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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Receives Bloch Impressionist Collection |
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| Written by Jasper Fillipo |
| Saturday, 06 February 2010 02:04 |
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 The Bloch
impressionist collection includes 29 works by Monet, Van Gogh, Edouard Manet,
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Pierre Bonnard and Camille Pissarro. Wilson
said it's the largest donation the museum has received. Henry Bloch is a former chairman of the museum's board of trustees. "Many of us feel there is no way to fully express what the Nelson-Atkins and Marc Wilson have meant to Kansas City," Bloch said in a written statement. Other donations announced Friday include works of African and American Indian art, photography, sculptures and decorative arts. The museum said the collecting initiative began in 2008. "It is a gift of breathtaking range and scope that will continue to inspire visitors for the next 75 years," Wilson said. The museum will feature 130 of the 400 gifts in a special exhibition from Feb. 13 through April 4. Wilson has been with the Nelson for 28 years and retires in June. His replacement has not been announced. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is internationally recognized for its outstanding collection of more than 33,500 objects. From ancient times to modern day, this encyclopedic museum is one of the best in the country, offering visitors the opportunity to explore civilization through the eyes of painters, sculptors, craftsmen, and many other artists. The Nelson-Atkins is FREE to all visitors, everyday... come discover the best of Kansas City. Visit : http://www.nelson-atkins.org/ Click on logo below to add this article to your favorite Social Website ~ |
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