The High Museum of Art, a vibrant gem in Midtown Atlanta, flaunts diverse collections from classical to contemporary, all housed in stunning modern architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano.
"A visual art museum with contemporary art and photography exhibits." - Edward Barsamian
"The High is one of the biggest and best museums in the Southeast (among many in Atlanta), the kind of place Yayoi Kusama might bring her Infinity Mirrors, alongside a permanent collection of some 17,000 works. The campus stands out in Midtown, Atlanta's arts district, with buildings by bold-faced names like Renzo Piano and Richard Meier. Inside, you'll find a bit of everything: photography; decorative arts; classic European and American works; photographs by Dawoud Bey. It's a day well spent. You won’t want to miss the newest collection, given to the museum in 2019. The Doris and Shouky Shaheen Collection, displayed in a gallery named in the couple’s honor, includes works from legendary artists such as Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Amedeo Modigliani, and Henri Matisse. If you only have time for one gallery, this is a heavy-hitter." - Lia Picard, Jennifer Bradley Franklin
"The High in Midtown is Atlanta’s premier art museum. In addition to rotating exhibitions, including “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors,” it offers film screenings, Friday jazz nights, and art classes. Its permanent collection includes 19th- and 20th-century American art, African American art, European art, and contemporary photography and folk pieces. The stark-white structure designed by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano is a work of art in and of itself." - MATADOR_NETWORK
"One of the South’s top art institutions, the High Museum was established in 1905 with a collection of European works. Over time, ithas expanded to include modern art, regional artists, and rotating exhibits on everything from designer sneakers to the Terracotta Warriors to the Louvre’s most notable works. Outside, guests can view Rodin’s famous sculpture The Shade , which serves as a memorial tothe 106 art patrons fromAtlanta who died in a plane crash in 1962. Also outdoors are several interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to get up-close-and-personal with the art."
"One of the South’s top art institutions, the High Museum was established in 1905 with a collection of European works. Over time, ithas expanded to include modern art, regional artists, and rotating exhibits on everything from designer sneakers to the Terracotta Warriors to the Louvre’s most notable works. Outside, guests can view Rodin’s famous sculpture The Shade , which serves as a memorial tothe 106 art patrons fromAtlanta who died in a plane crash in 1962. Also outdoors are several interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to get up-close-and-personal with the art."
