With a light snow falling, we headed to Doylestown, PA on Sunday to visit the VAMPA Museum. Packed with beautiful handmade artifacts and dark artwork (most devoted to the art of vampire killing), we walked through each room with a sense of awe. I had some fears it would feel a little cheesy or heavy-handed, but it was surprisingly tasteful. The pieces are gorgeous. You can instantly tell that the curation of this strange collection was to create a place of beauty and dark wonder.
In their own words:
VAMPA strives to create an environment where psychological drama and spiritual conflict are given free reign for imagination. A place that stimulates learning and understanding on how the magical mystery of the supernatural, folklore, myth, and faith has influenced the world in sculpture, painting, furniture and objects of art throughout the ages.
We will be returning for sure.
Some photos below, but click HERE for a short video.
5 comments:
What a fascinating collection.
Such a neat place and a wonderful time.
Damn, you east coasters have all the cool stuff. I'd be there for hours.
Ok,this museum just got added to my bucket list. I found pics 7 and 15 to be especially fascinating and disturbing. Thanks, Rot, for these pics of little-known and hidden horrors.
My pleasure!
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