Spring Break
Bloch's hidden treasures
Ruth Schmidt
Issue date: 8/27/07 Section: Forum
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I walked the halls of the Nelson-Atkins as a kid during a summer art class. Gazing up at some of the large colorful works, such as Radcliffe Bailey's "Mound Magician," I remember thinking that there must be a God if such beautiful things existed. The familiar sculptures and paintings that intrigued and inspired me as a child are now side-by-side new arrivals in the Bloch Building.
Entrance to the museum is free. All you need is a day to soak in what the galleries have to offer. Promise me before the semester is over you will set aside the time to be inspired. Take along a friend who will help you appreciate the skill and creativity of the artists. If no one will go with you, send me an e-mail. I'm no art expert, but I appreciate what others' imaginations produce, and I would love to go again.
And, if we went together I would make you view one of my favorites, the painting Heineken by Idelle Weber in the Pop Art gallery. Then we'd stroll over to the café for a bottle of our own.
You can visit the museum Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. They are closed Mondays. Admission is free every day. Visit www.nelson-atkins.org for more details.
rschmidt@unews.com
Entrance to the museum is free. All you need is a day to soak in what the galleries have to offer. Promise me before the semester is over you will set aside the time to be inspired. Take along a friend who will help you appreciate the skill and creativity of the artists. If no one will go with you, send me an e-mail. I'm no art expert, but I appreciate what others' imaginations produce, and I would love to go again.
And, if we went together I would make you view one of my favorites, the painting Heineken by Idelle Weber in the Pop Art gallery. Then we'd stroll over to the café for a bottle of our own.
You can visit the museum Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. They are closed Mondays. Admission is free every day. Visit www.nelson-atkins.org for more details.
rschmidt@unews.com
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