Avam
The American Visionary Art museum is a very original and beautifully decorated structure. It was raining the day I went to visit, but it was beautiful nonetheless. The structure itself is architectural marvel. It has a very unusual shape and structure which makes it very aesthetically pleasing. The outside is covered with glass, mirror pieces and other materials. There is a giant whirligig located outside of this main building that is known as Baltimore's most beloved outdoor sculptural landmark. The sculpture is a wind powered structure created by a 76 year old mechanic/farmer named Vollis Simpson. Mr. Simpson created this structure as a saluted to Federal Hill and Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness.
The AVAM is a much different structure from that of the BMA. The BMA is a much more plain building that that of the AVAM. The AVAM is structured around a large spiral staircase that takes you from floor to floor. The main building is 35,000 square feet and contains......
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