Niko’s travelogue

Wall opening

Wall opening

Incision in the building, seemingly intended to exhibit the staircase as a piece of art.

Several floors down

Several floors down

MoMA is much more about watching people than it is about observing art.

Architects have cut incisions in the across the building to allow people to watch others watching art.

Another perspective

Another perspective

Perhaps the massive walls and vast empty spaces of the National Gallery of Arts make art pieces stand out even more when one comes across them on their walk through the gallery.

Light filled gallery

Light filled gallery

East Building of the National Gallery of Art has some amazing modern paintings and sculptures.

Even if you don't enjoy this type of art, you should visit this section of the gallery and experience this interesting building.

Framing views

Framing views

One outstanding characteristic of I.M. Pei's National Gallery of Art design is his ability to open up so many different views within the building, and frame new openings to various city views.

Observing...

Observing...

Often art galleries are much more about observing people around you, than they are about viewing art exhibitions...

East Building of the National Gallery of Art

East Building of the National Gallery of Art

Sometimes, buildings are a bigger attraction than the art they house.

Saturday brunch at the Everett Street Bistro

Saturday brunch at the Everett Street Bistro

An amazing little place for brunch, lunch or dinner in Portland. Definitely worth a visit. Oh and if you want some nice deli products, you'll find some rarities!

Busy Saturday Morning at Everett Street Bistro

Busy Saturday Morning at Everett Street Bistro

An amazing little place for brunch, lunch or dinner in Portland. Definitely worth a visit. Oh and if you want some nice deli products, you'll find some rarities!

Outside the Everett Street Bistro

Outside the Everett Street Bistro

An amazing little place for brunch, lunch or dinner in Portland. Definitely worth a visit. Oh and if you want some nice deli products, you'll find some rarities!