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The Des Moines Art Center, founded in 1948, houses a large collection of modern art, paintings, and sculptures in its facilities located on Grand Avenue in downtown Des Moines. The building was designed by Eliel Saarinen and combines the Art Deco style with the Art Nouveau style.
The center’s permanent collection includes works of art by well-known artists such as Matisse, Monet, O’Keefe, Rodin, and many more. The main gallery is used to display temporary exhibits that usually last from one to three months. In addition to the main building, there is a rose garden as well as various outdoor sculptures.
4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, Phone: 515-277-4405
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