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The University Daily Kansan
Monday, November 30, 1998
Nelson-Atkins Museum offers cultured experience
ABOVE: The shuttlecocks are one of the biggest attractions in the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins. The 232,000-square-foot museum is one of the largest in the country.
LEFT: The Nelson-Atkins Museum is at 4525 Oak St. in Kansas City, Mo. Inside the museum are 30,000 pieces of art, some dating as far back as 3,000 B.C. Photos by Kate Levenson/Kansan
By Timothy Johnson Special to the Kansan
For students who are looking for something slightly more cultured than their typical weekend activities, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City offers many options.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum was founded and endowed by William Rockhill Nelson, who also established the Kansas City Star. Opened in 1933, the 232,000-square-foot museum is one of the largest museums in the country. The museum's collection has pieces that date from 3,000 B.C. to present day with about 30,000 pieces total.
The museum has a wide range of paintings, sculptures and artifacts from all cultures, with an emphasis on Asian art.
"I think their East Asian collection is phenomenal," said Josh Jordan. Emporia sophomore.
Through Jan. 3, 1999, the museum is featuring an exhibition of the paintings of John Steuart Curry titled "Inventing the Middle West." Curry, who
was commissioned to paint the murals in the Kansas Capitol in Topeka, was famous for his realistic portrayals of life in the Midwest. About 50 of Curry's paintings are on display. The exhibit is the largest show of his in nearly 50 years.
The exhibit on John Steuart Curry will be replaced by another temporary exhibit at the beginning of next year. In addition to temporary and permanent exhibits, the museum also features outdoor attractions.
"I really enjoy the outdoor sculpture garden and park," said David Bettenhause, Colombia, Mo..sonhomore.
To see what is on display, visit the museum Web site at www.nelson-atkins.org or call (816)751-1278.
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