Category: 2025
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Reflection
I see myself and my community reflected in the Brooklyn Museum’s celebration of diversity and global perspectives. As someone who values learning about different cultures and connecting across backgrounds, I relate to the museum’s inclusive exhibitions that highlight underrepresented voices and stories from around the world. The museum’s blend of history, art, and social awareness…
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Reflection
One piece of art that invoked strong feelings for me was “Shifting the Gaze” (2017) by Titus Kaphar. When I first saw it, I was struck by the way Kaphar painted over most of the figures in white, leaving only the young Black boy visible. This powerful contrast made me feel both sadness and admiration.…
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Garden Landscape
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Reflection
Museums always seemed to be laid out by specific collections, where paintings are lined by ornate frames and artifacts are encased upon podiums. But after seeing the unconventional layout of the Brooklyn Museum, it changed my perspective on how works of historical or cultural significance are displayed. Whether it be the shelves of sculptures or…
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Reflection
This experience challenged my previous ideas about museums because I used to believe that museums were uninteresting. I previously thought that museums just had paintings and sculptures to look at, and nothing would pique my interest. However, the Brooklyn Museum is thoughtfully laid out with a wide array of art pieces and even a cinema-inspired…
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Reflection
Having previously worked in a smaller, local museum, my initial impression of this larger museum, especially focusing only on the fifth floor, was that it would be a quick visit. However, I was completely surprised by how expansive the floor was, revealing incredible pieces that just kept going. This experience truly challenged my assumptions about…
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First Personage
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Reflection
Before “Night at the Museum” I thought of museums as places that were meant to challenge visitors to expand their mindsets. No matter what content the museum houses–artistic, scientific, historical, or performative artifacts–they always aim to change the way we think, or to allow us to view things in an entirely different perspective: museums are…
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Reflection
The piece of art that stood out to mee the most was Sunset at Sea by Thomas Moran. When I first saw the painting, I felt a deep sense of peace and calmness. The way Moran painted the waves and ocean made me feel like I was right there, watching the water move gently under…
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Reflection
A piece of art that invoked strong feelings for me was Faith Ringgold’s “For the Women’s House.” The painting was created for women incarcerated on Rikers Island. In her painting she depicts women as different professions. The mural was created in an attempt to make these incarcerated women feel that after prison there is hope.…
