If you love architecture or Islamic Arts you have to go on a tour. Check the Honolulu Art Museum four sign up.
On the other hand, the docent was trained to give an overwhelming biography of Ms. Duke. The focus is not on arts, then they should call Doris Duke Museum and her Shangri La.
The docent we had was a good speaker, but she could answer about any story behind those artifacts.
Those artifacts are lovely and interesting. Especially those paintings from Indian Mogul Dynasty are attractive. I want to know each individual story. No clear explanation of each artifact and no clear research on each item.
Doris dukes former house near diamond head on the ocean. Quite spectacular with a lot of art. Reserve tour at honolulu art museum.
I had the privilege of living here back in the 60's. Mom was Aunt Doris' personal chef, Aunt Luise housekeeping, Johnny Gomez always worked tirelessly on artwork. I played in the cascading salt waterfalls, which entered the pool. Played on the swinging beds suspended from the ceiling of the play house. Aunt Doris was a very erudite and passionate person. Walker Inman( her nephew) was a friend and we lost track. Memories are God's way of humbling us of times we enjoyed. I will return next year 2018, to embrace a time so long ago. This is a must see if given a chance!!
Well worth the visit. The guides know their stuff and enjoy their work. I would compare this to the Hurst Castle in San Simeon, CA.
The mansion is gorgeous and surrounded with a natural beauty. Ms. Duke created a paradise for her Hawaii home.
It would be nice for the foundation spend some money to further research on those artifacts because Shangri La is now marketed as a collection of Islamic arts and promote Islamic cultures. Well, why not pay more attention on artifacts and they history .
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