Posts

Showing posts from January, 2016

Nasher Sculpture Center

Image
Even in today's digitalized world, the Nasher Sculpture Center is not completely dead, even if the Nasher Sculpture Center only has so much to offer. In fact, its current exhibition "Nasher Mania," which is currently on tour through September, brings to light both new acquisitions and long-time favorites of the Center's permanent collection. For a contemporary art experience that's as rich as it is varied, there's no better place than the Nasher Sculpture Center. But where does one go to appreciate the work of art that inspired Thomas Moran, Frida Kahlo, Jasper Johns, and others? The Nasher Sculpture Center is housed in a renovated nineteenth-century home, The L' Nesting Place. Built as a summer home to one of the last Remmers, it was later occupied by the first lady of Texas. This late addition to the city's art scene was designed by renowned landscape architect Arthur Hills, who added a garden to the home's original architecture. It's one of...

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage

Image
The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum is a 47-acre interactive museum in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is the state's oldest museum and traces the state's 3,000-year history of farming and ranching. The museum is part of the state's Department of Cultural Affairs. You'll learn about the development of farming, ranching, and livestock, from a variety of perspectives. The Museum has been closed since Sunday during the partial reopening of museum. Visitors should remember to wear face coverings as the weather is extremely hot. The museum has a replica of the Mogollon pit house and other buildings. To make the experience more immersive, it offers educational programs and hands-on experiences. A visit to this museum is an experience to remember. The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum is a great way to connect with the past and learn about the state's rich agricultural heritage. The Museum's collection spans several centuries and cultures, weaving people...