While I haven’t personally driven a long distance since late 2018, I still travel via plane, train or as an automobile passenger. A few months ago, my family visited Raleigh, NC, so I tagged along. One of the days while we were there, we got a chance to tour the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA). I mentioned NCMA before (back when I toured the sculpture garden) but the last time I was there, I didn’t have enough time to tour the inside of the museum. I was delighted that I finally got a chance to see some of the artwork housed at NCMA!
Exterior of the museum
I had a great time checking out the contemporary art, and I finally got to see Amy Sherlad’s award-winning painting, Miss Everything. You all may remember how much I love Amy Sherald’s work: I’m always excited when I can see one of her paintings in person.
I also got to see some pieces from artists I’d never known before. I love how I always learn something new when I go to a museum!
Gerhard Richter’s Station (577-2) (1985)
Sean Scully, Wall of Light Peru (2000)
Skunder (Alexander) Boghassian, Night Flight of Dread and Delight (1964)
One of my favorites referenced the three graces, some of my favorite mythological beings. These goddesses rule realms such as charm and elegance (some of my favorite topics!). Three Graces, Les Trois Femmes Noires, by Mickalene Thomas, was a show-stopping piece that was both grand in size and impression it left upon me. It was probably my favorite of this trip.
Three Graces: Les Trois Femmes Noires (2011) Mickalene Thomas
Those are my highlights from my most recent trip to NCMA! I hope you enjoyed it, and I’m looking forward to returning and taking some more pics for you. Take care!
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Bronze Butterfly 