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01/05/2020
As an artist, being inspired is one of the most important things. Inspiration can help you create masterpieces, attempt new creations and learn new skills. During the lockdown, it can be challenging to get your fulfilment of inspiration, especially as all the legendary artists have their work hanging on gallery walls.
Staring at the same walls in your house can be tedious. Yet, thanks to the incredible art world, you can transform your laptop screen into a virtual gallery visit. These galleries understand the importance of inspiration, and they also know that during the lockdown, creatives will need more inspirations than ever to get the paint on the canvas.
Prestigious art galleries around the world are opening their doors with virtual tours. Here are our favourite galleries which you can visit online today.
Salvador Dali is one of the most inspirational artists of the 20th century. He has inspired many artists from all ages with his surrealism work. To this day, Surrealism is still one of the most commonly practised art styles, and Dali had a considerable contribution to this timeless success of an art movement.
His most recognised piece, The Persistence of Memory, which features melting clocks on a baron landscape, still influences modern culture with ‘melting’ yet functional clocks being sold online.
In this online visit, you’ll find some of Dali’s incredible works inside and outside the gallery, click the link to find out more.
One of the most world-renowned galleries, for its beautiful architecture and prominent position in New York City. Visiting this gallery in person can be difficult as it involves crossing the Atlantic Ocean, but thanks to the incredible use of virtual technology, you can ‘walk’ the spiral halls.
The architecture of the structure has inspired many artists over the years. In fact, spirals are one of the strongest shapes in the art world and can be seen in the works of many great artists.
To have your work housed in the building is a sign of incredible talent, with new artists featuring regularly, it is a virtual tour you can retake time and time to get that inspiration. The gallery houses artists such as Mondrian, Picasso and Koons. Take a look for yourself here and get inspired.
In Paris, is the Louvre, one of the most esteemed art galleries in the world. This gallery is home to some incredible art pieces such as the Mona Lisa, but the building itself is also beautiful, with the walls, ceilings and floors decorated with intricate details.
In this art gallery, you can be sure you’ll be inspired by several different art movements, dating throughout the centuries. From traditional oils and acrylic to beautiful sculptures, there is plenty to look at and enjoy.
In the online virtual tour, you can explore the exhibitions, galleries and a variety of historical pieces, follow the link and soak up the art.
Are you feeling inspired? Our passionate lecture staff at the University of Bolton pride themselves on inspiring students every day so they can create fantastic works of art. If you’re interested in getting inspired, check out the courses we offer here.