The Nasher Sculpture Center holds exhibitions of works from the Nasher family collection, art objects from other museums and private collections. There are more than 300 masterpieces by Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin, Richard Serre and other artists.
History of creation
This is the embodiment of the dream of the collector spouses Raymond and Patsy Nasher. They had an extensive collection of modern sculpture, which they began collecting in the 1950s. The Nasher Sculpture Center was designed by world–renowned architect Renzo Piano, who worked with another architect, Peter Walker. Their collaboration has allowed for seamless integration between the exhibition galleries inside the building and the gardens outside.
Funds for the $70 million project were allocated from the Nasher Foundation. The museum was built from parallel stone walls, which create the pavilions of the gallery. Each pavilion has its own facade made of glass and metal, with a glass roof, which creates the effect of a transparent viewing corridor. There are 3 galleries and offices on the lower level of the exhibition space. The garden terraces, descending to the auditorium, create a street theater.
Short description
The Nasher Sculpture Center is located on a 9,700 square meter plot. The collection consists of works by Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Marc di Suvero, Paul Gauguin, Juan Miro, Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Henri Matisse and other great artists who described their view of the world in their works.
In addition to permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions are organized at the Nasher Sculpture Center so that visitors can view art objects from other museums and private collections. Film screenings, concerts and other events are held here, attracting the attention of both residents of Dallas and neighboring cities, as well as travelers from different countries who arrived in the United States during their vacations or vacations.
How to get
The Nasher Sculpture Center is located next to the Dallas Museum of Art in the Arts District. You can get here by buses No239, 306, 378. The orange, blue, green and red lines of the DART system take you to St. Paul Station, which is within walking distance of your destination. You can book a taxi or rent a car to travel around Dallas. Please note that it is difficult to find a free parking space on weekends and holidays.
The museum complex usually welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. Admission to the Nasher Sculpture Center is free for children under 12 years old, and teenagers, students, and seniors receive a discount upon purchase of a ticket upon presentation of an identity document. When planning a visit, it is recommended to review the schedule and check if any changes have been made to it.
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