Qatar's new cultural jewel plus the ancient art of kite-making in Japan.On the skyline of Doha, the capital city of the Gulf state of Qatar a new landmark has emerged.The Museum of Islamic Art is the jewel in the crown of Qatars bid to become a cultural force in the region.Built on a man made island the Museum of Islamic Art is a place set apart for research, learning and creativity.Like much of Doha, the architecture is new and modern but also pays tribute to its Islamic heritage. But it is what is on the inside that has international art historians buzzing with excitement.Kite-making in JapanThe annual Hamamatsu festival in Japan celebrates the birth of a district family's firstborn with the launching of a special kite.Proud parents commission kites costing up to $2,000 each.Artsworld met one family who have maintined the ancient trade of making traditional kites.
A bold new natural history museum poses unique challenges for engineers.Mega Green Tech: Hi-Tech Museum : THURS July 17 9P et/pt : www.natgeotv.com/?source=4003
Watch in high quality!An amazing display of 714 metal balls on strings. It really gets creative after 1 minute. So please be patient.This display was created by the company http://www.artcom.de.
Rare Nintendo toys from 1889-1970s, attended by the creators of Super Mario Kart and Nintendogs.Honors for This Video:#40 - Most Viewed (Today) - All#3 - Most Viewed (Today) - Gadgets & Games - All#37 - Most Viewed (Today) - English#3 - Most Viewed (Today) - Gadgets & Games - English#26 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Gadgets & Games - All#22 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Gadgets & Games - English#32 - Top Rated (Today) - All#1 - Top Rated (Today) - Gadgets & Games - All#31 - Top Rated (Today) - English#1 - Top Rated (Today) - Gadgets & Games - English#17 - Top Rated (This Week) - Gadgets & Games - All#15 - Top Rated (This Week) - Gadgets & Games - English#92 - Most Discussed (Today) - All#3 - Most Discussed (Today) - Gadgets & Games - All#2 - Most Discussed (Today) - Gadgets & Games - English#73 - Most Discussed (This Week) - Gadgets & Games - All#13 - Top Favorites (Today) - All#2 - Top Favorites (Today) - Gadgets & Games - All#12 - Top Favorites (Today) - English#2 - Top Favorites (Today) - Gadgets & Games - English#24 - Top Favorites (This Week) - Gadgets & Games - All#22 - Top Favorites (This Week) - Gadgets & Games - English#17 - Most Linked (Today) - All#1 - Most Linked (Today) - Gadgets & Games - All#20 - Most Linked (This Week) - Gadgets & Games - All
Designed by north american architect, Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum is now Bilbao's most famous attraction. Take a tour of this stunning building and discover why it is so awe inspiring.
3 students decide to attend the grand opening of the controversial creationism museum.Hope you enjoyreporter: Brian GreivenkampCameramen: Nolan Rutschilling and Brian Koenig*IMPORTANT*This video is not meant to take any side. Our intentions were to simply get peoples opinions. We did not try and make a thesis out of this project.Thanks youtube for featuring us!....twice...
The Vrolik Museum in Amsterdam has the largest collection of human mutants. We learn more in this clip from Mysteries of Mutation on Discovery Channel.
The Chicago History Museum, in its new lobby, features a 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo lowrider created by the Amistad Car Club of Cicero, Illinois. The Museum commissioned this video about the creation of this lowrider and lowriding culture in Chicago and the United States.The Chicago History Museum is located at 1601 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60614 http://www.chicagohistory.org