What's Old is New Again

What happens when a museum is moved? Does every artifact go with it? And if not, what happens to those items left behind?

Until last Friday night I had never given a thought to what might be in the old Grand Rapids Public Museum. In 1995, the Museum moved into its current location on the banks of the Grand River. And it turns out that in the 15 years since the move, not a lot has changed with the old space.

Grand Rapids area college students and faculty decided to take on the old Museum and what they've turned it into is nothing short of amazing. Michigan - Land of Riches seeks to re-examine the old Grand Rapids Public Museum and in doing so has turned it into an art museum. Working along side the materials that were left in old Museum for over a past decade, what was unveiled on April 16 is a display of history, creativity and imagination that will only be on display for one month. "Michigan - Land of Riches" runs until May 15 and is not to be missed.

Photos from the opening reception:

New Chihuly Glass in GR

So exciting! The Grand Rapids Press recently announced that Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will be installing another piece of Chihuly glass art this spring in their cafe.
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I love Chihuly glass. This is a close-up of part of the "Gilded Champagne Gardens Chandelier," which hangs in the Gardens' atrium at the entrance to The Grand Room. It's stunning and one of the first things you see when you walk into the Gardens.