dia:beacon

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First trip to the DIA and I only live a few miles away! I normally avoid abstract/ sculpture exhibits because I don't "get" it, but I figured I would give it a go on a cold March day with not much else to do. Initially I was unimpressed with the first exhibit I encountered which I sped through. As I got further in and entered another exhibit I noticed some exhibit description cards located on the wall. I picked one up and took the time to read it ( I normally really hate reading description/ detail plaques at museums). After reading the detail card about the artist and the creation/ piece I started to "get" it. What initially looked like piles of scraps, wood and metal started to mean something. I just had to read the description cards. It all started to come together. I'm glad I took the time to read. I realized the time and thought that actually went into some of these projects and am blown away.

For the person like myself who knows little about modern sculpture and other forms of art from the 60's despite being born in the 50's was intrugued by the exhibitions on display .especially the huge pieces which were very impressive

I took my three kids here in the spring- great pics outside- you can pretty much do the whole museum in an hour and a half- if your kids are the type that cannot be controlled, have impulses to touch things and don't listen to your directions- this is not not not the place for them.With that said- the place is big and lots of different things to see- beware of the neon stick man who gets "excited" - not for kids

With all the respect that ANY artist deserves for putting their heart out there for all to see, I simply did not get it. Having lived in NYC for quite some time, and having gone to MoMA and many other modern art galleries, I well know that modern art is weird --and that's what its meant to be. But....a pile of broken glass is art? Well, I guess so at the Dia:Beacon. While I have come to learn that there are no "rules" concerning modern art, I just felt that this was Dia crossed the line into absurdity --along with a touch of artistic arrogance (i.e. that an unenlightened heathen such as myself could never get what the artist was trying to express). If you need to stop for gas or something in Beacon, and have nothing else to do --or if the weather is lousy and you want to be indoors for a bit, then Dia:Beacon is worth it IMHO. Is it worth a separate trip to Beacon just for the sake of the museum? In my opinion.....no. But, then again, I am a heathen moron.

because this re-purposed cracker factory uses natural light, i think you could return many different times of the day and see the exhibits differently. we were there near closing time, as it was getting darker, and the effect on some of the pieces was hypnotic. the four richard serra pieces are completely awesome, two of which you can walk inside. the detail and colors of the sol lewitt walls are so incredibly cool, i could have stayed viewing them for hours. fred sandback's minimalist string sculptures give the weight of large walls where there are none. i loved this museum, but i can understand how someone who is not into modern art and minimalist sculpture would feel the opposite.

Perfect day for a drive along the Hudson River to enjoy contemporary art. Only 12.00 per adult is a small price to pay for this trip. A former Nabisco packing plant is now home to stunning and some enormous pieces of art. The high hipster factor should have been my first clue that there would be some spectacular art here (that and zip cars in the parking lot). Those who have formal training and or take art seriously could while away many hours absorbing the vast (huge)collection. With minimal exposure to contemporary art I was in awe by many of the pieces and bored by others. Great lighting and views of the Hudson River add to the atmosphere. Lots of helpful art students around to answer questions about the pieces and the installation. There are no blind spots or obscured views in any of the galleries. Although it seems you could run through the hangar sized halls, this is not a good place for young children. Much of the works are installed on the floor. Certainly stop at Homespun cafe for great espresso and other beverages. The blueberry oatmeal cookie was worth it. Their brick and mortar shop is up the hill on charming Main St. in Beacon. Great escape from the city.

It was without a doubt the best museum experience I have ever had. Better than the Tate Modern for repupposing an old facility. So expansive and so well done. The art works on exhibit were fine too but the buildng and the landscape was really as much the showcase. A rare thing where the musuem and the art work complement each other so well. I would give it a 5 star rating but for the fact that the cafe and book store could be better laid-out, including more space. Also the entry sequence is a bit odd, cannot readily tell where the main door is (something that I believe all great buildings should be clear about). Will go back for sure. I could see spending almost a whole day there say on a beautiful spring day; to take in all the art work and take a couple of breaks sitting outside in the museum gardens and perhaps go into town for lunch and come back. Even for a quick tour, I recommend at least two hours.

The facility is amazing and worth seeing for it's stark beauty alone. Some of the exhibits I would call art. Others... I guess some if goes beyond my ability to interpret... which I guess is the point of modern art. Don't miss the Richard Serra exhibit and be sure to walk around and into the pieces.

Many of the exhibitions are illuminated in filtered natural light only--a boon for their minimalist collection. What a treat to be in the room of Agnes Martin artworks in the late afternoon autumn light. The pieces glowed.

If you’re interested in 20th & 21st century art, then this museum will not disappoint. The old factory is the perfect place to view the large scale art. The spaces are huge, but the museum has arranged each artist’s works in one area so you can be engrossed in that artist before moving on to another. The space is so huge that you can really enjoy the artwork without having to deal with crowds. (We visited MOMA in New York a few days later and could not believe how crowded it was!)We also enjoyed our lunch in the museum café.

No matter what you think of the art, you have to love the space and grounds. But for my part, the joy of seeing Louise Bourgeois, Gerhard Richter and a true love, Agnes Martin among some, in a space that is so suited for their work is worth the journey. This is intellectual art and Dia deeply understands it.

I had been wanting to go here for years. My husband finally took e and our two teenagers for my birthday. Initially they were not too excited about spending a day with mom and dad at a museum. However, all four of us loved it! The huge, open feel of the museum made it a great place to explore. The exhibits are very interesting and diverse which makes it fun as you walk around the whole building. We don't live near the museum but happened to drive by it again this weekend when I heard my teenage son tell someone how cool that place is. Definitely worth a visit.

Wonderful collection. Massive spaces to showcase special pieces without feeling cramped and viewing 360 degrees. In addition, cafe food was exceptional and bookstore equally as special. Looking forward to returning.

After reading the good reviews I decided to go there all the way from New York and see it myself. It was the most uninteresting museum I have ever seen! I was hoping to see some nice sculptures.. No, the only thing you get to see are many wooden bricks lying on the floor in different positions, pile of construction debris and so on. Waste of your time and money! It was so much nicer outside of the museum. Definitely not recommending anyone to go to this museum!