Category: Reflections
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I would love to see more modern New York Art. I didn’t recognize any of the artists except Robert Maplethroppe, and even then we only saw one of his pieces, and none of his photography. I would love to see more New York artists, especially considering this museum is in NYC. I would also love…
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I see myself and other New Yorkers in the mix of different cultures and stories shown in this museum. It reminds me how people from all backgrounds come together to share history and art. It also shows how art past, present, and future can be applied to your life today.
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I chose the “what will you witness” exhibit. It featured a serious of vintage videos and works that represented different aspects of culture within New York. This work specifically the video of Notorious B.I.G performing a freestyle resonated with me because it reminded me of my own connection with New York and my fathers love…
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If I had to say the way I and the New Yorkers are portrayed here I’d have few words, mainly because I feel every piece of me among these artworks. The way nature portrays our past and the form of portraying those feelings that cannot be expressed through faces but through objects. A simple statement…
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Although it may not have been the intention, as I french major I see correlation between artworks from various regions of the world and the francophone world. I especially notice this in artworks depicting bright flowers and colors. I associate these vivid works with the themes of youth and new beginnings. I see a connection…
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I chose this piece because I feel like I don’t normally see paintings with spots on them. But when learning more about it, I learned that it’s to cover up the signs that these women were colonized. I think it’s a very powerful gesture to metaphorically fight back against colonization.
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At the Brooklyn Museum, I saw parts of myself and my community reflected in the stories and artwork that center culture, identity, and resilience. Growing up in the Bronx, I’ve always been surrounded by creativity that comes from struggle and pride and walking through the museum, I felt that same energy. Whether it was the…
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This piece resonated the most with me because it reminds me of how people put on makeup to cover and conceal blemishes or even fake moles over scars.
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I haven’t really visited museums as much, so this definitely was a great experience. I got to see so much diverse and unique artwork, and I was able to deeply connect to them as well. I was really fascinated by the museum! I would definitely encourage other Macaulay student to visit museums, as it definitely…
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An art piece that stood out to me was “The Arm Wrestle of Chip & Spike; aka: Star-Makers” by Oscar Yi Hou. This art piece instantly captured my attention with the bold coloring. It has a ton of vibrant colors, that contrast with the human bodies and black framing. The two figures look extremely human,…
