I love museums, obviously. But not all artworks are found inside museums and galleries. Some of the most interesting ones are found outside it. Such accidents could be really quite fun.
This tube of paint installation is something that can be found near the Shida night market. We ran into this on the very first day. I felt like a child again, admiring this piece.
Outside the National Taiwan Normal University is a line-up of painted tiles. Looking closely, it is of street vendors selling street food! Very suited as it is in the Shida district.
This could make you hungry of a quick fried snack, similar to what we have at home.
I particularly like this one as it appears like he is selling bread. I have come to discover that Taipei has the best breads and pastries. There are shops everywhere with the yummiest window displays! Something that I totally did not expect when traveling to this country.
I even liked this window display. I want to tell the bear, “Yes, I feel lost Sir. Can you help me?” It reminds me of this kid’s show that I adored, Bear in the Big Blue House. If I get to own a house, I would also want it to have a blue door.
Yes, your work talks. Art talks. Everywhere. It is just a matter of engaging in the conversation, isn’t it? 🙂
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I absolutely loved the inside. I almost didn’t want to leave. It was a break from the blustery cold wind. The exposed beam gives the place a lot of character. White walls and curved lines continue here, as well as the casual mix of comfy and whimsy.
The cake was just delightful. This is my first cake in Taipei, and as I would later discover, they have among the best cakes. It is not so sweet. The flavor is just the right amount of chocolatey. The texture is soft and melt in your mouth. This city knows how to make dessert.
The coffee, I have to admit is, on the weaker side, as compared to our local brew and even the usual Arabica. It is smooth. I don’t hate it, but it is not my favorite. It is just the right amount of break from the wind that is needed.
I am not a big fan of night markets but this is a wonderful discovery in this part of the city. Certainly very unexpected. And as I said, a few feet away from the residential part as well. Quite a real gem, a Grecian escape.
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