This is my last post dedicated to Mexico City, at least until my next trip there! One of the things on my must-see list was the Museo Soumaya, owned by billionaire Carlos Slim. Slim’s son-in-law, Fernando Romero, was the architect behind the museum covered in 16,000 hexagonal aluminum plates that stands out amongst the traffic infested streets and shopping mall. It’s a sight to be seen, to say the least, and I was quite impressed at not only the size of the museum but the size of the art collection inside. You take the elevator to the top floor and wind your way down ramps to be greeted by some of the most famous, prolific artwork in the world. The top floor houses Rodin and Dalí sculptures, many of which took my breath away. Dalí is an artist who captivates me and I had never seen any of his artwork in person, so to take in these life size sculptures was pretty mind boggling. If you have the chance to visit Mexico City, don’t skip out on this fantastic museum that is free to the public. It will totally make your day, I promise. Museo Soumaya and Salvador Dalí sculptures below:
The floor filled with Rodin and Dalí
Caballo Montado por el Tiempo (Horse Saddled with Time)
Perfil de Tiempo (Profile of Time)
El Elefante Espacial (Space Elephant)
Alicia en el Pais de las Maravillas (Alice in Wonderland)
Bailarina Daliniana (Dalinian Dancer)
La Mujer en Llamas (Woman Aflame)
Joanna, I absolutely loved the whole series! I never had a particular desire to visit Mexico City but after seeing it through your eyes I would love to go- thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! : ) I am so happy I was able to share my adventure with you. Mexico City is so special and I hope you get the chance to visit!
Wow… that building looks amazing. I really like Rodin and just thinking about his sculptures makes me want to pop over to Norton Simon.
All of it was beautiful and intimate, thank you for sharing a look into your family, travels, and discovery, I loved it all, a beautiful salute to the city!
Incredible! Your Mexico City posts were so much fun and they’ve brought me so much inspiration. I cannot wait to go!
Stunning artwork — thank you for sharing!
Hi. been born and raised in Mexico City, your post made me feel very proud. Congrats on being freshly pressed.
Soumaya Museum is certainly impressive, just keep in mind that is only one of the many interesting places to visit here.
Awesome blog!!! And the photos are great!! I’m from Mexico and Sumaya is a real fantstic museum, I hope be there again soon
Happy year
Great Blog, I love Mexico and the photo’s remind me of what I am missing.
I like places like this. Haven’t been to Mexico City, but this makes me want to go. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you – I love Dali and this museum sounds stunning – I saw some smaller Dali sculptures in London a couple of years ago but in a much darker environment. These are great pictures and the detail shots are quite inspirational.
Well done
What an amazing piece of architecture. Great name for a blog by the way.
What a stimulating interesting blog. I’ve never seen photos of the inside of a Mexican Art Museum. Beautiful work.
Ronnie
Spectacular! It inspires me to visit. Thanks.
Incredible artwork! What a great experience… thank you for capturing and sharing! Congrats on being FP
Very nice. I never expected to learn that Mexico City is that nice. Thank you for the lesson.
Val
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The architecture. The art work. Amazing. Thanks for the tour
wooww!! amazing pictures, i really think the pieces are so interesting..
.. thanks for sharing
Alice in Wonderland was simply beautiful.
Ooo I really like the ballerina’s dress. Since this post got FP’ed I’m hoping Forever 21 will see it and make a knockoff.
Awesome post!
There is a great Dalí museum near St. Petersburg, Florida. If you get the chance, I definitely recommend it…. Nice post!
I got married there a year ago! xoxoxo
Brilliant. I’d love to have had a look myself. I especially love the dali, “time” sculpture
sorry, i meant Profile of Time of course.
Wow, that looks amazing! I’d love to see it for myself someday.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful photos!
I was fascinated by form of the museum and also by the art collection.
Thank you for sharing through your post!
Have a wonderful 2012!
Sincerely,
Mbconsulting
fascinating indeed! love the creativity!! ^_^
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La Mujer en Llamas interests me!
Wanna have that one, lol
Thanks for giving readers a peek into Mexico. For armchair traveler , like me, it is fascinating.
Great Photos. Thanks for sharing.
Mexico City is one of my favorites…hope you saw Opera bar, the Museo Franz Mayer and Frida’s house. I never tire of the DF. Thanks for introducing me to a museum I didn’t know about.
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Thank you for this great post. I am a museum freak and until I visit the Museo Soumaya, this blog will do! Well done.
Hello..A beautiful picture. The carving of a female singer..set forth so..very nice..Peace Tony
Wow, these photos are magnificent. I didn’t even know those forms of art existed, but they are mesmerizing and beautiful. It must have been moving to see in person.
Interesting pieces of art. Thanks for sharing this. Connie
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Fabulous post. I live in Mexico City and I have to thank you for such lovely descriptions and for not holding back on your admiration and surprise to find these treasures here…It’s something we, as mexicans, feel proud of, to have this art among us free to admire…the Impressionist collection is also a must see…Mr. Slim has made culture accesible to the common man!!
Amazing!
Very cool stuff. I’ve always been a fan of Dali as well. I have prints of four of his paintings that I will keep forever.
the museum sounds like a worthwhile visit!
Amazing!
What beautiful pieces of art and photographs! The Dali clock has always been one of my favorites.
Nice work!
So beautiful! I love the Alice in Wonderland sculpute and the melting clock.
wow, i dont know about you all but i certainly wanna see these in real life…good work and good image capture
cool pics!!
Your photos are beautiful. I really love art and you captured the heart of this place so well.
This is amazing. Fascinated me too. Thank you for sharing with us, I am so glad to meet with you. Congratulations. With my love, nia