Monday, December 19, 2011

Highlights 2011

"A Perimeter for a room" (One thing to another)
Daniel Buren
Lisson Gallery

2011
Dear you!

Another year is soon over, it has been as exiting as exhausting. London has become my new beloved home... and at the moment I think I will never move from here... but, that is all relative, I guess.

There have been quite many Artistic highlights and rather difficult to bring it down to 10.
But bellow is another indication of a great year in art.

1. Tracey Emin proving she is the IT girl!
2. The most memorable opening ever: Ai Weiwei at the Lisson Gallery.
3. Tony Cragg's incredible sculptures at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
4. Having a chance to visit the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.
5. Grayson Perry at the British Museum. 
6. The wonderful Women Make Sculpture exhibit at the Pangolin Gallery.
7. Visiting Notre Dame du Haut, the amazing Le Corbusier chapel. 
8. Anish Kapoor's "Leviathan" at the Grand Palais in Paris.
9. Chantal Joffe at my favorite Gallery in London,Victoria Miro.
10. The beauty of The Alhambra of Granada, Part 1, 2, 3.

Artwork of the year:

"The Hours" By Christian Marclay, as part of the "British Art Show 7" exhibit at the Hayward Gallery.

In two days I will be flying off to the Dolomites, where there will be little Art (unfortunately) but lots of skiing and reading. I look forward to some days of contemplation before 2012 begins with a Big Bang. I am already thrilled to start the New Year with classes at Christie's and Sotheby's, studying Art Law and History.

Wishing you all the best during the Holidays! 
With Christmas and New Year Love
Kristin
Posted by at 3:07 AM

31 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Takk for alle spennende kunstopplevelser du har gitt oss i år.
    Gleder meg til flere neste år også.
    En riktig god jul til deg og alle dine.
    Juleklem fra
    Terje Paasche

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  2. agujaDecember 19, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Brilliant that you have a good start in hand for the New Year. I wish you every success in 2012!
    Enjoy the Dolomites and return refreshed to life and to blogland!
    ¡Feiiz navidad!

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  3. little luxury listDecember 19, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Whoa art law?! Have fun darling and what I would have done to seen Ai Wei wei and Anish Kapoor's work this year!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  4. kDecember 19, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    oh wow, enjoy your vacation!!

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  5. Couture CarrieDecember 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Fabulous list, darling!
    Love Corbu!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  6. Matthew SpadeDecember 19, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    well as the quote goes, when you tire of london you tire of life. i'm looking to move next year, i'm not ready for the big move to london yet though

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  7. Punctuation MarkDecember 19, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    great roundup!!! i'm sure you're going to have a great time off... take some images and share you're landscape with us!!!

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  8. Mika @ Blue and the GirlDecember 19, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Wow Kristin, 2012 sounds like it is going to be so interesting and stimulating for you!! I'm going to be studying as well... Social Sciences/Psych... we'll both be busy balancing family and study!! I hope you have a very restful and wonderful festive season! x Mika

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  9. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 19, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I hope you and your family have a beautiful holiday!

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  10. Miles Of StyleDecember 19, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Im so happy and excited for you Kristin! You shall be studying something you love next year and there can be nothing better than that! Wishing you happy holidays...have a great trip!
    Hugs,
    Persis.

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  11. The Dainty Dolls HouseDecember 20, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    A great year of art!! I hope you have a safe and fun time away!! Sounds great and good luck with your studies as well, very interesting!! Wish you lots of happiness, love and peace for Christmas and the New Year!! xx

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  12. stylefrontierDecember 20, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    amazing highlights of art in a year
    hope you're having a great holiday!

    xoxo
    join my chistmas giveaway

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  13. elena nuezDecember 20, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    wow:) arte arte y más arte!
    I wish you and yours a lovely holiday seasons as well.
    wishing you joy, health, love each and every day.

    warmly,
    Elena

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  14. Kristin HDecember 20, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Tusen takk Terje and Matt, and thank you to the girls!!
    So excited about leaving for the mountains:)

    Happy New Year!

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  15. Carole Poirot December 21, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Visiting the Hermitage in St Peterburg would absolutely be THE highlight of a year for me - wow, that must have been mind-blowing.As for Tracey Emin - er, no - really, really not "my cup of tea" and totally overrated in my eyes. That's just me though ;-)

    Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year, it sounds like you already have great reason to be excited about it. Bisous xo

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  16. tinajoDecember 21, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Have a wonderful holiday! :-)

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  17. heatherDecember 21, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    enjoy a beautiful, relaxing time in the dolomites, kristin!

    very happy christmas and new year to you and your family!

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  18. Meta MusingsDecember 21, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Have an amazing holiday!!

    xx
    Chantal

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  19. AnsDecember 22, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    MANY THANKS LOVE, ENJOY YOUR WELL DESERVED BREAK, I WISH YOU A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND THE BEST YEAR EVER IN 2012, IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE MEETING YOU IN BLOGSPOT!!
    XXX

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  20. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Kristin, I love your blog. And you have been tagged in blog. If you answer my questions, I will really appreciate. Thank you and have a nice Holiday.
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  21. BalaphotoDecember 25, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Fantastic job!!

    Happy new year!!

    Salut, Francesc

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  22. ElizabethDecember 26, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Interesting post and beautiful photograph. All the best into 2012!

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  23. Pierre BOYERDecember 30, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Best wishes...
    Greetings from France,

    Pierre

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  24. ElizabethDecember 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I look forward to more of your posts in 2012! Happy New Year!

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  25. erleichdaJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Godt Nytt År kjære Kristin : )

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  26. The Dainty Dolls HouseJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Just wanted to come by and wish you a Happy New Year, I hope your enjoying it so far!! xx

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  27. ValJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    London!! I envy you. I've never been there and am just aching to go. Enjoy, and happy new year. :)

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  28. yiqin;January 7, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    have a good trip :)

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  29. elena nuezJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Dear Kristine happy new year to you too and as the 2011, full of inspiration!
    A big hug,
    elena

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  30. ryanJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Happy New Year! Are you going to be in NYC this year? I just moved here!

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  31. Diana MieczanJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Happy New Year, sweetie:) Hope you are having a fantastic break and what a fantastic round up of 2011:) Muah

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