Originally posted 2017-04-17 14:25:23. James Madison, Father of the Constitution, Architect of the Bill of Rights, James Madison’s Montpelier, located in Orange, Virginia, was the plantation house of the Madison family, including fourth President of the United States, James Madison, and his wife Dolley. The 2,650-acre (10.7 km2) property is…

Originally posted 2017-04-17 11:40:41. The Jaipur Virasat Foundation (JVF) works with and for traditional artists in Rajasthan, a state rich in historic habitations, traditional arts, crafts, and cultural resources. It has pioneered a holistic, culture-based and cross-sector approach to livelihood generation through its various activities, events, advocacy forums and networks,…

Originally posted 2017-04-17 11:33:38. Imagine a mountain top river with beautiful waterfalls, cliffs, trails and spectacular views, all surrounded by 14,000 acres of biologically spectacular Southern forest. This is the Little River Canyon National Preserve in Northeast Alabama. It was added to the National Park System in 1992 and in…

Originally posted 2017-04-16 11:40:55. The three keywords of the Kyoto Women’s University Lifestyle Design Laboratory are “Kyoto,” “Design,” and “Craftsmanship.” There, students undertake design activities in cooperation with the regional community and local business as well as with public organizations as part of a practical hands-on educational program that also…

Originally posted 2017-04-16 11:32:08. The Kyoto Prefectural Library and Archives (京都府立総合資料館) founded in 1963, has collections related to the history and culture of Kyoto. Kyoto has inherited a wealth of traditional craftsmanship from its era as the nation’s capital, which lasted until early modern times. Today Kyoto’s traditional industries, nurtured…

Originally posted 2017-04-16 10:54:59. The Kyoto National Museum (京都国立博物館 Kyōto Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan?) is one of the major art museums in Japan. Located in Kyoto’s Higashiyama ward, the museum focuses on pre-modern Japanese and Asian art. The museum was originally built to house and display art treasures privately owned by temples…

Originally posted 2017-04-10 22:54:50. The Kunsthaus Zürich is an art gallery in the Swiss city of Zürich. It houses one of the most important art collections in Switzerland, assembled over the years by the local art association called Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft. The collection spans from the Middle Ages to contemporary art,…

Originally posted 2017-04-10 22:46:06. Kukkiwon (국기원; 國技院), also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters, and home of the World Taekwondo Academy, is the official taekwondo governing organisation established by the South Korean government. It is supervised by the International Sports Division of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Kukkiwon is…

Originally posted 2017-04-10 22:41:32. The Kröller-Müller Museum (Dutch pronunciation: [krɵlərˈmylər myˌzeːjɵm]) is a national art museum and sculpture garden, located in the Hoge Veluwe National Park in Otterlo in the Netherlands. The museum was founded by art collector Helene Kröller-Müller and opened in 1938. It has the second-largest collection of…

Originally posted 2017-04-10 22:38:08. The Kremer Collection is owned and managed by the Aetas Aurea Holding SA (AAH), a non-profit organization. The collection comprises 17th century Dutch and Flemish Old Masters. The goals of AAH are: The Kremer Collection (the Collection) is a privately owned collection of some 70 works…

Originally posted 2017-04-10 22:24:12. The Korean Art Museum Association, a non-profit organization, is committed to developing and contributing to Korean arts and culture. Since its inception in 2005, the Association has been striving to nurture around hundred member museums through a wide variety of resources programs and projects. In order…