North Carolina

Photographs of North Carolina featuring its exceptionally diverse geography and cities, from the mountains, to the Outer Banks beaches. It is also known for being a major technology hub in Raleigh and a financial center in Charlotte. The state has a rich history, being significant in the American Revolution and Civil War. North Carolina is famous for its BBQ and culinary traditions as well its thriving arts scene in cities such as Durham, Asheville, and Chapel Hill.

Uptown Charlotte NC First Ward
Uptown Charlotte's First Ward is a neighborhood located in the northeastern part of the city, adjacent to the central business district. Historically, First Ward was primarily a residential area, but over the years it has undergone significant redevelopment and revitalization, and now includes a mix of residential, commercial, and entertainment options. Some notable landmarks in First Ward include the Spectrum Center, which is home to the Charlotte Hornets NBA basketball team, and the Levine Museum of the New South, which offers exhibits and programming focused on the history of the South since the Civil War. First Ward is also home to several parks and green spaces, including First Ward Park, a 4-acre urban park with a playground, water feature, and event lawn. Additionally, the neighborhood is connected to other parts of Uptown via the LYNX Blue Line light rail, which runs through the heart of First Ward with stops at the 7th Street Station and the Spectrum Center Station.
Giant Rings
The three giant rings in the NCMA Park, also known as Gyre, were constructed in 1999 and are one of the Museum’s most photographed artworks. The sculpture by American artist Thomas Sayre is part of the permanent collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina. Sayre is a Raleigh-based artist and architect, he has constructed works of art all over the world. To create his art, Sayre uses earth and soil from the ground where his sculptures will eventually stand to form earth casts.

Color Us Blue
North Carolina Museum of Art’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Court and Garden stands Auguste Rodin’s The Three Shades. Auguste Rodin's sculpture "The Three Shades" is a bronze sculpture that was created between 1880 and 1904. It is part of a larger work called "The Gates of Hell", which was commissioned by the French government in 1880 to be a set of doors for a museum of decorative arts in Paris. "The Three Shades" depicts three nude male figures, each standing on one leg and leaning forward with their arms outstretched. The figures are identical in form and gesture, and appear to be looking down into the depths of hell. The sculpture is intended to represent the souls of the damned, who are forever trapped in the underworld. Rodin was deeply inspired by Dante's "Divine Comedy" and "The Gates of Hell" was his attempt to capture the spirit of Dante's work in sculpture. "The Three Shades" is one of the most iconic pieces from the series and is often regarded as a masterpiece of bronze casting. Auguste Rodin's sculpture "The Three Shades" is part of the permanent collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina, as shown here. The museum acquired the sculpture in 1955, and it has been on display at the museum ever since. The sculpture is located in the museum's West Building, which houses the museum's collection of European art from antiquity to the 19th century. "The Three Shades" is displayed alongside other works of art from the same period, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. The North Carolina Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in the southeastern United States and is home to a collection of more than 40,000 works of art from around the world. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and events throughout the year.

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