Classic cars and bicycles with modern art in Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum near Al-Shahaniya. Doha, Qatar, June 22, 2013
A hall of modern art in Benois Building (Corpus Benua) in Russian Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 28, 2005
Modern Soviet art in Russian Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 11, 2012
Modern art painting in Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum near Al-Shahaniya. Doha, Qatar, June 22, 2013
Arab Museum of Modern Art in Education City. Doha, Qatar, February 15, 2011
Modern art in Benois Wing in Russian Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 9, 2018
Modern art installation Cultural Cross-Section (2010) by Sergey Pasukhin in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2019
Modern art installation Fragment of the Artist s Studio in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2019
Modern steel sculptures in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2019
Modern painting Triumphal Arch (1999) by Valeriy Lukka in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2019
Fragment of a modern colorful painting in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2019
Modern art installation "Self-portrait" (2014) by Sergey Pasukhin in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2019
Modern art composition in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 29, 2019
Modern installation with Ivan Shishkin painting Rye Fields in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2021
Modern painting with portraits of Soviet leaders in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2021
Modern paintings in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2021
A hall with modern paintings in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2021
Some modern paintings in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2021
Modern art installation Bread and Milk in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2021
Modern sculpture of an angel by Dmitry Shorin in Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2021
Spotted Pumpkins Land sculpture by Yayoi Kusama (back view) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Polka Dot texture of Spotted Pumpkins sculpture by Yayoi Kusama in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Sculpture "Aspiring to Pumpkin s Love" by Yayoi Kusama in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
One-way colour tunnel by Olafur Eliasson in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Art installation "Le Roi de Baton" by Tony Feher (1991, glass bottles and jars with plastic and metal lids, found objects) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting by Agnes Martin on 4th floor in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Installation "Blue Sail" by Hans Haacke (1964-1965, chiffon, oscillating fan, fishing weights, and thread, 132 x 128 in.) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "Sulamith" (1983) by Anselm Kiefer in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting Wolundlied (Wayland s Song) (1982) by Anselm Kiefer in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Photograph "Marilyn Manson Monument, Berlin, June 2007" (chromogenic print face-mounted to acrylic) by Candice Breitz in a section "German Art After 1960" on 6th floor in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Spotted Pumpkins Land sculpture by Yayoi Kusama (front view) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Installation "Untitled or Not Yet" (1966, cotton, plastic, paper, lead and string) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Fluorescent light sculpture "Untitled (In Honor of Leo at the 30th Anniversary of his Gallery)" (1987) by Dan Flavin in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Sculpture "Czara z Babelkami" by Ursula von Rydingsvard (2006, cedar) in Rooftop Sculpture Garden installation (5th floor) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Rusty steel slab in Sculpture garden at SFMOMA in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Sculpture "Fiddler s Foot" by John Chamberlain (1978, painted and chromium-plated steel, aluminum, and plastic) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Irregularly shaped paintings of Ellsworth Kelly in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Paint drips on sloppily painted artwork "Note I, from the series III Notes from Salalah, 2005-2007" (acrylic paint on wood) by Cy Twombly in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Sculpture "Toro" by Beverly Pepper (1962, steel on wood) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Works of Agnes Martin "Night Sea", "Drift of Summer" etc. in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Gallery of Ellsworth Kelly in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "Interior Landscape" by Helen Frankenthaler (1964) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Sculpture by Martin Puryear (1990) and Things to Come by Elizabeth Murray (1988) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Large-scale sculpture "Big Crinkly" (1969, metal and paint) by Alexander Calder in outdoor garden (Pat and Bill Wilson Sculpture Terrace) on third floor in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Irrigated Living Wall by Habitat Horticulture in outdoor garden in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Zulu