Nave Carnegie Sculpture

How many Rodins have you seen today? The Nave Carnegie Sculpture is part of the Museo Soumaya’s impressive collection. This museum houses the world’s largest collection of Rodin casts outside of France. Carlos Slim a very rich man owns it. He amassed many of the Rodin pieces in the 1980s. Some critics say he’s more of a bargain hunter than an aesthete. The museum itself is a stunning building. It’s covered in 16000 hexagonal aluminum tiles. The design is by Fernando Romero Carlos Slim’s son-in-law. The building cost 70 million dollars to build. The museum is in Plaza Carso in the Nuevo Polanco district. It opened in 2011. Notable guests at the opening included Felipe Calderon Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Larry King. Admission is free. Slim covers the operating costs. The Nave Carnegie is just one highlight among thousands of artworks. These works span 30 centuries. The collection includes pre-Hispanic sculptures Mexican art and European masterpieces. The museum also has the world’s largest private collection of Rodin’s art. So take your time. Explore the many levels. Marvel at the art and architecture. The Nave Carnegie sculpture is waiting for you. Don’t miss the chance to see this remarkable piece of art within the overall magnificence of the Museo Soumaya.