There’s no doubt that some cities across the world are an artist’s paradise. Filled with the world’s greatest works and home to some of the best performers of our time, these cities are more than likely on your bucket list if you are an artist or an art connoisseur. Let’s take a look at some of the greatest artistic cities in the world, and why you absolutely have to visit them.
1. New York City, USA
New York City boasts a wide variety of artistic forms, from fine art
to the performing arts. NYC is also home to more fine art schools,
performing arts companies, art dealers and creative museums and
businesses than any other city in the US.
Manhattan is an artistic adventure like no other. Home to world-famous institutions, such as the Guggenheim Museum, an incredible work of art in itself, along with a variety of other hot spots.
Immerse yourself in the local street art and contemporary galleries of Bushwick in Brooklyn. Queens is an unmissable attraction hosting the Queens Museum and the incredible Socrates Sculpture Garden.
2. Paris, France
Another art lover’s paradise has got to be Paris, France! Home to
over 1,000 galleries, the city is filled with iconic art. The most
notable is The Louvre which houses the famous Mona Lisa by
Leonardo de Vinci. There is also an array of contemporary galleries to
impress an artist. These include veterans such as Galerie Daniel
Templon, to the newer Modus Art Gallery and La Maison Rouge. The
Belleville neighborhood is also a must-visit destination for vibrant
street art. The City of Light is jam-packed with art around every
corner.
3. São Paulo, Brazil
The art capital of Latin America, São Paulo may not be as acclaimed
as New York City or Paris, but the Brazilian megalopolis is overflowing
with artistic attractions. Home to the second largest biennial, the
venerable São Paulo Biennial, São Paulo is a must for your bucket list.
The Museu de Arte Moderna showcases both modern and contemporary
Brazilian art, as well sculpture gardens with 30 incredible works. If
local, emerging talent is what you’re after, then galleries like Choque
Cultural are where you need to be.
4. Berlin, Germany
One of the most varied art scenes in the world, Berlin is home to
some of the longest-standing institutions. These include the Alte
Nationalgalerie and Gemäldegalerie which showcase classic pieces from
the 13th to 19th centuries. Modern 20th-century art collections can be
found in the more-recently established Neue Nationalgalerie.
If alternative art is more your style, then Friedrichshain is the place to go for spaces like East Side Gallery, a section of the Berlin Wall that now displays the work of more than 100 international artists. Jonathan Borofsky’s sculpture, Molecule Man, is another must if you’re in Berlin.
5. Lagos, Nigeria
The largest city in Nigeria, Lagos, is fast emerging as a hotspot in
the art world. Its thriving cultural scene is led by the Centre for
Contemporary Art and the African Artists’ Foundation. The annual Lagos
Photo Festival and National Art Competition are also attracting
worldwide attention.
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