Category: 2025
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Reflection
I usually don’t find much connection between my major and museums because psychology on the surface doesn’t seem to relate to art at all. However, after viewing all these pieces and really seeing them instead of just looking, I started to consider what the artist’s motive behind creating each piece was and what emotions each…
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Reflection
One piece of art that invoked strong feelings for me was We Are the 99% by Sebastian Errazuriz. When I first saw it, I felt a mix of anger and admiration. The anger came from the reminder of how unfair wealth distribution can be, but I also admired how Errazuriz turned something as simple as…
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Reflection
I see myself in this museum when the paintings are centered around New Yorkers. In some paintings, they depict regular citizens or sports teams like the Nets and the Knicks. The familiarity makes me feel represented. In addition, seeings figures like Notorious BIG and Coney Island reminds me of New York’s prominent places and people…
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Reflection
I want to add mythological and spiritual artwork. Much of the work in this museum is heavily based on realism, depicting events that can operate in the realm of reality. But I would like to see more abstract, symbolic work, angels, heaven, hell, gods, etc. I feel the museum would benefit more from a more…
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Reflection
I used to believe that the existence of museums was superficial and could not understand the intellectual depth required to properly understand and enjoy these facilities. Despite not getting an epiphany visiting Brooklyn museum, my first museum visit in 4 years, I now more clearly see the merits of the museum. Each artwork hides a…
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Reflection
I feel what’s missing is more of the street life of Brooklyn. I feel as though it doesn’t have enough modern art.
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Javanese Coat
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BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair)
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Reflection
This art piece made me feel very seen cosmetically. The white clothing and gloves holding something black has such an incredible contrast, and then the colourful hair adds even more of an engaging aura. The facial expression of the woman shows sternness and pride, which is what I strive to get out of Macaulay.
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Reflection
I used to believe that the existence of museums was superficial and could not understand the intellectual depth required to properly understand and enjoy these facilities. Despite not getting an epiphany visiting Brooklyn museum, my first museum visit in 4 years, I now more clearly see the merits of the museum. Each artwork hides a…
