Art is Where You Find It

The Museum of the City of New York resembled a Georgian mansion with wide, marble steps and red brick walls. It was a museum completely dedicated to the history of New York City. The city known for its mesmerizing buildings, active election participation, and unique Broadway shows. These were some of the aspects that I explored in the museum about New York City. [Read more →]

Artists from the “Cooper-Hewitt: National Design Museum” have portrayed several interesting things which must be visited by everyone; I also wish to revisit this museum. Colors and seats: how strange, intricate, and truly amazing. The main focus seems to have been the variations of colors and how they correlate with housing, furniture, mood, and the learning process. [Read more →]

“Like, oh my god, this is third time I’ve watched it and I’m still psyched for it!!”, the preteen girl, sitting in the row behind me, repeatedly tells her friend as everyone begins getting settled in their seats. Since it opened on Broadway in 2003, Wicked has continued to generate as much buzz as mega Broadway musical hits such as “The Lion King” or “Spamalot”.  This recreated version of L. Frank Baum’s enchanted land is a treat for all those who dare to venture into this unfamiliar world of Oz.

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Imagine standing in the middle of a song and dance-filled East Village late at night. The scent of smoke, from the burning papers in the trash, fills your nostrils. See the lights from the stores below and the homes above. Sitting in the middle of the row, towards the rear, I still could feel the passion and excitement of “Rent”. [Read more →]

Hidden among the heart of New York City is the center of art diversity, from dancing to music to paintings and museums. One of the many prominent museums is the Museum of Modern Art. The MoMA was recently renovated in an attempt to enhance its vibrant collection of contemporary art. Japanese architect Yoshiro Taniguchi worked with many curators to efficaciously display art in both spacious and confined galleries. When I first entered the museum, I felt slightly smaller being in such a roomy gallery. As I moved up the levels, more and more paintings lined the walls, each more intense than the last. With six extravagant floors, the MoMA houses many permanent and temporary exhibitions. At this moment, Van Gogh and Ernst Kirchner have taken over the attention of museum visitors. However, I personally am more interested in Dreamland, a set of architectural experiments dating back to the 1970s. Slightly concealed by walls and walls of photographs, this collection is mind boggling and really raises questions about the artists’ intentions. [Read more →]