She's the power behind the new art museum, in of all places, Bentonville, Arkansas of course! It's called "Crystal Bridges." And unfortunately, there seem to be too many people who live in the area who know nothing about it, or how to get there!
We went a fewSunday s ago, and everything went "swimmingly" (it was pouring down rain), except the closer we got, the more we knew our directions were spotty. So we stopped at a few gas stations to ask directions. Almost no one knew what or where we were walking about. Although obviously, we did get there.
The museum is all about American art and artists. A few were immigrants, but they probably came over on the Mayflower, so we can excuse their lack of a birth certificate!
To me, the best exhibits were the original Rosie The Riveter, by Norman Rockwell. The guard told us an interesting story too. Seems Rosie was portrayed by a 19 year old girl. Then Rockwell looked towards Michangelo's painting of "The Creation of Adam" for the musculature he wanted to depict. Needless to say, Rosie is a bit too mannish, and supposedly Rockwell apologized to the original model for the way he portrayed her physique. There are also some areas of the painting, that were omitted from the Saturday Evening Post. I'm not going to say what...if you go see the painting, you'll know! (...depending upon your age...)
My second favorite exhibit(s) were the Alexander Calder mobiles. I just love them! So simple and yet so unique.
And the buildings and grounds are amazing. Pictures cannot do them justice, so just go there! I know Bentonville is NOT a destination for most, but if you're in the general area, or passing through, or passing close by, DO go there! Oh...did I mention it's ALL FREE???!!! (Closed Tuesdays.)
Again, THANK YOU Alice!
We went a fewSunday s ago, and everything went "swimmingly" (it was pouring down rain), except the closer we got, the more we knew our directions were spotty. So we stopped at a few gas stations to ask directions. Almost no one knew what or where we were walking about. Although obviously, we did get there.
The museum is all about American art and artists. A few were immigrants, but they probably came over on the Mayflower, so we can excuse their lack of a birth certificate!
To me, the best exhibits were the original Rosie The Riveter, by Norman Rockwell. The guard told us an interesting story too. Seems Rosie was portrayed by a 19 year old girl. Then Rockwell looked towards Michangelo's painting of "The Creation of Adam" for the musculature he wanted to depict. Needless to say, Rosie is a bit too mannish, and supposedly Rockwell apologized to the original model for the way he portrayed her physique. There are also some areas of the painting, that were omitted from the Saturday Evening Post. I'm not going to say what...if you go see the painting, you'll know! (...depending upon your age...)
My second favorite exhibit(s) were the Alexander Calder mobiles. I just love them! So simple and yet so unique.
And the buildings and grounds are amazing. Pictures cannot do them justice, so just go there! I know Bentonville is NOT a destination for most, but if you're in the general area, or passing through, or passing close by, DO go there! Oh...did I mention it's ALL FREE???!!! (Closed Tuesdays.)
Again, THANK YOU Alice!
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