Art and travel lovers, this one’s for you!
You followed with passion our selection of artist houses you can visit, so here is the second part of the artist homes around the world you absolutely must visit at least once in your life!
Monet’s House and Garden – Giverny, France
Surrounded by a riot of flowers and colors, Claude Monet’s house in Giverny is where the artist painted his famous water lilies. The Japanese garden and green bridge look like they came straight out of an impressionist painting. The interiors preserve original furniture and a collection of ukiyo-e prints. A visual and sensory experience. A must-see for lovers of plein air painting.
Brian O’Doherty’s Painted House – Todi, Umbria
Hidden among the Umbrian hills, this house is a living conceptual artwork. O’Doherty covered it with symbols, words, and colorful geometries in a dialogue between space, language, and spirituality. Every room is a visual puzzle. The house reflects his artistic alter ego, Patrick Ireland. A true sanctuary of conceptual art.
Remo Brindisi House Museum – Lido di Spina, Ferrara
Designed as both a residence and gallery, this 1970s fantasy house is a mix of brutalist architecture and artistic installation. It hosts works by Brindisi and 20th-century artists, among raw concrete and pop colors. The spaces are dramatic and dynamic. A visionary approach to artistic living. Perfect for fans of art and radical design.
Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul – Mexico City
The famous Casa Azul, painted in a vibrant blue, is the beating heart of Frida’s life. Here she lived, loved, and suffered, surrounded by art, indigenous culture, and personal objects. Today, it is a vibrant and moving museum. Every corner tells her unique story. A deep dive into the intimate universe of a global icon.
Kandinsky and Münter’s House – Murnau, Germany
This Bavarian cottage is an expressionist gem. It was a creative retreat for Kandinsky and Gabriele Münter, who decorated walls and furniture with bold colors and stylized shapes. Many works were conceived here, immersed in the alpine landscape. The creative tension of Der Blaue Reiter is still palpable. A place of great artistic inspiration.
Kunst Haus Wien – Vienna, Austria
Designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, this house-museum is a symphony of curving lines, plants, and colorful tiles. Every corner rejects symmetry, celebrating nature and individuality. It is both a gallery and a total work of art. The ecological and visionary approach impresses even non-experts. A unique urban experience.
Mosaic House – London, UK
A monumental work by outsider artist Carrie Reichardt, this house in Chiswick is entirely covered in mosaics, ceramics, and political quotes. Every inch is loaded with meaning and visual activism. The house is a colorful cry against injustice. It blends pop art, punk, and social protest. A creative explosion in the open air.
Evert Lundquist’s Studio – Drottningholm, Sweden
Hidden in the woods near Stockholm, this studio remains as it was at the time of the Swedish painter’s death. Natural light quietly filters through the raw walls, where his tools and unfinished canvases still rest. A place suspended in time. The atmosphere is intimate and meditative. Perfect for understanding the relationship between the artist and solitude.
