Travel allows us to understand other cultures, experience different ways of life, and learn more about our history. For example, last year, we traveled to La Rioja, renowned worldwide for its remarkable wines, and we had the chance to visit Vivanco – the Museum of the Wine Culture-, where we learned about the origin and […]
If you live in Madrid, or if you are just spending a few days in this vibrant city, you cannot miss a visit to The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, one of the leading cultural institutions in Spain. The museum’s Education Department organizes different activities throughout the year for families, with the aim to bring the art world […]
“The Tokyoiter” is a project that “celebrates the passion for Tokyo and its inhabitants’ story“, and it is also a tribute to “The New Yorker” and “The Parisianer” traditional cover art. Made by Japanese illustrators, and also foreign artists that are living in Tokyo, each cover is a reflection of Tokyo as a diverse city […]
If you have been reading World Kids for a while, you know that I am always looking for the best art books for children. Today, I am thrilled to share with you two new books, both edited by Prestel Publishing, that expose children to fine arts, architecture, creativity, self-expression, sculpture, museums and history: “13 Artists […]
“Essentially there is only love. Whatever it may be”- Pablo Picasso Picasso 1932 is the first ever solo Picasso exhibition held at the Tate Modern (organized in collaboration with Musée National Picasso- Paris) and is considered one of Tate Modern’s most significant shows ever. The exhibition includes some of the artists’ […]
“Creativity is now as important in education as literacy”- Sir Ken Robinson Arty Steps is a beautiful little art studio in Bogotá where kids aged 2 to 12 can gather is small groups and create. Children are introduced to art from prehistory to contemporary art and explore local and international artists. Today we travel to […]
Meninas Madrid Gallery is a public art exhibit, conceived by artist Antonio Azzato, that will be featured in Madrid until the end of June. “Las Meninas” is considered one of the most famous and largest paintings by the outstanding Baroque Spanish painter Diego Velázquez. This oil painting from 1656 hangs in the Prado Museum. […]
“Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world”. Bruno Barbey. Asian Kids is an amazing collection of 24 photos taken in Myanmar, India, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam by Spanish photographer Tommy Salas. Last may we featured the first half of this outstanding collection (you can read the full […]
“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else” – Sydney Gurewitz Clemens. My kids were just 9 months old when they first enrolled in Rita Noguera’s art workshops and I will always be grateful to Rita for showing us the importance of art and creativity […]
“Photography is all about light, composition and, most importantly, emotion” – Larry Wilder. Welcome to our travel & photography series! Today we return to Asia! If you are a long time reader of World Kids, you might have realized that I love the work of the Spanish photographer Tommy Salas. (You can read more […]
“Creativity takes courage“- Henri Matisse. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts will be holding an exhibition this spring (from April 9th- July 9th) with a large collection of rarely seen works by French painter Henri Matisse. I wish I could travel to Boston to see this exposition as he has been a favorite artist of […]
My Stencil Kit is the latest from prizewinning creator Hervé Tullet. Hervé Tullet is the author of more than 75 internationally acclaimed children’s books, including Press Here, Mix It Up!, The Game of Light, The Game of Shadow and The Big Book of Light. All his books seem to take the concept of […]
We continue our series of art education for children by travelling to France to learn more about Claude Monet and his garden at Giverny. The first step in our journey is the book “The Magical Garden of Claude Monet” by Laurence Anholt, a British writer and illustrator. Her books for children include other painters like […]
Do you also feel that children naturally love art? I truly think that art education is a creative opportunity for kids and that early years arts activities can help develop intrinsic human qualities, such as creativity, expression and imagination. The enjoyment of art education has many benefits for kids, but it is not always easy […]
Alba has edited a collection of tales about great contemporary women like Amelia Earhart, Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn and Frida Kahlo. These children’s picture books feature strong and empowering women. Written by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Gee Fan Eng, Frida Kahlo is the second title of this collection.It is an original and […]
I am very pleased to start today a new series about travel & photography and to feature the amazing work by Rubén Fernández. It is difficult to summarize Ruben’s career, as he is a talented self-taught photographer, who runs his own media studio Mediadvanced, opened a photo art gallery in Gijón, and recently created his […]
My kids love balloon games. A humble party balloon is a cheap and cheerful way to keep them occupied for hours. Both kids and adults will love this amazing Art Installation of 100.000 white ballons by French artists Charles Pétillon at the 19th Century Market Building of Covent Garden. If you live in London, or […]
We have spoken previously about the power of Arts to transform lives and stimulate multicultural understanding. Today we would like to feature the Denver Art Museum (DAM) , an art museum located in the Civic Center of Denver, Colorado, recognized internationally for its educational programs and unique manner of interacting with visitors. The Museum is […]