The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is located along Museum Mile. Designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the building resembles a white marshmallow, capped by a large glass dome. Inside is one of the most treasured collections of paintings and sculpture anywhere. The Guggenheim is considered one of the finest museums in the city and is definitely worth a visit for anyone who enjoys art at even the minutest level.
The Baroness Hilla Rebay von Ehrenwiesen, an influential dignitary who originally envisioned the building of the Guggenheim, commissioned Wright to create the design for the art venue. He responded with a set of plans, that unfortunately met with much contention from the Baroness, causing a 16-year delay in construction. The museum finally opened in 1959. Today, highlights include works by Picasso, van Gogh, and Kandinsky. The emphasis here is on modern art. Sculpture is also prominently displayed throughout.
The most popular way to view art at the Guggenheim is to enter the building and then take the elevator to the very top. From there, you can proceed down the spiraling ramp to ground level, enjoying the art displayed along the way. Incidentally, some critics feel Wright's design is not an ideal structure for viewing art. Others feel that, considering the treasures within, such opinions are trivial.
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