Renaissance Writing Table for a Lady (1995-96, kiaat, copper, goldleaf, oil paint, and personal and found objects) by Cheryl R. Riley and some assorted paintings in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "Guardians of the Secret" by Jackson Pollock (1943) and "Enigmatic Combat" by Arshile Gorky (1936-1937) behind Zulu Renaissance Writing Table for a Lady by Cheryl R. Riley (1996, wood, glass, metal, paper, paint, and plastic) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting (oil on canvas) "Tomato Plant" by Manoucher Yektai (1959) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "Ham" by Robert Colescott (1999) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "The Veronica" by Jay DeFeo (1957) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "Collection (Combine painting)" by Robert Rauschenberg (1954-1955) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "Leaky Ride for Dr. Leakey" by James Rosenquist in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Sculpture "Smorgi-Bob, the Cook" by Robert Carston Arneson (1971) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Sculpture "Soul Food Starter Kit for Ten" by Theaster Gates (circa 2012, lath, oak, brass, cedar, stoneware and glazes) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Hanging sculpture S114 (Six-Lobed Continuous Form within a Form with One Suspended and Two Tied Spheres) by Ruth Asawa (ca. 1958, iron, copper, and brass wire) and a sculpture Lambda, 1972-1973 (zinc and aluminum over aluminum screen) by Lynda Benglis in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Artwork "grief has no gills" by Diedrick Brackens (2020, cotton and acrylic yarn) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "Make Hay and Lay Waste While the Sun Shines... Touchdown for the Purpose of Correction, 1990" by Violet Fields in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "Cheii Knew We Were in The White World" by Grace Rosario Perkins (1922, acrylic, spray paint, photograph, and necklace) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Painting "rat brain" by Rodney McMillian (2017, latex, ink, paper, and staples on bed sheet) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Bottom left corner fragment of a painting "rat brain" by Rodney McMillian (2017) in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco, California, March 18, 2024
Debarcader (train shed) of the Vitebsky Railway Station, Russian Art Nouveau (Style Moderne). Massive riveted steel spans were designed by architect Stanislav Brzhozovsky and engineer Sima Minash. It is serving the historic route to Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin) and Pavlovsk. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 15, 2025
The truck in this close-up is a Soviet-era GAZ-51 (or possibly its four-wheel-drive variant, the GAZ-63), which has been repurposed into a striking, semi-ruined art installation in Tallinn s Old Town. The distinct rounded hood, vertical grille slats, and cab shape identify it as a GAZ-51, one of the most widely produced trucks in the Soviet Union from 1946 to 1975. It was a workhorse of Estonian agriculture and industry during the Soviet occupation. The truck is in a state of deliberate decay, with peeling blue paint revealing rust, missing headlights, and a weather-beaten interior. This "ruined" aesthetic allows it to blend into the surrounding greenery, symbolizing the passage of time. The door features a stylized graffiti tag of a dragonfly, adding a layer of modern urban art to the vintage industrial canvas. A large, green, pipe-like structure (resembling a telescopic boom, grain auger, or water cannon) is mounted on the back. This industrial attachment gives the truck a fantastical, almost "Mad Max" or steampunk appearance, repurposing a utility vehicle into a whimsical sculpture. There is a local story that the owner of this specific plot of land (which is private, unlike the surrounding city-owned park) placed the truck and other objects (like manure heaps or potato patches in previous years) as a form of protest or disruption because the city would not grant permission to construct a new building on the site. Estonia, October 16, 2025
A politically charged scene on Pikk Street (specifically at Pikk 19) in front of the Russian Embassy in Tallinn. The metal barricades lining the street have become a permanent protest installation since Russia s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The barriers are covered in posters, slogans, and artwork condemning the war and Russian leadership. The large banner in the foreground reads "FOR THE VICTIMS OF WARS STARTED BY RUSSIA". Other signs visible on the fence typically document war crimes or satirize political figures. A police officer in a high-visibility yellow jacket is patrolling the area. A constant police presence has been standard here to maintain order given the high tensions surrounding the embassy. The Russian Embassy occupies a historic Art Nouveau building at Pikk 19. Ironically, this street is one of the most picturesque and tourist-heavy routes in the Old Town, creating a surreal juxtaposition between medieval charm and modern geopolitical conflict. Across the street (visible in the background) is the famous Maiasmokk Cafe, the oldest operating cafe in Tallinn, further highlighting the clash between leisure tourism and serious political activism in this specific location. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
