The Barnes is Back!

While its move to the new location may be controversial (not many museums inspire documentaries), nobody can argue that the Barnes Foundation has one heck of an art collection.  And after being out of view for quite some time, the new Barnes opens!  The art is back for all to see.  Pieces like Cézanne’s Leda and the Swan:

This is a rather chaste rendition of a dirty story (Zeus, you horndog!), but these shoes are nothing but sweet:

The Calvin by Butter is almost angelic—and certainly safer to have around the house than an adulterous god on the prowl.  A T-strap of white feathers connects the peep-toe with the ankle strap, and it features a four-inch heel and half-inch sole.  Also available in ivory and black; find them at Endless for $176.

Prefer sculpture?  Good news!  Dr. Barnes has quite the collection, including this one by Jacques Lipschitz:

This shoe evokes the cubist limestone of the Bather:

The Razo by Luxury Rebel has a 4.5-inch heel, 1.5-inch platform, peep-toe... this is one work shoe that says “I am here and we are going to make some changes, people!”  Yours from Piperlime for $90.

Or maybe cultural artifacts are your thing.  This Navajo bow guard is just too beautiful:

Look at the beautifully worked silver, and the turquoise cabochons!  Similar to these:

Well, the silver’s not worked quite as nicely, but the Firenzee by Coconuts does have the turquoise cabochons!  Oh, and they’re surrounded by little rhinestones.  Also available in a bronze/brown stone combo; yours for $50 from DSW.

Whatever kind of art is your favorite, be sure to visit the new Barnes—this week is mostly special events, but this weekend is the real public reopening.  It’ll be closed on Tuesdays, but it’s open from 9:30 AM-6:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sundays, and (get this!) from 9:30 AM until 10:00 PM each Friday!  Advance reservations are recommended; either call (866) 849-7056 or book tickets here.  Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students and kids between 6 and 17.  Kids 5 and younger are free!