Antiquity to Modernity

 Bilbao, in the Basque region of Northeastern Spain is home to the Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art. It is by far the coolest building around and very different from the ancient stuff in the beginning of this trip.

It’s hard to describe its uniqueness, but here goes.  It has two giant sculptures outside: the puppy, covered in flowers and the Spider.

The interior lobby  is equally impressive.

The exhibits are large scale, modern and way cool. One room is an AI generated piece, using a large architecture model that does not repeat and that neither these pictures nor any of the others I took reflect how different it is.

The use of space allows some interaction.

You observe this sculpture from inside where the audio coordinates with the mist.

Even the parking lot shows off the architecture.

The city is a lot of fun. I walked to the Mercado this morning which reminds me of Lexington Market.

And for the olive lovers in the audience, the market did not disappoint.