Estonian Theatre for Young Audiences (formerly known as the NUKU Theatre), located at the corner of Lai 1 and Nunne streets. This corner building is a fine example of early 20th-century architecture (completed in 1907), originally built for the Nobility Club. It blends Neo-Renaissance elements (like the balcony) with Art Nouveau influences (evident in the curved corner and roofline). The warm uplighting emphasizes its elegant proportions and decorative cornice. The building houses Estonia s only professional puppet theatre, founded in 1952, and the Museum of Puppetry Arts. The museum entrance is typically around the corner or through the main glass doors seen here. The theatre complex has expanded over the years to include modern performance halls while retaining its historic fac,ade. The view looks down Nunne Street towards the Toompea hill area. To the right, you can see the edge of the city wall fortifications. The street is paved with traditional cobblestones, and the scene is quiet, likely captured in the late evening or early morning. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
Old Town at the foot of Toompea Hill, specifically near Nunne Street 5. The illuminated stone staircase on the left is the start of the Patkuli Stairs. Built in 1903, these 157 steps connect the Lower Town (from Nunne Street) to the Patkuli viewing platform on the upper limestone plateau of Toompea. The striking street art on the wall to the right is titled "Okay, Queen...". Created by the artist Marie Soosaar in 2022, this stencil graffiti depicts a queen-like figure holding a lamb, flanked by a knight and a castle tower. It adds a modern, whimsical touch to the medieval surroundings and has quickly become a popular photo spot. The massive limestone wall in the background supports the Toompea hill. The buildings visible at the top (with the pink facade) are part of the complex of government and noble residences that historically occupied the Upper Town. The large trees on the left are part of the green belt (Snelli Park area) that surrounds the Old Town fortifications, providing a lush contrast to the stone architecture. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
This evening view is likely a side street or courtyard just off the bustling Viru Street, possibly near the intersection with Vene Street or Sauna Street given the architectural style and proximity to nightlife areas. The most striking feature is the graffiti-covered wooden doors on the right. The words KID3:feff, PINTSEL:feff (meaning "paintbrush" in Estonian), and other tags cover the chevron-patterned double doors. This type of street art is common in the "alternative" or less-polished corners of the Old Town, often near bars and clubs. To the left, a brightly lit shop window with modern art prints or posters suggests this is a commercial area that remains active into the evening. The purple and blue lighting effects contribute to a club-like atmosphere, consistent with the nearby Viru Street and Sauna Street nightlife districts. The narrow cobblestone street slopes gently upward, flanked by tall, plastered buildings in pastel colors (pink, yellow, purple). The building on the right features a distinctive green downspout and a small blue diamond-shaped sign (likely a utility marker). Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
A striking architectural contrast on Sauna Street (Sauna ta"nav), near the intersection with Va"ike-Karja Street. On the left, a modern glass-and-steel building features large display windows and industrial-style staircases, illuminated by neon lights. This building is part of the Helios Hall complex (formerly the Helios Cinema), which has been repurposed as an event venue and art space. The transparent facade allows a view into the contemporary interior, contrasting sharply with the solid, historic walls of the Old Town. On the right, the corner of an older, plastered building (Sauna 12) is covered in colorful, abstract graffiti. This gritty, urban element acts as a foil to the clean lines and slick surfaces of the modern building opposite it, highlighting the eclectic mix of styles in this part of the city. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025
Old Passenger Terminal of Tallinn Airport. Built between 1945 and 1954 (opened in 1955), this building is a classic example of Stalinist architecture. Its symmetrical facade, rusticated ground floor, and the distinctive control tower with a viewing gallery reflect the monumental style favored in the Soviet Union during that period. An earlier Art Deco/Functionalist terminal was designed in 1938 by the architect Arthur Ju"rvetson, but construction was halted by World War II. The post-war redesign incorporated the Soviet aesthetic. This building served as the main passenger terminal until 1980, when a new, larger terminal (the current one) was built for the Moscow Olympics sailing regatta held in Tallinn. Today, this historic building has been repurposed for VIP services and administrative offices. It stands separately from the modern glass-and-steel terminal but remains an integral part of the airport s history, visible to passengers taxiing on the runway. View from a window of an airplane from Tallinn to Helsinki. Estonia, October 17, 2025
