Art Museum

 Soumaya

This art museum houses the private collection of Señor Carlos Slim, “the richest man in Mexico.” He has made it open to the public without charge. The collection is wide-ranging, but mainly European works and  some Mexican. Paintings and sculpture make up most of the pieces of the collection, but there are household goods, some historical gowns, some old machines, some musical instruments, and a model Gothic church also. 

The building itself is a work of art. 

At the entrance is a sculpture of The Thinker, by Rodin. 

But first we had to get there, after a stop for brunch. 

Little tacos of red chicken, onions, cilantro, pineapple, lime, and we added guacamole. The drink was spiced rice water. 

This was sitting on the table next to us, just grinning away.

After eating, we walked to the museum, seeing parks, architecture, and sculptures along the way.

The museum has a wonderful collection of reproductions of classic sculptures. In marble. 

And a pinkish light on everything. 

Michaelangelo:

Copy of the Pieta in St. Peter’s, Vatican

Later works

“David” - copy of Florence’s symbol. 

To be continued….