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Mr. Jack Belz, chairman and CEO of Belz Enterprises, and his wife Marilyn, began collecting Asian art in 1968 when the couple wandered into an Asian art gallery in Los Angeles. After several years, their collection had grown significantly. It wasn’t until 1995 that the idea for a museum sparked. That year, Jack Belz had agreed to donate some of their collection to a temporary exhibition at the Pink Palace Museum in Memphis. The display was part of a complementary exhibit to the Wonders: Imperial Tombs of China exhibition taking place at the Cook Convention Center. By 1998 the foundation had been established and the museum was originally named Peabody Place Museum. Today, the collection at Belz Museum serves as a testament to their love of collecting.
When visitors ask Belinda Fish how long it will take to tour the museum that Fish oversees, she tells them, “It can take 45 minutes to an hour, or it can take all day.” Truly, the sight of so many magnificent pieces may compel tourists to linger longer than they planned. Not only are they awed by the beauty and intricacy of the art but by the fact that a gallery of this type is tucked away in downtown Memphis.
Located downtown in the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, the Dynasty Room is a unique setting for any…
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