Comments on: Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza: Madrid’s Must-See Museum http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2007/11/26/museo-thyssen-bornemisza-madrids-must-see-museum/ A new look at the city of Madrid. Photos, news, podcasts, Madrid secrets, videos, bars - a real insider's guide. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:08:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: luke http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2007/11/26/museo-thyssen-bornemisza-madrids-must-see-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-436 luke Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:45:08 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2007/11/22/museo-thyssen-bornemisza-madrids-must-see-museum/#comment-436 Don't be put off by the most kitsch foyer I've ever seen, comprising of a pinkish walls dominated by four giant portraits of Mr and Mrs Thyssen (the latter with a fluffy white cat in the style of 70s Mills and Boon). There are some fantastic medieval works and a limited number of the great masters Holbein, Caravaggio etc. The modern half of the collection is conservative and disappointing, showing up the personal taste of the Thyssens. There is a bias towards muddy realists such as Michael Andrews and Lucien Freud with the welcome relief of a smattering of Pop art. The wife’s side of the collection is full of chocolate box American landscapes but amongst this there are also great finds such as a Casper David Friedrich. Don’t be put off by the most kitsch foyer I’ve ever seen, comprising of a pinkish walls dominated by four giant portraits of Mr and Mrs Thyssen (the latter with a fluffy white cat in the style of 70s Mills and Boon). There are some fantastic medieval works and a limited number of the great masters Holbein, Caravaggio etc. The modern half of the collection is conservative and disappointing, showing up the personal taste of the Thyssens. There is a bias towards muddy realists such as Michael Andrews and Lucien Freud with the welcome relief of a smattering of Pop art. The wife’s side of the collection is full of chocolate box American landscapes but amongst this there are also great finds such as a Casper David Friedrich.

]]> By: Julie E. http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2007/11/26/museo-thyssen-bornemisza-madrids-must-see-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-432 Julie E. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:58:36 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2007/11/22/museo-thyssen-bornemisza-madrids-must-see-museum/#comment-432 Good tip Faye. I'm usually not crazy about the museum's temporary exhibits (I agree they can seem overpriced) but I'm always up for a free foundation-sponsored exhibit. Good tip Faye. I’m usually not crazy about the museum’s temporary exhibits (I agree they can seem overpriced) but I’m always up for a free foundation-sponsored exhibit.

]]> By: Faye http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2007/11/26/museo-thyssen-bornemisza-madrids-must-see-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Faye Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:30:04 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2007/11/22/museo-thyssen-bornemisza-madrids-must-see-museum/#comment-428 The downside of the Thyssen is it doesn't have a free-entry day like the other sides of the triangle; but it's definitely the most attractive of the three museums. The temporary exhibits can be scant and over-priced. Be aware that they usually have a (free) annex in the Fundación Caja Madrid building in Plaza de San Martín (Mº Sol). www.fundacioncajamadrid.es The downside of the Thyssen is it doesn’t have a free-entry day like the other sides of the triangle; but it’s definitely the most attractive of the three museums.

The temporary exhibits can be scant and over-priced. Be aware that they usually have a (free) annex in the Fundación Caja Madrid building in Plaza de San Martín (Mº Sol). http://www.fundacioncajamadrid.es

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