Jack Becker sees it when visitors lounge on the Joslyn Art Museum’s grand steps, built nearly a century ago, and gawk up at the museum’s new addition.
He sees it on social media, when Nebraskans and museumgoers from around the country post Instagram-worthy photos in the soaring atrium and new pavilion. And the museum director sees it in the large crowds viewing the museum’s new 20th century art collection — housed in the new wing of the museum — as art and architecture collide to bring The Joslyn newfound acclaim.
One year in, it looks like early but unmistakable success…