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Located in an affluent suburb of Vienna, Villa Beer is a landmark of modernist residential architecture that is a highlight for travelers interested in architecture, design and Jewish history. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of Villa Beer and other notable art, architecture and design highlights of Vienna.
Among the many world-class museums in London, one of our favorites is the Wallace Collection, a historic house museum with an exceptional collection of fine and decorative arts spanning the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including masterpieces by artists such as Jean-Honore Fragonard, Frans Hals, Titian, Rembrandt, Diego Velazquez, Peter Paul Rubens, Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of London that include the city’s best museums.
We’ve just returned from another wonderful visit to Vienna, Austria, where we enjoyed some of our favorite museums, relaxed with Viennese cafe culture and explored the incredible boutiques that showcase fine Austrian craftsmanship.
Liberty London is one of the most iconic luxury department stores in England. At the forefront of British design for over a century, it’s renowned for its richly patterned fabrics, refined furnishings and collaborations with leading artists and designers.
On our most recent visit to Avignon, we saw OTHONIEL COSMOS or the Ghosts of Love, an incredible city-wide installation by French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, a reflection of the city’s dynamic between its historic legacy and modern creativity.
Across southern Italy, the centuries-old tradition of elaborate presepi (nativity scenes) is a distinctive and enduring expression of the region’s artistic and devotional culture. Among the most renowned nativity traditions are the lavish and theatrical tableaux from Naples, which depict an entire cross section of Neapolitan life alongside familiar biblical characters.
Artisans of Leisure takes travelers to the studios of renowned artisans who make nativity scenes in Naples, Puglia and Sicily.
Sayuwon in South Korea is an exceptional destination for travelers interested in nature, art and architecture. Artisans of Leisure arranges private South Korea tours that include visits to Sayuwon and nearby Daegu.
With spectacular neoclassical interiors and contemporary art exhibitions, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is one of our favorite house museums in London. This lesser-known gem, formerly the country house of Sir John Soane, offers a glimpse into Georgian design and the private world of one of Britain’s most influential architects.
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