Birthday Wishes

My grandson, Jack, turned ten years old yesterday & I would like to wish him a very 

Happy Birthday!

His fourth grade class has been studying Egypt. So recently we took a trip to the MFA's Egyptian galleries. He served as guide & shared all that he has been learning with his sister Emily & me.

We also had a good time taking these fun photos in front of statuary & super sized photographs of excavations.

 Happy Birthday Jack! 

I am mighty proud of you!

At the Museum

 

My granddaughter, Gracie & I spent an enjoyable day at the MFA this week. In honor of  Presidents Day, Grace  took an extra  serious look at the giant portrait of George Washington by Thomas Sully in the new Americas Wing.

I can't help but be reminded of how fortunate we are here in Boston to have such a wonderful museum. However, if you are unable to get out to a local museum or are just interested in seeing what the museums of the world have to offer,  you might want to check out the 

The Art Project powered by Google.

Here you can  explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces.

  If  you were not one of the lucky ones to view the Monet Exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris this year, you can still see the works on the official site. For a fun, interactive view, click "Journey" & let the creativity begin. This would be fun to do with an interested child or just feel like a child yourself & enjoy. Either way it is indeed a captivating journey.

Another site with an amazing interactive work of art is About War and Bananas, which has added movement & music to Picasso's Guernica.  

Thanks to Art Ravels for these links. They should keep me busy & engaged through this rainy weekend. 

I hope each of you have a happy & engaging weekend.