Acquiring new art for a museum's permanent collection can be a complex, and sometimes political process. When the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art found out they'd be able to keep three of New York-based artist Roxy Paine's Scumak sculptures, they decided to open up the decision to the public.
By Laura Spencer
Kansas City, Mo. – Acquiring new art for a museum's permanent collection can be a complex, and sometimes political process.