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Pulitzer Arts Foundation

4.1 (30 reviews)
InexpensiveArt Galleries, Museums
Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Ralphie S.

With a name like Pulitzer Arts Foundation, I never assumed that it was an art gallery. I'm glad that the docents at the neighboring Contemporary Arts Museum straightened me out and sent me across the shared courtyard. The Pulitzer is a striking building. Built with just concrete and glass, it uses space, water and natural lighting to cast shadows, add ambiance and acoustics and provide for great sight lines, grand staircases and small niches to enjoy visual and sound art. A sound installation of Susan Philipsz blew me away with about 5 pieces that she had created. Two were outside, others featured film, paintings, or working turntables. Stunning building, great art, free admission and extremely knowledgeable and friendly volunteers. A gallery that will be at the top of my list for all repeat St. Louis visits.

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Max R.

Speechless at the beauty of the Pulitzer, y'all. Recently, a friend of mine who lives in Pasadena recommended I check out an installation that is currently on display: Ruth Asawa: Life's Work. Additionally, the Washington Post asked in an article headline, "Is this the most beautiful show of the year?" Asawa's work is well known in California because she was born there. Many on this side of the States may not realize how lucky we are to have this exhibition in our backyard. It will remain at the Pulitzer through February 16th, 2019. Needless to say, I had to check it out. Julia and I went for lunch today and it was even more brilliant than we expected. When we first arrived, Emily at the front desk informed us of the show, gave us educational pamphlets about the exhibit, and told us a little but about the Pulitzer. Something she said, which I loved was the reason they hand out information about the pieces (as opposed to it being on the wall) in order to leave folks to experience the art without any interference or influence. Once you've spent time with certain pieces, you can then look through the booklet to see any relevant information. Loved that. Ruth Asawa's work is incredible. She had several mediums represented, most distinguished are her wire sculptures. There is so much to say about her incredible story and life, but this exhibit represents her work in such an encompassing way. Certainly, check it out. Even if you miss it, check out the Pulitzer. What an amazingly educational haven of art and life.

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I've been wanting to come to this museum for a while. Finally, I made it on Friday. Museum is designed by Tadao Ando, and it is a fabulous building just like the one he designed in Wrightwood Chicago. Pulitzer Museum was exhibition was for the works by Faye HeavyShield and The Nature of Things: Medieval Art and Ecology. The entrance is free, and the parking is close by and free as well. Would recommend a visit if you are in the area.

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My friend and I were visiting STL over a First Friday weekend, so we took in the Pulitzer Arts Foundation when it was open late on a Friday night (first Friday of the month). The building is stunning, and it did have some interesting pieces to look at. (When we were there, there was also a dance piece being performed, and the Foundation was quite crowded). Definitely worth stopping in if you're around on a First Friday - even just for the architecture of the building alone!

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The exhibit is very beautiful! We enjoyed looking around. Very nice space and great way to spend a cold Saturday in STL.

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Museum is designed by Tadao Ando, and it is a fabulous building just like the one he designed in Wrightwood Chicago.

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