Malcolm McLaren said, “The medium is the message.” When it comes to Frank Geary’s Guggenheim, no truer statement could be said. The interior undulates in the same manner as the exterior. Here, several noted contemporary artists have site specific permanent pieces in dedicated galleries. I’m not sure if Geary invited them. But they all pay homage to his design. Jenny Holzer, Jim Dine and Richard Serra each hallmark their medium with works that complement the space. The most effective is Serra’s. I’ll let the photos on flickr tell the story. Julia, thought of you when we walked through Louise Borgeoise’ Maman. And, Carolyn, there is a group exhibit titled Haunted that addresses memory through photography and video. It speaks to your interest.
All the galleries are huge and serve well 20th century abstract art. Really, really, really nice museum.
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