Saturday, March 12, 2011

A Mezzanine With A View

I took this photo while standing on the mezzanine overlooking the entrance and foyer at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.  A number of years ago I watched the installation of this chandelier as it was being installed piece-by-piece by an army of Dale Chihuly's minions.  It is lighted by neon rods in the center and is a huge attraction at the museum.
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15 comments:

  1. Molly5:58 AM

    One of my favorite pieces of Saint Paul art!

    Molly
    Photo a Day in London

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  2. Birdman6:59 AM

    I like this 'take' on your art visit.

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  3. Lowell7:53 AM

    That is just wild. I'd love to see it at night all lit up! Beautiful yellow color!

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  4. Judy9:03 AM

    This is a very recognizable piece of Chihuly work. I think it's beautiful!

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  5. Sharon9:30 AM

    Ahhh Kate, you know how I love Chihuly glass! Beautiful.

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  6. Leif Hagen9:39 AM

    I love to examine that fantastic twisted collection of glass every single time we go to the MIA! It reminds me of a similar glass display at the Ritz Carleton Hotel in Singapore - a nice view every morning at breakfast it was!

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  7. TheChieftess12:03 PM

    Wow...now that's an interesting piece!!! I too would love to see it at night...fully lit!!!

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  8. EG CameraGirl1:33 PM

    One of a kind, I'm sure of that!

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  9. irinapictures3:06 PM

    What a beauty in wonderful color. Sometimes my hair has the same shape.

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  10. Genie -- Paris and Beyond6:36 PM

    I love this glass installation and have seen many Chihuly installations. One of the most magnificent permanent displays is the ceiling at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Love this bright yellow!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  11. Randy8:46 PM

    His work is so amazing. I would have loved to see this put together. Thank you for the birthday wishes!

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  12. Jack9:24 PM

    This is a good example of Chihuly's chandeliers. They are always fascinating, whichever colors and forms. The Bushnell Hall in Hartford has a large, brilliant, fiery red-orange chandelier.

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  13. Kathy7:18 AM

    Love Chihuly's stuff. This is fabulous!

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  14. Halcyon6:45 PM

    I love his work!

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  15. PeterParis9:57 AM

    A fantastic chandelier and the perfect photo of it!

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