A large installation of multicolored sewing thread that stretches from one wall to the ceiling in the Carter's Atrium and looks like a rainbow.

Guided Tour: AWEsome Artworks

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Event Date

  • Saturday, May 18, 3–4 p.m.

Event Location

Tour begins at the Information Desk

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Event Description

Awe is the mysterious emotion we feel in the presence of something sublime. Research suggests that awe can make you happier, healthier, humbler, and more connected to the people around you. Join a Carter docent to explore artworks that inspire awe.

Free! Reservations are recommended.

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Image: Gabriel Dawe (b. 1973), Plexus no. 34, 2016, Gütermann thread, painted wood, hooks, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, 2018.113, © 2016 Gabriel Dawe

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