In October, MCA experiences 'Fall Break'. It is two days off (Monday & Tuesday) making a super-long & theoretically restful weekend following midterms (which as an aside, A on my Art History midterm - go me!). Many of my classmates went home to places like Arkansas and Louisiana, but I stayed here. Among trips to Crafts for Christ (aka Hobby Lobby) and Target, was a visit to the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Originally the home of Margaret and Hugh Dixon, they purchased the property with the intention of having it become a museum to benefit the people of Memphis. Opened in 1976, it was initially a showcase for the Dixon's personal collection of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, it has grown to include over 2000 paintings, works on paper, sculptures, and decorative arts objects. On view the weekend I was there was Lichtenstein in Process, "drawings, collages, and sketchbooks, offering an intimate look at Lichtenstein's working methods and creative process." Carry Me! Lucite Handbags from the Caryn Sheidt Collection, as well as selections from the permanent collection - there was an exquisite Cassat. The formal gardens were also lovely.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
fall break
In October, MCA experiences 'Fall Break'. It is two days off (Monday & Tuesday) making a super-long & theoretically restful weekend following midterms (which as an aside, A on my Art History midterm - go me!). Many of my classmates went home to places like Arkansas and Louisiana, but I stayed here. Among trips to Crafts for Christ (aka Hobby Lobby) and Target, was a visit to the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Originally the home of Margaret and Hugh Dixon, they purchased the property with the intention of having it become a museum to benefit the people of Memphis. Opened in 1976, it was initially a showcase for the Dixon's personal collection of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, it has grown to include over 2000 paintings, works on paper, sculptures, and decorative arts objects. On view the weekend I was there was Lichtenstein in Process, "drawings, collages, and sketchbooks, offering an intimate look at Lichtenstein's working methods and creative process." Carry Me! Lucite Handbags from the Caryn Sheidt Collection, as well as selections from the permanent collection - there was an exquisite Cassat. The formal gardens were also lovely.
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