modern.rome

we just came back from rome. from the sunny and  warm eternal city back to the grey and cold lowland. perhaps i just got the phd (post holiday disease).  lot of photos to sort out and of course many travel impressions to organise, again time is not on my side....

the rome trip is the replacement for paris trip.  the road trip became a short haul trip, but nonetheless is all about taking time to celebrate, to enjoy one another, and to cherish the moment.  i had quite a few impressions from this trip but for now i am just going to show you a different facet of rome, hopefully is the most untypical one, the modern, the arty rome.

maxxi is it!! not a bric a brac of ruins or broken columns and marble , maxxi is sleek and handsome, a creation and masterpiece of zaha hadid.  it is not the mainstream tourist attraction and located a little off the city center but still it attracts quite a bit of arty crowds on sunday morning...

maxxi is boast of architecture and modern arts. the building is in the serene white and good use of floor length glass and space like any modern design.

the long corridors interlink the various wings together make this museum a nice space to explore....

the half transparent roof top with good use of natural sunlight all in the name of green and sustainable living...  the other museum that gives me the same impression is the one that i visited in kyoto last year, miho museum also gives a wow effect like this one...

there are quite a number of galleries with a wing dedicated to the architecture with the show models of futuristic buildings and sketches of  rome monuments with modern interpretations.  the other wing is all in the name of modern arts with good use of space, objects and light to convey a certain message or a intuitive way of expressing an idea, a value and impression. by the way, i love this sofa, although the futuristic design and silver color is not to my taste but it is super comfy to sit on....

a good reflection of object indoor, the sky and the cotton puff like cloud, and the surrounding environment...

and a good reflection of ourselves in this so called 'prison cell' with the illustration of 'extended space' using floor length mirrors.  the idea is not new but the human interaction aspect is quite intrigue and provides me an interesting way to enjoy art to the next level...

out there is sunny and pleasant, but since the museum is closed on monday, that leave us to visit maxxi on sunday regardless of rain or shine.  after all i have no regret as every moment is well spent indoor.  we also took the advantage to rest our feet outdoor at the chairs provided by the museum and i just admire the building so much that i couldn't help but do my humble sketches on my travel pink book.

maxxi is refreshing and stands out beautifully against his ancient rome rivals...