American Folk Art Museum

American Folk Art Museum can be found at W 53rd St 45. The following is offered: Theater. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In New York there are 124 other Theater. An overview can be found here.

Decorative and functional objects that elevate craftsmanship to an art can be seen at the former American Craft Museum--now called the Museum of Contemporary Arts and Design .

At the Henry Luce III Center, you'll find a collection of objects--some of it folk art--that documents American culture throughout the city's history.

Like the Guggenheim, this Midtown museum, which opened in 2001, is as notable for its building as for its collections. The exterior is a patchwork of bronze alloy panels that change hue according to the position of the sun; the interior is a series of open spaces dramatically illuminated by skylights. The 4,000-object collection spans 300 years of folk art, including intricate quilts, weather...

The American Folk Art Museum is one of the leading institutions dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of folk art. From 18th and 19th century paintings, quilts, and sculptures to the dynamic work of contemporary self-taught artists, the museum’s extraordinary collection reveals the spectrum of American expression.

The museum believes that "folk art captures the heart of American...

This gorgeous, ultramodern boutique museum is not only a stunning structure, but it also heralds American folk art’s entry into the top echelon of museum-worthy art. The modified open-plan interior features an extraordinary collection of traditional works from the 18th century to the self-taught artists and artisans of the present, reflecting the breadth and vitality of the American folk-art...

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Since its founding in 1961, the museum has become one of the most important centers for the exhibition and study of folk art in the world. In particular, it has been at the...

Located at 2 Lincoln Square, New York City, and featuring 18th- and 19th-century paintings, quilts, sculptures, and the work of contemporary self-taught artists.