Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and much the same can be said of art. What one person considers to be a moving piece of artwork can seem like nothing more than some paint splotches to someone else. There's been a lot of discussion about whether the new addition to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City is beautiful or not, and once again, it all comes down to the perspective of the person looking at it.

I had a chance to visit the new Bloch Building on Sunday during the grand opening weekend. I can tell you that even as the debate about the outside of the structure continues, there's much less concern about the inside. The Bloch Building is simply a gorgeous place to look at art. It's modern, yes, but dazzling as well. I'm not an architecture critic, but I know that I really enjoyed walking around the new addition. Kudos also to the museum's staff and volunteers who pulled out all the stops for the hundreds of people who came out for the grand opening.

So what about the outside? Well, I have to admit I'm still not so sure about it. In some ways it is a beautiful building, and while I visited during daylight hours, I can imagine it's incredible when lit up at night. But the Bloch Building just doesn't seem to fit in with the original building or the grounds around the museum. It does look a little bit like fancy storage or warehouse buildings.

Don't let that keep you away. Take some time to visit this new addition to the cultural fabric of Kansas City. I guess the best art stirs up emotions and brings out strong feelings, positive and negative. Decide for yourself. Visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum.