A standing (no pun intended) piece of art outside the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno.
The exhibit I went to see, Doris Duke’s Shangri La, Architecture Landscape and Islamic Art, was very interesting, and well curated. I’ve read a bit more about her life online, and it’s an interesting story of an extremely wealthy heiress, art collector, and philanthropist.
Amongst the many other galleries in the museum, I also found a new exhibit by painter Alfredo Ramos Martinez who I was not familiar with, but will be looking for in future at local museums.
And why is the Sunday Traveler posting photos of these outdoor sculptures at the Nevada Museum of Art? Well, the Sunday Traveler was a naughty girl, and snapped quite a few photos inside the Doris Duke exhibit before being told by a guard to cease and desist. I may or may not have seen a sign on the entrance stating no photos allowed. I don’t know what got into me. Now with some lovely photos of Shangri La on my cell phone, I trust my gut instinct to not print them for fear of legal entanglements. The Sunday Traveler becomes rather nervous at the thought of Sundays in the slammer. What I can do is provide a link to photos found online here that are a few of those my phone and I remember; and a link to the museum’s info on the exhibit here
Next Sunday, I will introduce you to another new fun find in Reno, and the people I met there. And I can actually post those photos with no thoughts of retribution.
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Venice was strange that way, the rule breaking happened in full view of the guards – more dishy than menacing usually – and no one said a word! So I have a couple of ‘what the hell!’ shots although I am uncomfortable posting them as well 🙂 The horse and the lotus are both beautiful. Look forward to seeing the paintings.
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I think part of my not posting the photos is my Catholic schooling induced guilt at not staying in the lines and being good. Give me a little while. The photos may work their way in to some posts under cover 🙂
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🙂 Have no doubt mine will too!
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The Sisterhood stands united 🙂
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Ooo! The horse is a bit scary looking!
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Missed a few feedings it seems.
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Yeah, you don’t want to find yourself in an orange jumpsuit, Angeline, no matter how trendy it is. Besides, there is the chance, albeit a teeny one, that you could end up in that Michigan community where they’re ditching the orange in favor of the retro black and white stripes. Worse, the stripes are horizontal and no one looks good in them. 🙂
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OMG…not horizontal stripes! That alone will keep me on the straight and narrow. 🙂
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Slammer = NOT. Even if photos are tempting to share. Remember, there’s no wifi in prison. #OITNB
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What? No WiFi in prison? Now that’s inhumane (just kidding). And I don’t look great in orange, so I’ll hold on sharing.
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You can share privately just between us girls. 😉
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You are gonna get me into that orange frock yet!
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Don’t forget to shoot a selfie of that.
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Absolutely. With Doris in the background.
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Too bad you can’t post the photos, but better be safe and free. 🙂
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No kidding, Imelda! Free is a good thing 🙂
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Lovely photos Angeline! Reno’s museum looks fabulous.
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Thanks Nicole. It just amazes me they have such a high quality museum in a little city where there isn’t much outside of a few casinos.
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I think that is wonderful that they do Angeline! Everyone loves art! 🙂
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I think they realized that! It is a haven.
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I like both images, Angeline! Why not let people take photos? Enjoy your Sunday Traveler 🙂
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Thanks, Amy. I’m not sure why they don’t allow photos, especially when most of them can be found online.
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I love the horse – and its reflection – and am so pleased you posted it, but I’m incensed about your not being able to shoot in the Doris Duke exhibition! I know. A bit of an exaggeration, but it really gets me going … Hope you’re having a good rest? 🙂
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See my reply to Amy. I’m thinking I am going to write a letter to the museum admin to ask about this, given most of the photos are online. But it was a lovely afternoon anway, and I’ve come back all refreshed and ready to dive in to packing for our upcoming move.
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Powerful arch in the horse ! The best way to use old or broken timber!
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The horse is pretty sturdy, out there in blazing hot sun in summer and snow in winter. And it’s been there for quite a few years.
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Before I even read a word or noticed it was AngelineM’s blog, I knew from the photo that it was yours. You’re developing a (good) visual reputation here. 🙂
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Wow! Thanks Eric! I hadn’t been out with my camera in some time, and this felt really good.
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Same thing happened to me in Singapore – the most strict of all places – and I am snapping away inside a very elegant gallery until a person looking dark & menacing tapped me on the shoulder. They throw you in the slammer for far less than that in Singapore….
Love this horse!
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I have to wonder how long they were watching me before sending the guard over to chat with me. They do look menacing, don’t they! I’d be really nervous about this in Singapore!!
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