American Museum of Asmat Art, Saint Paul
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The American Museum of Asmat Art is a gallery exhibiting the art and culture of the Asmat people of southwestern Papua, Indonesia, housed at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Featuring more than 2,200 objects, it is one of the largest of its kind in the United States. Asmat art is widely collected in major Western museums despite the difficulty in visiting the remote region to collect work; the "exceptionally expressive" art "caused a sensation in art-collecting circles" which led to large-scale collecting expeditions in the post-WWII era, according to art scholar and ethnology Dirk A.M. Smidt. The gallery includes a permanent display of Asmat works such as ancestor poles and canoes, and a rotating exhibition highlighting aspects of Asmat art and culture. Much of the collection is accessible through the museum's online database. ()
Merriam Park - Lexington - Hamline (Merriam Park West)Saint Paul
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Nearby attractions include: Riverview Theater, Winchell Trail, Town & Country Club, Turf Club.
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Bus
- Lynnhurst Av • Lines: 67, 67C (30 min walk)
- Prior Av • Lines: 67, 67C (30 min walk)
Light rail
- Fairview Avenue • Lines: 902 (30 min walk)
- Snelling Avenue • Lines: 902 (38 min walk)