Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Baker Museum


The Baker Museum is the art museum in "Artis - Naples," the new name of
the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts.  (Don't get me started about the name change . . . )

The statue in front is by Hanneke Beaumont, whose work is
on exhibition at the museum for three more weeks.
The gates are by metal sculptor, Albert Paley.

The February theme for City Daily Photo bloggers is "Entry."

14 comments:

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

I am all for art museums and the performing arts, under whatever name that works.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

What did M Baker do to earn recognition worthy of the museum being named after him Jack?

Mersad said...

I love that entrance. Would like to see a close-up of it if you have it.

Lowell said...

I don't remember this place but then I've not been in Naples for several years. But we'll visit the museum on our next trip, when and if that occurs. :)

Sharon said...

It would be interesting to take a peek inside.

Tanya Breese said...

great looking from outside!

VP said...

You already showed us something of this sculptor: she is good. I am wondering about what lies inside the museum...

Sylvia K said...

Great shot as always and it would be interesting to take a peek inside. You do have me curious about the name change??? Hope your week is going well, Jack!!

RedPat said...

I'd love to see a close-up of the gate too, Jack. I like Beaumont's work when you showed it before.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

The gates look really interesting so I followed your link to Mr Paley's website - difficult to decide if he's a great artist or mad as a box of frogs. Possibly both!

jennyfreckles said...

I like Mr Paley's gates, both here and on his site. I'm less convinced by some of the smaller pieces.

William Kendall said...

A beautiful and enticing entrance, Jack, and that's quite a dominant statue.

Bob Crowe said...

Love the gates (pearly?). Don't know what I think about the statue. What was the former name?

Virginia said...

I like the sculpture but I'm iffy on the doors. BTW, is there a charge for this museum? You'll know why I ask tomorrow on Theme Day.
V