iPods aren’t just for music anymore

Elizabeth Harryman and Paul Lasley

We are happy to report that we have just commissioned the iPod art tour — an on board self-guided exploration that includes interviews with artists and photo images displayed on iPod screens — of Eurodam. Museum-quality works of art with cultural or historical significance are an integral part of the shipboard ambiance of Holland America Line ships, and Eurodam will be no different.

Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman, whose distinctive style brought us the innovative art tours across the fleet, have agreed to produce the audio tour for the new vessel. And, they will be providing us with snippets of their interviews with some of the artists and the architects for use on this blog. Look for the interviews in future postings.

Lasley and Harryman are award-winning journalists who have written extensively on cruising and art for publications around the world, including “The Art of Cruising: Fine Art and Antiques of Holland America Line.” Contributors to national television shows, the married journalists produce and host daily radio features for XM Satellite Radio, American Armed Forces Radio and OnTravel.com.

Sample Podcast
Here is a podcast art tour from Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman of art on the ms Amsterdam:

• A significant collection of maritime paintings and ship models can be found onboard ms Amsterdam, offering an insight into maritime history. You will discover two striking fabric murals by textile artist, Barbara Bruckman, Ming Dynasty figures from 17th-century China and a magnificent Astrolab clock in the atrium. Also, a beautiful inlaid marble table crafted by artisans in the town of Pietrasanta, Italy. Sports fans will be delighted by the display of signed baseballs including a ball signed by legendary Yankees outfielder Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio!
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