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for people-watching. architect Frank Gehry (Walt Disney Concert
• Walk along the Estuary – A scenic Hall in Los Angeles, the Marques de Riscal ho-
path along the water with views of the tel in Rioja, among others), the museum's ar-
modern Guggenheim Museum on one side chitecture is an artwork in its own right,
and old port warehouses on the other. characterized by its distinctive curves, titanium
panels, and stunning interior spaces. The cre-
ative nature of the building architecture is wo-
Whether an art lover or not, schedule time
ven into every corner. Shadows and light change
to visit the iconic Guggenheim Museum. We
perceptions as you wander the area throughout
had fun watching people of all ages just out-
the day.
side the entrance pose with selfies, couples
and big groups in and around "Maman" by The Guggenheim Bilbao houses a permanent
collection of works by renowned contemporary
Louise Bourgeois, a towering bronze sculp-
artists from the 20th and 21st centuries. These
ture of a spider, and in front of the “Puppy,”
a massive sculpture of a West Highland ter- include: Pablo Picasso; Paul Cézanne; Mark
rier covered in live flowers that are changed Rothko; Andy Warhol; Willem de Kooning; and
Richard Serra, who used several massive steel
with the seasons.
sculptures to explore the concepts of time,
This colorful, whimsical artwork by Jeff
space, and movement. The museum also hosts
Koons contrasts with the ultra-modern archi-
temporary exhibitions featuring a diverse range
tecture of the museum. Created by renowned
of contemporary artists and themes. These ex-
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