Mexico's Guggenheim Museum in Cuernavaca, MX is one of the many museums in the world that the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation has created and operated. Although currently under construction, the Guggenheim Museum is scheduled to be completed in 2009. The inspiration for the Guggenheim Museum in Cuernavaca came about from Evelyn Lambert, an art lover originally from Venice, Italy, who moved to Cuernavaca, Mexico when her asthma forced her to move. Soon after her move to Cuernavaca, she became the city's largest art patron. She began entertaining artists and hosting art exhibits for locals and visitors interested in art with the help of her friend Victor Contreras.
Lambert and Contreras began contacting Mexican government officials to find out if they would like to have a Guggenheim in their state. The response was very positive so the plans were soon underway. With donations of land by the Monterrery Tec University as well as by local farmers, the construction of the land began. Because of the importance of the museum, many businesses donated time and money towards this project. Although Lambert has since passed away, her dream lives on as the project progresses to completion. Other projects in the making in this region to help the museum include a school of architecture as well as an airport nearby, which would encourage the construction of luxury hotels. Guadalajara in an important area for those interested in culture and art. It was this interest that prompted the Guggenheim foundation to approve the construction of this museum. Upon completion, the museum will be Latin America's tallest structure.
