photograph by Siobhan Lestina
The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the Nation, and it is entirely free to visit (sans some of the special exhibits), making it a tremendous cultural asset for the city.
The Museum itself is a Beaux Arts-style structure (designed by Cass Gilbert) and sits atop Art Hill; a position of grandeur that it has held ever since its construction as the Palace of Fine Arts for the World’s Fair of 1904. If you happen to approach from the Grand Basin, it is easy to understand why many St. Louisans refer to SLAM as the “crown-jewel of Forest Park“.
photograph by Dan Henrichs Photography, St. Louis
photograph by Jason Gray
photograph by Mandi Gray
photograph by Jason Gray
photograph by Jeni Kulka
Dating back to the 1880’s, the Museum’s collection ranges from antiquity to contemporary art. The huge addition (set to open in June of 2013) was designed by David Chipperfield, and represents the largest expansion in the Museum’s history. The new building will house displays of the Museum’s contemporary art holdings, as well as, special exhibitions.
In its history, the Museum has had many associations with photography, from major exhibitions to supporting the local Camera Club, so it is only natural that Photo Flood Saint Louis finally paid it a visit.
photograph by Joshua Meyer
photograph by Jason Gray
photograph by Jason Gray
photograph by Siobhan Lestina
photograph by Jason Gray
photograph by Jason Gray
photograph by Steph James
photograph by Dan Henrichs Photography, St. Louis
photograph by Jeni Kulka
photograph by Mandi Gray
photograph by Siobhan Lestina
photograph by Jeni Kulka
photograph by Janet Henrichs
photograph by Jason Gray
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