My current major at the money is political science. As a political science major we can enhance the understanding of art in a museum by exploring the intersection of politics, culture, and identity. Art often reflects societal values, power dynamics, and historical contexts, serving as a medium for political expression and critique. By analyzing artworks…

Richard Mayhew, Before the Storm This painting invoked a strong feeling of nostalgia for me. This is because to me the painting reminded me of when I was in my home and it was storming outside. To me it looked like there is a window and it is pouring heavily on it. You are looking…

The Brooklyn Museum’s new exhibition is a clear depiction of the cultural climate in New York. Art is interpreted in various ways, but New York is know for its spunky-spin of cultural weight placed in each piece. When I explore and create art, I don’t stick to one style as it’s not the way I…

Being a film and media production student, I think going to museums is really important in learning about art and culture, especially those that show history of where I live. As I have only lived here for two years, I don’t really know much about New York, but being in places like this that make…

I found myself never really enjoying museums when I was young. I found them incredibly boring and never really understood why they were so important. Tonight however showed me that behind everything museum is a story even if we don’t realize it. I also saw that they can be an inspiration for my own personal…