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re: If you haven't been to crystal bridges museum
Posted on 6/19/16 at 5:30 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
Posted on 6/19/16 at 5:30 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
I've heard those same comments in Washington DC with Yankee accents
Guess they should move the Smithsonian and all those museums too
Guess they should move the Smithsonian and all those museums too
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Posted on 6/19/16 at 6:17 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
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It's not the southern accent that offends. It's the I could have made that in my garage mmmmhmm
People all over the planet discuss modern art that way. Hell, I probably said the same thing about a Rothko while there. I don't get it. It's free to the public, so naturally you'll get people in there who wouldn't pay to go to one in NYC or some other place. That in and of itself is part of the charm of the place, in my opinion. It is world class, yet accessible at the same time.
Posted on 6/19/16 at 11:04 pm to wmr
The historical paintings are what I enjoy. The Washington and Hamilton paintings and others.
I don't like the abstract stuff, don't have an art background to appreciate it
I hear they have the Wright house reconstructed now. Need to make another trip up.
I don't like the abstract stuff, don't have an art background to appreciate it
I hear they have the Wright house reconstructed now. Need to make another trip up.
Posted on 6/19/16 at 11:46 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
Art is 90% subjective. Much of modern art is shite.
Check out the Sotheby's auction listings for their modern art collection sals. It's pretty rare to see anything that that is truly awe-inspiring other than the price people pay for the pieces.
Check out the Sotheby's auction listings for their modern art collection sals. It's pretty rare to see anything that that is truly awe-inspiring other than the price people pay for the pieces.
Posted on 6/19/16 at 11:50 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
You just said art is subjective then made an objective evaluation about what constitutes "awe inspiring."
I love the modern section of CB.
I love the modern section of CB.
Posted on 6/20/16 at 7:50 am to hawgfaninc
Went in October. Not an art guy but it is pretty incredible. 
Posted on 6/20/16 at 8:45 am to Hogwarts
Anyway, back to the OP: I've been saying the same thing since it opened.It's truly an awe-inspiring place. I find it to be a near transformative experience when I go. I can, literally, just find a place to sit down in the space and sit there for hours, not even necessarily contemplating the artwork, just being inside the space.
I'm extremely excited about the new contemporary project as well. I think it may help develop the actual art market and artist viability in the region.
Also, rumor is that there's a second Frank Lloyd Wright house coming to CB. There's a site in the woods off trail with a sign that says FLW #2 on it. I figure they're just going to move a FLW house in for every Walton to bunk in when they have family reunions.
I'm extremely excited about the new contemporary project as well. I think it may help develop the actual art market and artist viability in the region.
Also, rumor is that there's a second Frank Lloyd Wright house coming to CB. There's a site in the woods off trail with a sign that says FLW #2 on it. I figure they're just going to move a FLW house in for every Walton to bunk in when they have family reunions.
This post was edited on 6/20/16 at 8:47 am
Posted on 6/20/16 at 11:27 am to hawgfaninc
Worked on that job from start to finish. Those suspension glass walls on the two main bridges are the only ones in the world. One early morning I was in charge of making a hypothetical mathematic equation "work" in the field. So technically I have done something no one else has ever done. Even more rare than walking on the moon.
The suspension cables that support the glass walls are 6" thick and weigh 50lb per foot. They also tighten or sag 1/8" per 1* F at a relative temp of 72*. Working with Moshe Safdi was one of the highlights of my career. If you have any questions about the site I can probably fill you in, if they don't interfere with the NDA.
The suspension cables that support the glass walls are 6" thick and weigh 50lb per foot. They also tighten or sag 1/8" per 1* F at a relative temp of 72*. Working with Moshe Safdi was one of the highlights of my career. If you have any questions about the site I can probably fill you in, if they don't interfere with the NDA.
Posted on 6/20/16 at 5:37 pm to hawgfaninc
Perhaps the most beautiful work of art at CB is the laminated beams throughout the building; manufactured in Magnolia, AR by Unit Structures (recently closed). The place is top notch all around.
Posted on 6/20/16 at 5:42 pm to Hog Zealot
Very cool that you were that involved. Thanks for sharing. 
Posted on 6/20/16 at 10:44 pm to Columbia
The precision and crafting were superb on the glue/lam beams. A former Hog from the 77-78 Orange Bowl team helped install them as well. The circle back to AR sports is now complete.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 5:23 am to hawgfaninc
It is a beautiful museum! Everyone definitely needs to go!
Posted on 6/24/16 at 9:26 am to hawgfaninc
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If you haven't been to crystal bridges museum
Haven't been, but will be going with the family within the next month or so. Can't wait to get back to NWA.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 3:27 pm to hawgfaninc
I love that place and I'm not super big on art museums.
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