Following Georgia O'Keeffe....

photo compliments of Crystal Bridges

Morey never thought he'd ever get to Bentonville, Arkansas.  Being the world headquarters for Walmart, there was no way that he would step anywhere near the competition.  But then......One of the Walton heirs doing her civic duty opened an incredible art museum and set about purchasing artwork from some of the best American artists and photographers.

The museum collection includes paintings from some of our favorite artists: Frederick Church, Alfred Bierstadt, George Caitlin, and photographs from Edward Curtis....and then paintings from Georgia O'Keeffe!  All of these and many more are displayed at the exquisitely designed Crystal Bridges museum.  Even though Bentonville had been off limits; not anymore.  (Bentonville was 70 miles off our planned route home, but this detour was worth it!)


As we walked the galleries, we were very impressed with the collection.  Starting with early American painters in the 18th century, you continue through the galleries to modern day art and photographs.  We did locate the two O'Keeffe paintings.  One was purchased at an auction for $44 million (to keep it on display in the United States). 

Thanks to the Walton family.