Bechtler Museum

Bechtler Exhibit Examines Art Through Artists' Relationships

Briana Duggan — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:29:46 +0000

Warhol and Basquiat, Monet and Renoir ; Some of history’s greatest artists were also great friends.

Giacometti, Target Of Con Artists, On Display At Bechtler

Julie Rose — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:32:25 +0000

The most expensive sculpture ever sold at auction was by a Swiss artist named Alberto Giacometti. It went for $104 million in 2010 - and because Giacometti's work has become so valuable, it's now a top target for counterfeiters. Charlotte has its own small claim to the artist - the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art houses a distinctive collection of Giacometti work now on display.

Firebird Patrol

Tanner Latham — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:22:31 +0000

One of the most popular Uptown photo ops during the DNC will be the Firebird, the tall, mirrored glass sculpture standing outside the Bechtler Museum.

That kind of publicity is priceless, but the museum knows the exposure could also attract vandals. And it has taken measures to try to prevent that.

Cathie Burns is the collections management assistant at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.