An Afternoon At The Skirball

Two days before Christmas Dorothy and I went to the Skirball Museum in Los Angeles to see the exhibit, Fabric of a Nation:  American Quilt Stories.  Unfortunately we did not get there in time to take the daily docent tour at 1pm, but we thoroughly enjoyed the show anyway.  Through quilts, the exhibit  tells the extraordinary human stories of five centuries.  It features works by more than 40 artists.  These artists are a diverse and largely under recognized group of creators.  Their quilts help tell the story of the American experience.

Originally organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Skirball's presentation features additional works by Los Angeles artists Sabrina Gschwandtner, Ramsess and Sul Bermudez-Silverman. 

A lovely cafe is also available for a light lunch, as well as several other very interesting exhibits (Noah's Arc being one) and a wonderful gift shop.  If your travels take you to LA, be sure to visit the Skirball.  The quilt exhibit is here until mid March.  If you want a full day of art and culture, visit the Getty Museum, just minutes away from the Skirball.  It will be a day to remember.