We have all heard of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre, and the Prado. Whether you have visited or not, the brand becomes synonymous with travel and culture. For decades, these highly acclaimed museums have reached a vast amount of the public’s eyes. But for years, there has been a systemic problem of catching… Read more →
Category: Personal Interest
Top Museums to See: Chapter 2, International
Thomas Campbell, the president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, once said that, “Nothing replaces the authenticity of the object presented with passionate scholarship. Bringing people face-to-face with our objects is a way of bringing them face-to-face with people across time, across space, whose lives may have been different from our own but who, like us, have hopes and dreams,… Read more →
Latvia in the EU
Learn more about the overall breakdown of Latvia. Read more →
Top 10 Fascinating Facts About Latvia
Check out these top ten facts about Latvia. Read more →
Kristaps Porzingis, the Latvian Giant
While the history of the entire New York Knicks franchise does not essentially equate to its current success, the Knicks have always cultivated a fairytale-like story for their fans and the NBA world. From the home greeting for Carmelo Anthony, to the rise and fall of Linsanity, the Knicks have always found a way to turn the game of basketball… Read more →
Top Museums to See: Chapter 1, U.S. Museums
Museums are often a major tourist attraction. They often hold a variety of subjects and content such as art, history, and science for children and adults alike. In addition, the content themselves are a gateway door to unexplored opportunities. They provide memorable and immersive learning experiences that provoke our imagination, introduce us to unknown worlds, and offer us unique environments… Read more →
“Soggiorno” Featuring Sasha Kinens Announced at RMX Gallery
(Chicago) RMX Gallery, located at 1933 N Damen Ave in the Chicago neighbourhood of Bucktown, is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition “Soggiorno” a Retrospective featuring the art of Sasha Kinens. Sasha Kinens is a figurative painter who has been painting professionally for over 20 years. She studied intensely in an Atelier from a descendant of the L’ecole des… Read more →
Why Should You Attend Brown University
As a father of two beautiful children and proud alum from Brown University, I cannot help but reflect on my experiences that Brown has offered me during my time as an undergraduate. For many parents and high school seniors, the question of where you are going for college becomes a stressful, taxing, and long winded discussion. For those who have… Read more →
Places to Visit in Latvia
There is a famous saying that, “the world is simply a book, and those who do not travel only stay on one page.” For my travelers, we are constantly looking for the next great adventure. We are in a constant state of flux in wanting and needing a new rich and vibrant culture, an urban exploration, and a breathtakingly novel… Read more →
First Post
Mikus Kins is excited to bring you news, tips, and advice within a variety of topics such as finance, business, sports, art, antique maps, and the Latvian culture. Read more →