Checking Out The "New" CMA

The museum I grew up with, the one I knew like the back of my hand, has undergone a huge transformation in the past few years. They are not done with the renovations yet, but many galleries are open again, and the new atrium is just astounding. It's quite a thrill to enter this vast space. We visited last night briefly, but plan to go back when we have more time to take it all in. The Ai Weiwei bronze Chinese Zodiac sculptures are on exhibit there for a time. They are huge, but are actually a bit dwarfed by this enormous room.

For now, just a few quick shots of the new atrium. I have promised myself to return when I have more time to explore and linger.

To learn more about the Cleveland Museum of Art click here.

The Guggenheim

I hate to admit that the last time I was inside the spectacular Guggenheim Museum in New York City was probably twenty years ago. It is hard to believe that this modern architectural "sculpture" is more than 50 years old. It's still one of my favorite gallery spaces.

We really enjoyed the current Picasso Exhibition featuring black and white works by the artist.

Impossible to take photos there though, without getting scolded by guards. 

(I took my chances.) I really just wanted to photograph the space, not the artwork. No harm in that, is there?

The show closes in January, 2013. Get there if you can.

But keep your phone/camera in your pocket. And don't look down if you are prone to vertigo!
(The first two photos are mine...the rest are not. I swear.)

The new MOCA

Have you seen the drawings for the new MOCA building?
(The Museum of Contemporary Art - Cleveland)
What do you think....thumbs up or down?

The new MOCA ~ Designed by Foreign Office Architects (FOA)