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Nelson-Atkins and Philadelphia Museum of Art Wager Master Works on Game’s Outcome
Kansas City, MO. – There’s a feeling of déjà vu as Super Bowl LIX approaches. As in the 2023 match-up, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9 for the big game. Which means the directors of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Philadelphia Museum of Art will each put a master work from their respective collections on the line for loan.
“Our friends in Philadelphia so enjoyed their last visit to the Nelson-Atkins two years ago that we expect to see them again this year, as we are confident our team will once again be victorious,” said Julián Zugazagoitia, Director & CEO of the Nelson-Atkins. “Philadelphia’s art museum has so many amazing works that would look beautiful in our galleries.”
“I cannot wait to host our friends and colleagues at the Nelson-Atkins here in Philadelphia,” said Sasha Suda, the George D. Widener Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “We will offer a proper Philly welcome as the city celebrates our Eagles’ win on the Rocky Steps. There’s no doubt that we are eyeing up their world-class collection and thinking about what would look best on our walls.”
Leading up to the big game, the Nelson-Atkins will serve East Eagle Wings with tomatillo herb salsa as well as a KC Kingdom Brisket platter. In the evening, the museum will be bathed in red light in support of its hometown team.
#MuseumBowl25 is on. Expect playful collaboration between the two museums on social media. Join the fun by following #MuseumBowl25 on Instagram and Facebook.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art have incredible collections, each filled with enviable works of art that would make especially choice loans. The shortlist of the contending MuseumBowl25 masterworks will be revealed after the curators huddle at their respective museums to consider the potential spoils of victory.
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