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...military personnel in Iraq. Though it's been 70 years since he died on May 19, 1935, in a motorcycle accident near his home in Dorset, England, T.E. Lawrence's popularity endures. In October, the exhibition, "Lawrence of Arabia: The Life, the Legend," opens at London's Imperial War Museum. But for those who want to literally follow in his footsteps, here are a few places to go: JORDAN Lawrence fought key battles of the Arab Revolt in 1917 in the desert landscape of Wadi Rum, 50 km northeast of the Red Sea port of Aqaba. Tourists...
...military personnel in Iraq. Though it's been 70 years since he died on May 19, 1935, in a motorcycle accident near his home in Dorset, England, T.E. Lawrence's popularity endures. In October, the exhibition, "Lawrence of Arabia: The Life, the Legend," opens at London's Imperial War Museum. But for those who want to literally follow in his footsteps, here are a few places...
...mammoth collection of outdoor art––much of it readily recognizable. The city of Cambridge has sponsored works to beautify the Square, and private businesses have their own accessible art showcased; when taken all together, these pieces turn the Square into a veritable museum of public art—a museum, moreover, that is mostly outdoors, and totally free...
Norris, who used to be a curator at the Art Museums until she realized how much art around the campus was left undocumented––and badly conserved––because it did not fall under any association’s jurisdiction, touches here on an idea very similar to Dorrien’s: Art in public places necessitates an interaction with the landscape, both natural and built. Unlike a similar piece in a white-walled museum, the conditions for public art are unsteady and changing––and this...
...huge bronze piece in front of Lamont, or even John Harvard perched proudly in the Yard, this art is encompassing, ever present, and inescapable. If this seems a bit eerie, then be proactive: walk around, keep your eyes open, and take the extra few seconds to check out the museum that is Harvard Square...