Ray and I were lucky to have an adventure back on June 18th. I chose to take a vacation day and, fortunately, the Amon Carter Museum chose to have a members only welcome back opening. I was initially concerned but it was "everyone wear a mask" and obviously "don't touch art or anything". The electronic doors opened up and we walked into to greet old and new friends - i.e. favorite art work, plus new exhibits. And there was NO ONE there. It was like a private museum tour.
So, we enjoyed Eliot Porter photographs in a special exhibit. He worked for over fifty years and went to great lengths to share a bird"s eye view of the world. Lovely
The Perilous Adventures of Mark Dion proved interesting. Here he traced multiple Texas trails to gather flora, fauna, and take photos. He basically retraced historic trails and brought to life the worlds artists and scientists, journalists, and explorers introduced us to and were able to educate the masses
James Spurls - Seven and Seven Flowers - nifty sculpture on display
And an assortment of European artists who fled and worked in America were featured in an exhibit.
All together, Ray and I enjoyed our hour or so of strolling the Amon Carter. It's a delightful museum in the arts district and I hope it can stay open safely. Wear the mask, stay social distance, and for heaven's sake - Don't Touch!
I was pleased you managed that visit to the art museum Joanne. Loved the post and pictures.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week(as possible) and remain safe and well.
Yvonne.
thanks. We are very cautious as we go out. And it appears the museums, etc are being careful too.
DeleteYou would have enjoyed the exhibits - just a nice little museum.
Hi Joanne - lucky you ... sounds like a great look around ... with time to look and absorb the works on show. Amon Carter was an interesting entrepreneur and philanthropic resident - he's done you and Texas justice with the museum. What a lovely museum to have nearby ... and to have as a day-off visit. I love the Seven and Seven flower sculpture on display ... take care - Hilary
ReplyDeleteindeed - the Carters were generous to the city of Ft. Worth. Them and the Kimbells. The Kimbell museum just opened with timed entrances. I haven't ventured there yet. But, you would like the Amon Carter - American art and a huge photographic collection - it's like Eastman Kodak of the west.
DeleteThat sculpture is quite dramatic!
That sculpture is amazing! And a private museum tour is beyond wonderful. Would cheer up anybody no end amidst this wrecking ball of a year. Hope your week is going well.
ReplyDeleteindeed - it was a very nice reassuring break
DeleteGreat you got to enjoy it and have it all to yourself
ReplyDeletewe lucked out, that's for sure
DeleteVery nice. I get lost in pictures like this final one. Thank you, Joanne. I'm glad you enjoyed your time.
ReplyDeleteKeep a smile, my friend.
thanks. Yep - and that's why there's art...to be able to escape a tad.
DeleteSounds like a great way to spend some time. How nice that you didn't have to avoid any crowds there.
ReplyDeleteyep - that was the test case. Then I went to the Kimbell. Slow baby steps.
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