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Weisman Art Museum and its collection
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In 1993, the Weisman Art Museum moved to its current location, a building designed by the renowned Canadian-born American architect Frank Gehry. The museum was renamed in honor of the art collector and philanthropist Frederick R. Weisman, marking a new chapter in its history.
Art Collections at the Weisman Art Museum
The Weisman Art Museum boasts over 20,000 acquisitions, including large collections of traditional Korean furniture and modern American Art. Notable collections include works by Marsden Hartley, Alfred Maurer, and Charles Biederman, offering visitors a diverse range of art to explore.
Architectural Significance of the Museum Building
The current building of the Weisman Art Museum, completed in November 1993, is a major landmark on the University of Minnesota campus. Designed by the world-renowned architect Frank Gehry with MSR Design as the architect of record, the museum is situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River at the east end of the Washington Avenue Bridge, offering stunning views to its visitors.
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