Rear Courtyard

When I came upon a rear courtyard with an iron gate, I was sad that it was locked with a chain. The best I could do was take shots through the gate. The space looked so peaceful.

The Side Stairs

The stairs near the side entrance include shrubbery and flowers. Two urns sit to either side up top and two lions sit to either side below, near the street.

Side Entrance of Original Building

Here are some shots of the side entrance and the relief work on the exterior of the building. Also I've included some shots of sculptures that are placed near the corner.

Front of the Original Building

Here are some shots of the original building from the front. I was intrigued with the ornamentation and the sculptures standing in front.

Brooks Museum of Art

When I visited the Brooks Museum of Art I saw a Warhol exhibit and Memphis photojournalist photography show. After seeing the art inside, I took these outside shots. I slowly made my way around the exterior of the museum noting decorative details.

Memphis Portal

The visitors’ parking lot has a pathway leading to entrance of the Brooks Museum of Art. Along it, is a forged steel sculpture called “Memphis Portal II.” This piece was created by artist Albert Paley. To the left of the paved area in front of the museum is Paley’s larger work, “Memphis Portal.”









Memphis Portal II