Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Reimagining a Museum for the 21st Century [Paperback]

Celebrates the opening of the AMFAs new landmark building, introducing the museums collection within its stunning Studio Gang-designed architecture and landscape by SCAPE. Founded in 1937, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is the largest cultural institution of its kind in the region, offering a unique blend of visual and performing arts experiences. This richly illustrated book celebrates the opening of the museums new landmark building, introducing the museums collection for the first time within its stunning architecture, designed by Studio Gang, and landscape, designed by SCAPE.AMFAs international collection spans seven centuries, with strengths in works on paper and contemporary craft, and includes notable holdings by artists from Arkansas, the Mid-South region and across the United States and Europe. Located in Little Rocks oldest urban green space, MacArthur Park, AMFAs landmark building and grounds are realised in collaboration with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects.This celebratory volume will be essential to all visitors, and anyone interested in the art and architecture of the American South.CN