John Oram's photos with the keyword: Guggenheim

On the River Nervión in Bilbao stand three works of man in juxtaposition. The Puente de la Salve forms a striking background to the meeting of works by a great sculptor and a renowned architect. Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum stands alongside the remarkable stainless steel 'Tall Tree & the Eye' (2009) by Anish Kapoor. 200_2_P1000588

On the River Nervión in Bilbao stand three works of man in juxtaposition. The Puente de la Salve forms a striking background to the meeting of works by a great sculptor and a renowned architect. Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum provides the backdrop to the remarkable stainless steel 'Tall Tree & the Eye' (2009) by Anish Kapoor. 200_2_P1000569

The Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao sees a striking meeting of works by a great sculptor and a renowned architect. Frank Gehry's famed building provides the backdrop to the remarkable stainless steel 'Tall Tree & the Eye' (2009) by Anish Kapoor. 200_2_P1000573

A busker at the Guggenheim, Bilbao. 200 2 P1000584

A busker at the Guggenheim, Bilbao. 200_2_P1000586

Architectural detail of Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. When the Museum opened in 1997, it brought new prominence to Bilbao. It is certainly worth travelling to see the architecture although a longer debate could be had about most of the art. However, the stern critic might find the building, especially the exterior, needlessly elaborate. I applaud innovation in architecture but have reservations when form goes well beyond any conceivable function. 200_2_P1000552

'Maman' (1999) by Louise Bourgeois, bronze and marble. Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. 200_2_P1000554

Architectural detail of Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. When the Museum opened in 1997, it brought new prominence to Bilbao. It is certainly worth travelling to see the architecture although a longer debate could be had about most of the art. However, the stern critic might find the building, especially the exterior, needlessly elaborate. I applaud innovation in architecture but have reservations when form goes well beyond any conceivable function. 200_2_P1000562

Detail of 'Tulips' (1995-2004) by Jeff Koons, high chromium stainless steel with transparent colour coating. Version 4/5. _____________________________________________ 'Tulipanes' (1995-2004) Jeff Koons, acero inoxidable alto en cromo con laca de color translúcida. Versión 4/5. _____________________________________________ 'Idi-bihotzak' (1995-2004) Jeff Koons, kromo asko duen altzairu herdoilgaitza koloredun laka zeharrargiarekin. Bertsioa: 5 aletik 4. Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao/Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa 200_2_P1000559

An early morning view of Bilbao from the Artxanda Mountain. Our tour had started early and that meant that mist and a low sun were not in our favour for photographs. I rescued this from numerous poor shots. The River Nervión runs through the city and landmarks in this view include the stadium of Atletico Bilbao, the Iberdrola tower, the Guggenheim and the La Salve bridge (Puente de la Salve). 200_2_P1000527

'Tulips' (1995-2004) by Jeff Koons, high chromium stainless steel with transparent colour coating. Version 4/5. _____________________________________________ 'Tulipanes' (1995-2004) Jeff Koons, acero inoxidable alto en cromo con laca de color translúcida. Versión 4/5. _____________________________________________ 'Idi-bihotzak' (1995-2004) Jeff Koons, kromo asko duen altzairu herdoilgaitza koloredun laka zeharrargiarekin. Bertsioa: 5 aletik 4. Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao/Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa 200_2_P1000555