As vice president of the National Institute of Clinical Research in Los Angeles, Mark Paskewitz oversees the efforts of nine geographically based teams. In his spare time, Mark Paskewitz views his favorite artists' works in museums around the world.
The Maryhill Museum of Art is a lesser-known museum with an impressive collection. Its obscurity is in great part due to its isolated location on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, about 100 miles from Portland, Oregon. Additionally, the museum is only open a portion of the year, from March 15 to November 15.
The Maryhill Museum stands out among art museums for two reasons. First, as a result of its unique environment, it occupies a 5,300-acre property, perched high on the cliffs overlooking the Columbia River. The grounds are meticulously cared for, with sculptures and other artworks dotting the landscape.
Second, the museum is no less impressive once you step inside. The collection boasts 80 works by Auguste Rodin, fashion mannequins from the Théâtre de la Mode, an American Indian collection with prehistoric and contemporary objects, and works by renowned Pacific Northwest artists. For fanatics of Rodin, it is a must-visit.
