The new Bloch Building has garnered some outstanding national and internation publicity in print. There's a lot being said on blogs as well. Here are a few of my faves:
Architecture for Art (AforA) has some kind words to say about the staff and volunteers of the Nelson-Atkins. Their team was here for opening weekend and got a personal tour from the man of the weekend, Steven Holl. (It was interesting to see the reaction to him as he wandered the Museum, mostly unaccompanied. People treated him like a celebrity, asking him to autograph copies of The Stone and the Feather, their lecture tickets and anything else they could find.)
In case you missed the review in Time on June 11, you can read it online at Richard Lacayo's blog. Lacayo is the one who named Steven Holl America's Best Architect in 2001. I think he was on to something...
One I just found today is Apartment Therapy: New York City which has some nice comments from Kansas Citians living in the Big Apple as well as some local folks.
Another nice one for the local peeps is Studio 109 with their report from the opening black-tie gala. It was a beautiful evening. The pictures (although beautiful) don't do the Museum justice. You must see it in person to get the full effect.
Finally, a nice post from our friends at the Crystal Bridges Museum and their brand new blog.