Ancient art at North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Outspoken and Ancient Art in North Carolina by da-AL

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Brash and outspoken, traditional and gorgeous, if you love great art, North Carolina is happiness. This and this post, as well as this one and this one, introduced how much I love the North Carolina Museum of Art. (This one tells of NC’s amazing Chinese Lantern Festival.)That was in only one of their two buildings…

A second one houses a collection that dates as far back as Egyptian mummies…

Ancient art at North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
Ancient Egyptian art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

 

Ancient art at North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
Woman in the middle ancient Roman art at North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

… and as recent as works by the artists commissioned to paint official portraits of former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama…

Judith and Holofernes, 2012, by Kehinde Wiley
Judith and Holofernes, 2012, by Kehinde Wiley. Here’s his website.

 

Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance), 2013, by Amy Sherald
Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance), 2013, by Amy Sherald. Here’s her site.

 

Semi-Reclining Dress Impression with Drapery, 2005 by Karen LaMonte
Semi-Reclining Dress Impression with Drapery, 2005 by Karen LaMonte. Here’s her site.

 

A 2012 version of sculptor/dancer/performance artist Nick Cave's Soundsuits -- they disguise and protect wearers from bigotry, violence, hate...
A 2012 version of sculptor/dancer/performance artist Nick Cave’s Soundsuits — they disguise and protect wearers from bigotry, violence, hate… Here’s his site.

What’s your favorite art museum?…

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28 thoughts on “Outspoken and Ancient Art in North Carolina by da-AL”

  2. I just spent the last 30 minutes transfixed by the world and work of Karen LaMonte,, via the link you provided. Her work is not only gorgeous, it’s imbued by her sense of history and culture. What talent this woman has. I’ll look to see if there is a LaMonte exhibit near me.

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  3. What a progressive museum to offer such variety about the human experience. Art not only reflects the vision of the artist, it also tells of the time period in which it was created. Each artwork offers history, intrigue, and discussion opportunities. Is Karen LaMonte’s Dress as soft and silky as it looks? The hint of the person who wore it – maybe the viewer! No wonder you love this museum, Daal.

    Happy Persian New Year to you and your hubby. Hope you’re celebrating with fun, food, family, friends – all the wonderful “F” words!!!!

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  5. I don’t have a favorite.. musem’s are a lot like people.. each one is different in its own way, each one is wonderful in its own way, each one is a new adventure and learning… 🙂

    “I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief” Gerry Spence

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