend inward. here, scale becomes suggestion, and presence becomes pause—a whisper captured in white.
Temporary café in the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20 in Düsseldorf during the renovation work
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 28.05.2024
"Übergangscafé"
Provisorisches Café in der Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20 in Düsseldorf während des Umbaus
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland 28.05.2024
Built as a lasting remnant of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco’s Marina District remains one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. In this striking composition, the grand rotunda rises above a peaceful lagoon, its salmon-hued Corinthian columns and intricately sculpted friezes reflected in the still water. The dramatic classical structure was designed by Bernard Maybeck, who took inspiration from Roman and Greek ruins to evoke a sense of ancient beauty and quiet contemplation.
Surrounded by lush landscaping, native trees, and the occasional swan gliding across the water, the Palace of Fine Arts offers a moment of calm amid the urban bustle. This photograph captures the structure’s theatrical elegance from one of its most recognizable angles, emphasizing the grandeur of its open dome and the architectural rhythm of its massive colonnades. The gentle overcast light softens shadows and adds to the timeless atmosphere of the scene.
Long a favorite of locals, tourists, filmmakers, and wedding photographers alike, the Palace has appeared in countless films and remains a top destination for visitors to San Francisco. It serves as a portal to the city’s rich history of world’s fairs, artistic ambition, and architectural preservation. Whether admired up close or from across the reflective waters, this unique fusion of classical ideals and Californian romanticism continues to inspire awe.
"The Chariot of Aurora" by Jean Dupas, designed for the Grand Salon of the French oceanliner Normandie, launched in 1935.
4th Museum Night 'Flash & Focus' at the Ernst-Leitz-Museum
Leica World in Wetzlar, Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Hesse, Germany 24.05.2025
I just about managed to get this one squared up in the middle. And not bad for a hand held shot, I think :)
Max Ernst (1891-1976)
The Virgin Spanking the Christ Child in front of three witnesses: André Breton, Paul Éluard and the painter (1926)
Museum Ludwig, Cologne
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 28.09.2021
Ein Hauch von Grün
Max Ernst (1891-1976)
Die Jungfrau züchtigt das Jesuskind vor drei Zeugen: André Breton, Paul Éluard und dem Maler (1926)
Museum Ludwig, Köln
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland 28.09.2021
November 21, 2021 - Ohio History Center designed in the Brutalist Style by Ireland & Associates opened in 1970. When it opened it was called the Ohio Historical Center.
A mesmerizing downward view of a modern staircase at The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., this photograph captures the dynamic interplay of wood, metal, and architectural rhythm. Taken from the top landing, the image looks directly down into the stairwell’s geometric vortex, showcasing the elegant curvature of the banisters and the linear contrast of the supporting balustrades.
At first glance, the composition reads almost like abstract art. The sweeping curves of warm-toned wood railings wrap around the stairwell like ribbons, leading the viewer’s eye in a perfect spiral toward the ground level. The stairs themselves are built from richly grained wood planks, which add warmth and organic texture to an otherwise industrial framework of metal rails and sharp angles. Natural light from above bathes the entire scene in a soft, golden glow, enhancing the warmth of the materials and casting delicate shadows.
Every line in this photo has intention. The cool, metallic gray of the vertical balusters counters the warmth of the wood and introduces a sense of structure and balance. These metal elements echo modernist design principles—streamlined, functional, but aesthetically precise. The diagonal convergence of lines adds a sense of momentum, inviting viewers to visually tumble down the stairwell and experience the architecture in motion.
This space is not merely transitional—it’s sculptural. Rather than treating the staircase as utilitarian, the design elevates it to centerpiece status. It becomes a visual anchor in the museum's architectural language, guiding visitors both physically and emotionally through the building. There's a sense of journey in the photo—whether it's ascending to the exhibitions above or descending into another realm of artistic discovery.
The craftsmanship here is unmistakable. The handrails are not just practical; they are tactile expressions of design intent. Their polished wood finish gleams softly under ambient light, a testament to the attention paid to every material used in the building’s design. The sharp contrast between the banisters and the stairs creates a layered effect—each step becoming a frame within the larger narrative of descent.
