high.org has is not about drugs. . .
No, the High Museum is actually named for a Mrs. Joseph M. High who donated her house to become a museum in 1926.

In 1983, it got the first part of the building we see today, designed by American architect Richard Meier.

In 2005, the size of the museum doubled with the opening of a new wing designed by an Italian architect, Renzo Piano. He has also designed such gems as:

• The Menil Collection in Houston
  

• The Centre Pompidou in Paris

I don't want to hate on the "inside out" CP, but I, for one, am quite happy with the museum Atlanta got over the one in Paris.

In contrast to the CP, the High's permanent collection focuses heavily on American, and Southern US works. Most of the international works are European and come in temporary exhibits that become mega events. One year it was Henri Matisse. Very nice.

  ¶ 8:15 PM