The Greenville County Museum of Art is counted among the country's premiere American Art museums, drawing visitors from around the world to see installations of work by two of the nation's greatest contemporary artists, Andrew Wyeth and Jasper Johns. The Museum also features its acclaimed Southern Collection, which traces the history of American art from Colonial times to the present. Enjoy these and more, including a collection of work by South Carolina native William H. Johnson and such contemporary artists as Georgia O'Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Elaine de Kooning, Jacob Lawrence, and Josef Albers. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm, Thursday evenings until 8pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission is always absolutely free. Top: The Greenville County Museum of Art was named one of the most interesting buildings in the Upstate by the American Association of Architects. Middle right: William H. Johnson, Copper Kettle, 1933 Bottom right: Helen Maria Turner, Girl With Lantern, 1905 |
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