Nasher Sculpture Center: Know Before You Go
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Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora St. Dallas, TX 75201 214-242-5100
http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org
We admit - rather sheepishly - that we were surprised the first time we went to the Nasher Sculpture Center. We are a little picky - all right, quite picky - about art. We want to see something that’s relevant, creative, interesting, and thought provoking or inspiring. And the Nasher provided just that.
We were pleased to find not only works from recent artists, but also pieces from Picasso, Matisse, Rodin, and Gauguin. And being outside in the retreat of the beautiful sculpture garden made us want to don a 19th century Pride and Prejudice dress or a top hat and tails for a leisurely stroll along the marble stone walls under the elm and oak trees. … That or just throw off our shoes and take off running across the grass.
We recommend stopping by the Nasher when you’re in a peaceful, unrushed, melancholy mood and you have time to stroll about. Take time to read the descriptions of each piece in order to appreciate, understand, and enjoy it more fully. You can learn a little about Raymond and Patsy Nasher and even see photos of their home when some of the pieces were housed there.
The museum is open every day except Monday, and is free from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the first Saturday of each month. Admission includes a free audio tour and entrance to special exhibitions.
If you go on a Target Free Saturday, you might want to get there early so you can park at a meter on the street instead of paying the higher $9.00 or $10.00 parking lot or garage fees. It’s about $3.00 for two hours of meter street parking, and that should give you plenty of time to see the exhibits. Also, an early arrival gets you in while the kids are still at home watching cartoons.
Photography is allowed in some galleries - just ask the docents which ones.
Photo (TOP) Auguste Rodin's Eve, courtesy of Nasher Sculpture Center.
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