Which museum in New Mexico was founded to preserve Georgia O’Keeffe’s art and legacy?
Answer
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum was founded in New Mexico to preserve and interpret Georgia O’Keeffe’s art and legacy.
The museum opened in Santa Fe in 1997, eleven years after O’Keeffe’s death. Its collection includes paintings, drawings, photographs, and archival materials connected with O’Keeffe and her career.
The museum also operates the Georgia O’Keeffe Home and Studio in Abiquiú. That historic property gives visitors context for the landscapes and architectural details that appear throughout her work. It is distinct from the New Mexico Museum of Art, another important Santa Fe institution with a broader collection.