We really have no agenda, and are both feeling somewhat lethargic. Nonetheless, we get to our first stop, the "new" Lenbach Haus" just as it opens at 10:00 A.M. (Of course, "new" is all relative in Europe.) First, the walk over.....
...and so, to the Lenbachhaus....
...and Peter sets out our plan of attack.....
Apparently, Franz von Lenbach was an important artist in the 19th century, who, with success, built himself a large studio and residence near Konigsplatz, where society came to have their portraits panted. A collection was started, including the world's largest collection of art from The Blue Rider School (no, I hadn't heard of it either), including Kandinsky, Munter (Kandinsky's mistress and fellow artist), Macke, Marc, and many others, and then on to The New Objectivity style (with which I was already familiar, thanks to Peter and an exhibit years ago at the Metropolitan), Joseph Beuys, up to the moderns. Below, a random selection of some (or many) which took my fancy...
Trust me, this could be an all day affair, so we take a "coffee" (read "cake") break.....
....and continue....
...and then back to the hotel for a well deserved nap, passing this sign....
which, as most of you know, describes my philosophy of life, and I am taking for a sign of approval...
...and more beautiful buildings...
.... with nap followed by a drink in the exquisite lobby bar....
.....an evening walk in the incredibly vibrant streets (Friday night in Munich!!!) followed by - yet another Italian dinner (pizza for Peter and lasagna for me) at a place still hopping at almost 10. (We will get back to German food in the next couple of days, I promise, but there really is a sameness about it.... there are only so many bratwurst, potato dumplings and pork shanks one can eat....)
Only two more days, and then home to the real world (it is a good thing we are walking so much, or I would probably be 300 pounds before I get home....)
...and so, to the Lenbachhaus....
...and Peter sets out our plan of attack.....
Apparently, Franz von Lenbach was an important artist in the 19th century, who, with success, built himself a large studio and residence near Konigsplatz, where society came to have their portraits panted. A collection was started, including the world's largest collection of art from The Blue Rider School (no, I hadn't heard of it either), including Kandinsky, Munter (Kandinsky's mistress and fellow artist), Macke, Marc, and many others, and then on to The New Objectivity style (with which I was already familiar, thanks to Peter and an exhibit years ago at the Metropolitan), Joseph Beuys, up to the moderns. Below, a random selection of some (or many) which took my fancy...
Trust me, this could be an all day affair, so we take a "coffee" (read "cake") break.....
....and continue....
...and then back to the hotel for a well deserved nap, passing this sign....
which, as most of you know, describes my philosophy of life, and I am taking for a sign of approval...
...and more beautiful buildings...
....until we reach our hotel....
.... with nap followed by a drink in the exquisite lobby bar....
.....an evening walk in the incredibly vibrant streets (Friday night in Munich!!!) followed by - yet another Italian dinner (pizza for Peter and lasagna for me) at a place still hopping at almost 10. (We will get back to German food in the next couple of days, I promise, but there really is a sameness about it.... there are only so many bratwurst, potato dumplings and pork shanks one can eat....)
Only two more days, and then home to the real world (it is a good thing we are walking so much, or I would probably be 300 pounds before I get home....)
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