Also notable is the harmonious blending of architectural styles. While the Phillips Collection is home to both historic and contemporary elements, this stairwell seamlessly bridges the two. It stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation, echoing the museum’s philosophy of showcasing classic and modern art in conversation with one another.
Subtle visual details reward those who linger: the repeating angles, the glimpse of the landing below, the offset railing sections. This is a space built for movement—but it’s also built for observation. The photograph captures not just form, but intention; not just structure, but experience.
In this image, architecture becomes art, and the simple act of looking down a stairwell becomes a visual meditation on craft, flow, and human-centered design.
MAXXI | Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo | Zaha Hadid Architects | 1998-2009
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A lone girl walks through the grandeur of Vienna’s Natural History Museum, her figure framed by towering windows and the opulent stairways of Austrian imperial design. The emptiness of the hall amplifies her quiet presence, blending history with modernity.
A small terrace with a stone bench in front of the Bode-Museum in Berlin is covered in a thin layer of snow. In this night-time scene, the poorly lit outdoor space, at the northern tip of the Museumsinsel, looks faintly mysterious.
Vaulted mosaic at Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum: completed 1933, renovated 2017.
Assembled from over 1 million pieces, it recalls the artistry of cultures from across the world as defined through an early 20th century Western perspective and capped by a line from the Book of Job about the power of God: That All Men May Know His Work
The concept is credited to museum co-founder and director Charles Trick Currelly and it was installed by Italian immigrant artisans hailing from the Friuli region who worked for Connolly Marble, Mosaic and Tile Company. However, the designer is unknown. Hariri Pontarini Architects directed the 2017 renovations.
For more, please see my article on Medium:
medium.com/jef_r/torontos-glittering-arched-mosaic-bc297b...
A gentle curve of architectural elegance defines this photo of the grand staircase at The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. The soft arching forms and golden-toned railings create a visual harmony that feels both modern and timeless. Photographed in warm ambient light, the scene captures the intersection of architecture, art, and atmosphere.
The staircase flows upward like a ribbon, inviting visitors into the museum’s upper gallery spaces. Its cream-colored balustrade contrasts subtly with the brass handrails and the charcoal-toned carpeted steps. There's a quiet grace to the ascent—each element has been designed not just for function, but to contribute to the viewer’s sense of spatial rhythm. The warm wood borders of the steps peek out from beneath the runner, adding a grounding detail to the otherwise airy palette.
Light gently illuminates the curved wall, creating a soft gradient that mimics the arc of the staircase itself. At every step, the architecture seems to whisper instead of shout—offering a moment of calm before you turn the corner into the next artistic experience. The subtle lighting also emphasizes the smooth plaster texture of the walls, revealing the care and craftsmanship that went into their creation.
Just beneath the sweep of the upper curve, part of a vivid, abstract painting emerges—an echo of the color and creativity housed throughout The Phillips Collection. The composition of this photograph is deliberate: the stairway leads the eye naturally into the world of art, both literal and figurative. The railing becomes a line of inquiry, the steps a metaphor for progression—an ascent into discovery.
Though clearly modern in execution, the staircase hints at Art Deco and Streamline Moderne influences in its curvature and elegance. The pairing of painted surfaces with rich brass and wood detailing is a nod to luxury without excess—refined and tasteful in a way that suits the museum’s broader sensibility.
As with many parts of The Phillips Collection, this staircase was designed with the visitor in mind. Its comfortable treads and sweeping form prioritize accessibility while still delivering a visually powerful experience. It's no wonder that this spot is a favorite among photographers, architecture enthusiasts, and museum-goers alike. Whether ascending to a new exhibit or simply admiring the lines and light, one can’t help but pause and take in the serenity of this beautifully crafted structure.
More than just a passageway, this staircase is a sculptural moment within the museum’s architecture—a physical bridge between eras, styles, and stories. With every footstep, you’re part of the museum’s evolving narrative.