Tag Archives: VMFA

Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts held its biennial extravaganza last weekend: Fine Arts and Flowers. Those of us who attempt floral arrangement of any kind will appreciate the immense achievement of the inspired designers participating in this event. They are asked to … Continue reading →

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The Forbidden City Comes To Richmond

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

East meets West in grand style in Richmond for the next few months. Our Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is hosting the Forbidden City exhibit and it’s a jaw-dropper. I was invited to a private tour of the exhibit yesterday (how about … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

The art within the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is wonderful, but it’s the art without I find most compelling. Here the magnificent red glass reeds by artist Dale Chihuly:   http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_photo_challenge/work-of-art/      

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