San Francisco's de Young Museum

A visit to San Francisco's de Young Museum October 14, 2006

The museum celebrated it's 1st birthday since its renovation Clad in perforated copper sheeting, it will acquire a green patina with age The entrance gate continues the "perforated" theme Built "earthquake-proof", even the furniture is part of the show More perforated copper sheeting, this from the observation tower Terrific live music continued through the weekend celebration Creative architecture allows for dramatic views from every angle More Fitting for a castle or lodge, the carved animals on this fireplace are amazing Recognize this? It's the railroad in now "Old" Sacramento, circa 1860 "The Peaceable Kingdom" "Justice" "The Trial of John Brown", the post-Civil War abolitionist "The Last Moments of John Brown" An early cigar store figure. I'd have gotten it for you, Michael, but... We discovered an exhibit of Polynesian antiquities I was mesmerized! If I could afford it, I'd collect these Here's one of our favorites Early papyrus, or taro pounded paper thin by hand, used for story telling Loved this piece! And this one! An ancient Fijian kava bowl in the shape of a man Believed to be a deity, probably a goddess Now, that's interesting! Giant stone head The entrance to the "Quilts of Gee's Bend" exhibit (No photos allowed) The sculpture garden. Here, a giant safety pin Dawn with the pin Loved these "people" There are three Glazed ceramic apples Henry Moore Joan Miró An artist from Papua, New Guinea, gave carving demonstrations A huge stainless steel sculpture that looks like a meteorite The observation tower More copper sheeting A jazz trio entertained us during our patio lunch They were quite good Bass solo The guy was good! As was the drummer! A nice way to enjoy lunch.