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Snaphot Exhibit at Macaulay

hlee — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:19:53 +0000

The event was a success! This was different from any other event we've attended because we were the featured artists. It was fun to see the photographs that my classmates presented in class be put on display. I was also looking for my photograph in the collection and was excited when I spotted it. The pictures were categorized based on subject. I was surprised to see so many similiar photographs. There were many pictures featuring New York City nightlife. The bright lights, tall buildings, and beautiful landscape was a good depiction of the neighborhood I relate to.

Individual Visit #3: Trip to the MoMA

hlee — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:43:30 +0000

Who is Timothy Walter Burton? Primarily known as a filmmaker, he is an artist who taps into the fantasy world. His works know no boundaries. Stepping into the creature's mouth, the entrance to his exhibit at the MoMA, I was taken into the Burton universe. There were sculptures, drawings, and paintings that illustrate his talent as an artist beyond the big screen. There were little alien creature sculptures with many eyes. There was a boy with nails in his eyes. It was a bit gruesome-looking, but I couldn't avert my gaze. This was true of many of the pieces at the exhibit.

Individual Visit #2: Trip to the American Folk Art Museum

hlee — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:49:56 +0000

On Tuesday, when most of us have quite a large chunk of free time in between classes, Natasha, Stephanie, Aimee, Laura, Jerrica, and I went on a trip to the MoMA. Who would have thought that the MoMA would be closed on Tuesdays? We were all shocked by the sign that was planted outside the museum indicating that it was not open. I was definitly disappointed because I had hoped to see the Tim Burton exhibit that everyone was raving about. I caught a glimpse of it during our class tour of the MoMA. I told myself that I would return to see the exhibit.

MoMA tour 11/18

hlee — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:13:21 +0000

The class went on a tour of the cubism exhibit at the MoMA. We looked at several different paintings by Pablo Picasso. One that stuck with me was "Girl with a Mandolin." It's an oil painting made by Picasso in the early 1900s in Paris.

At the Doris Freedman Plaza

hlee — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:08:28 +0000

It's difficult if not impossible to walk past Doris Freedman Plaza without stopping or looking back at the two coloful monumental pieces situated at the center of the entrance to the walkway. There is a hotdog vendor right beside them, and another statue across the street. They are surrounded by trees, buildings, cars, and people all around.

At the MOMA: Les Demoiselles d' Avignon

hlee — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:07:38 +0000

Demoiselles d' Avignon is a painting that features five females in the nude. Each one is in a different position and all meet your gaze directly if you stare into the painting. It's an uneasy confrontation that engages the viewer like we discussed in class. Their bodies are very angular and strong, but nonetheless still feminine. It would have never occurred to me that these women were prostitutes from a brothel. I thought it was a bold painting celebrating the strength of women in their bare and natural state. The confrontation that can come across as uneasy is really effective here.

Alexander String Quartet at the Baruch Performing Arts Center

hlee — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:44:02 +0000

The Alexander String Quartet's performance began with a sweet sounding introduction. I've always admired violins for their ability to produce music that can sound sweet yet powerful. The performance was a nice reminder. The classical music they played was calming. The soft notes were floating through my ears. They were so sweet in fact that I would love to listen it on the train during stressful morning rush hours and whenever I just needed to cool my head. I pictured a scene from a disney movie, one in which all the magical creatures of the forest would come running.

Asia Night at Fordham College at Lincoln Center

hlee — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:02:13 +0000

This past Friday, my friend invited me to attend an event called Asia Night at her school, Fordham University. The event was organized by APAC (the Asian Pacific American Coalition). My friend was the opening act, so I was even more excited about seeing the performance. The night was filled with awesome vocal and dance performances by students and professional singers and dancers. It was a great evening.

Quartett at the BAM Harvey Theater

hlee — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:25:18 +0000

Seeing the Quartett was definitly a one-of-a-kind experience. The BAM Harvey Theater bred a new kind of atmosphere. The building was faded, but it added to the theatrical sense. Being seated high up, we were able to witness everything pretty clearly. I had a hard time trying to see who was speaking though. The subtitles that were put on the tv screen did help alot.

The Hard Nut: "Irony and Sincerity"

hlee — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:00:26 +0000

I'm looking forward to seeing The Hard Nut in class. After reading "Irony and Sincerity," I have high hopes for Mark Morris's production of the classic Nutcracker ballet. The reading addresses the meaning behind The Hard Nut and how Morris attempted to combine the classics with popular culture. Morris was an unconventional rebel artist, and I admire his thoughts and visions that put his play in motion. His beliefs and ideas about the "common human fate" are provocative.