National GalleryJamaica's important art collection is often overlooked by
tourists, but is well worth visiting. Kingston's National Gallery
displays the works of Jamaica's talented artists, particularly that
of Edna Manley, 19th-century sculptor and the wife of a former
prime minister of Jamaica. Manley's acclaimed
stands in the main lobby of the national
gallery, along with a bronze statue by Christopher Gonzalez of
reggae singer Bob Marley. Other highlights of the collection are
the religious works of Mallica Reynolds, who has been hailed by art
critics as a modern genius.
Address: Roy West Building, Kingston Mall, 12 Ocean
Boulevard
Website: nationalgalleryofjamaica.wordpress.com
Telephone: 922 1561
Opening Time: Open Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to 4.30pm, Friday
from 10am to 4pm, Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Guided tours are
available
Admission: JMD 250 (adults), with concessions available |
