Category Archives: Euroculture

Architectural Lighting Awards: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Wrightsman Galleries San Francisco, New York, Minneapolis

Posted on April 23, 2012 by European Order

Accent lighting of the objects utilized a number of subtle techniques including recessed low voltage lighting in the ceilings, tiny adjustable fixtures hidden in the chandeliers and fiber optic sub miniature spotlights hidden in the people barriers at room entrances. Fluorescent sources were used in most cases to simulate daylight through windows. All sources are dimmed to allow subtle balance of the intensity of multiple light sources as well as the extension of the lamp life of incandescent sources in use. Selected presets are activated by an astronomical time clock with manual override available for special events. Continue reading →

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Robin Guthrie

Posted on April 21, 2012 by European Order

Charity commissioner and promoter of European co-operation Continue reading →

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Giant Jurassic fleas drank the blood of dinosaurs and pterosaurs

Posted on March 3, 2012 by European Order

Fossils unearthed in China reveal that the insects were up to 10 times as large as modern fleas Continue reading →

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Plans for £80m new Design Museum unveiled

Posted on February 27, 2012 by European Order

London museum’s 2014 move to Commonwealth Institute aims to make it ‘the world’s leading museum of contemporary design and architecture’ Continue reading →

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Hollywood costumes showcased in V&A blockbuster exhibition

Posted on February 23, 2012 by European Order

Dorothy’s dress from the Wizard of Oz and Rocky’s shorts among items featured in show celebrating art of costume design Continue reading →

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‘London’s British Museum is a map of the world, and a time machine too’

Posted on February 3, 2012 by European Order

Our architecture correspondent celebrates London’s most popular tourist attraction, the British Museum – at once a map of the world, a time machine and a treasure chest

Will Self on Trafalgar Square
Simon Jenkins on the Tower of London Continue reading →

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The Fitzwilliam flies the flag for Britain’s great local museums

Posted on January 24, 2012 by European Order

Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum is full of treasures – but wherever you live in Britain there is a terrific gallery close by Continue reading →

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Watch out! This year the Titanic disaster is about to wash over us again

Posted on January 14, 2012 by European Order

As the Titanic’s 100th anniversary rolls around on 15 April, a slew of events is planned and a lot of money has been parked on our perpetual interest Continue reading →

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Digital library displaying world on a website

Posted on December 29, 2011 by European Order

Multimillion-dollar project will carry thousands of cultural treasures Continue reading →

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Scottish National Portrait Gallery – review

Posted on December 10, 2011 by European Order

Scotland’s National Portrait Gallery, reopened after a dramatic £17.6m overhaul, is a bright and democratic delight Continue reading →

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