I think that I can see aspects of myself and aspects of New Yorkers in this museum through the diversity of the exhibits. While the American art exhibit mostly displayed paintings, I feel that it takes a very human-oriented approach to art. All of the objects and paintings on display seem to reflect some part of personal life throughout various societies and time periods. New York is a very culturally diverse place, and the variety of art and subjects of art really reflects this diversity. Some of the artwork may not be relatable to me, but I still find them interesting. Not everything needs to be relatable about art, and the variety of art that can be made appeals to many different groups of people. I personally think that, since a majority of the paintings were made over century ago, it may be difficult to relate to them because the times have changed. However, this does seem to contribute to the fast-paced development of New York and its people.