Second sunny day in a row today! (I can't recall when that last happened!) Quite windy, though. - Anyway, I decided it was a good day for taking the bus across town for some errands (which would include a bit of walking outdoors as well).
My Christmas gift from my aunt was an annual entrance pass to this colourful place - which is a privately owned art museum. She has "contacts" there so had arranged it so that I could pick up the pass at the reception desk. Today I primarily had a look at some temporary exhibitions that won't be going on much longer.
Here are two favourites - one from a textile artist (Inka Kivalo)...
... and one from a collection of b&w photos from everyday life at a farm (photographer Christer Hansson).
Afterwards, I went over to the shopping mall, where I found Santa's reindeer still reigning - and offering 20% off on already reduced prices.
Just as well I had made no New Year resolutions, like to completely stop shopping! ;) I actually came home with four items from the sale in my favourite clothes shop. In my defense (if defense is needed), they weren't really impulse purchases (except perhaps one). I did know pretty well what I was looking for. I found one pair of trousers which are more comfortable (i.e. more stretchy) than they look, two wintry tops that match other items already in my wardrobe, and one glittery black bolero sort of cardigan that I hope might give new life to other already existing items. (Photos some other time, perhaps - when the light is right.)
That was a gift I would have enjoyed. I can't recall when I last made a New Year resolution.
ReplyDeleteGraham, I rarely make New Year resolutions either. If I do, they're usually about things like maybe trying a new way of sorting or keep record of something. The total shop-stop thing seems to be rather trendy at the moment, though. (And maybe a good idea if one wants to break habits that have gone totally overboard.)
DeleteWhat great luck you had with after Christmas shopping! I am hoping you will be posting the museum exhibits as they change them, what a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteGinny, I they usually change their exhibitions three or four times a year, I think. So hopefully this year I'll get to see them all :)
DeleteWhat a neat place and what a neat present. I would love to see some more of the photos.
ReplyDeleteAmy, for some reason I seem to always hesitate a bit extra when it comes to taking photos of other people's photos. (Somehow feels different with 3D objects?)
DeleteA very good idea for a gift! I am sure you will be going there more often this year, and hopefully post about your visits and the exhibits.
ReplyDeleteYour shopping choice sounds sensible and of course does not need any justifying. Yes, photos would be nice.
Meike, one advantage of an annual pass is that it makes it easier to pop in for a while when one happens to be in the neighbourhood, even if one does not have the time just then to explore everything.
Deletethat is a fantastic gift, and one I would be happy to get. I do like the way they painted the museum and would very much enjoy the textiles and the black and white farm pics. the kitten is adorable. I am happy you were able to get out and walk and shop and have a good time in the sunshine. hope you get 3 days in a row
ReplyDeleteSandra, the facade of the building was painted in connection with one of the city's street art festivals in later years. - The sun went into hiding again today. That was predicted, so not too much of a shock! Just glad I managed to "do something" (a bit extra) with the sunny day yesterday! :)
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