Knoxville Museum of Art

The last museum I visited for the class, I wish I knew the Knoxville Museum of Art had free admission earlier, it's lovely. Their website is reminiscent of other cities' art museums in both colors and arrangement.

Higher Ground is an exhibit dedicated to Knoxville-tied artists. It has a very traditional art museum feel to it, both in the displays and in the permanency of some of the pieces. It's nice to be able to go to a museum to visit traveling shows and still know where to go to visit your favorite piece. Some of the pieces seemed simply to fill a certain expectation on what needs to be there, while there were others that are very striking to look at.

Uncertain Terrain showcases different ways of looking at landscapes. The striking wall piece on your right as you enter the space is neat and if you get close enough, your movement will get it moving. The Thorne Room downstairs is fabulous. Having painted figures on a smaller scale than that, I can really appreciate the time and craftsmanship that went into their creation.

Not having the time an exhibit like Vision, Language, and Influence needs to truly enjoy, I skipped it and will return to visit it when I come here for a weekend later this month.

KMA is a jewel in Knoxville and much nicer than I expected.