Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t help but notice it,
especially its black metal structure dominating its entrance, known
as The Hammering Man.The pink granite museum opened in 1991 and has
attracted millions of visitors ever since, enticing them with its
magnificent collections. Located between 1st and 2nd Avenues, the
entrance is just a taster of what is in store, with its magnificent
staircase, monumental rams, guardian figures and sacred camels from
the Ming dynasty guiding you along.
Its very impressive range of permanent collections is diverse and
includes anything from indigenous art of Africa, Oceania and the
Americas to more modern US paintings and sculptures. European works
from the medieval period through the 19th century are featured in
other galleries. One collection in particular worth noting is Katherine
White’s, which beautifully displays African sculpture, masks
and textiles. Other galleries are designated for traveling exhibitions
and often launch shows of their own. Some of the more recent ones
have included Chinese art from Sichuan, photographs from the famous
Annie Liebovitz and works from the Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. If
you are thinking of going to Seattle, then make sure to take time
out to visit this little gem. You won’t be disappointed.
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