As aficionados of various kinds of art, Bill and Mary Thompson were thoroughly enjoying their stroll through a space that was filled with it. A dramatic floating staircase that doubles as a sculpture welcomed them to the venue. A light fixture that resembles a floating cloud, the work of world-famous architect and designer Frank Gehry, was suspended from the ceiling.
The goal of the collection’s curator, “Don’t take life too seriously,” was evident throughout the building. Just one example: a work titled “The Orange Pencil,” which was inspired by a psychological study during which participants answered questions while holding a pencil under their noses.
