The Nasher Museum of Art

Description:

Containing more than 13,000 works of art, including medieval and renaissance works, African Art, classical Greek and Roman pieces, and an extensive collection of ancient American works, The Nasher Museum of Art opened in October of 2005 and attracted nearly 100,000 visitors in its first year. The museum's collections include works by Andy Warhol, Marlene Dumas, Dario Escobar, Kara Walker and a vast array of other contemporary artists. The museum, designed by architect, Rafael Vinoly, lies adjacent to Duke University's Central Campus.