So I dragged myself out of the house this weekend. I called a friend, and we took her kids (3 and 1) to the Frist Arts Center. Yeah, I know what you're thinking and no, we're not crazy! The second floor is called ArtQuest, and it is completely set up for kids to do painting, drawing and different things. The little one fell asleep, and the three year old was patient while we looked. But she loved the art center.
Personally I was disappointed in the museum. For starters, when you feature a particular painter (Georgia O'Keefe), you should have more than tree paintings and a photograph. The rest of it was my own personal perception, I guess. This was my first art museum. I expected something more formal, I guess. Something dramatic, maybe even luxurious. Anything other than white walls, glaring bright lights, and stark interiors.
When all is said and done, I would rather go to a botanical garden. :)
June 14, 2019
6 years ago
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My stepmother (who worked for a major Art museum) said that the Frist Center is a "gallery" and not a museum, as it does not have a sizable permanent collection.
If you're looking for more of a museum type of place, I'd hit Cheekwood. They do have a wonderful collection of paintings and decorative arts.
I've been to the one at Cheekwood. I did like that better. But when at Cheekwood, I am all about the outside, not the inside. :) I keep thinking I could just move into one of the potting sheds, and live there!
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