Category: Reflections
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Reflection
After visiting the Brooklyn Museum with Macaulay, I’m realizing that museums serve the very important purpose of bringing people together to understand art. In such a diverse city like New York, there are so many different people constantly interacting with each other, just like within the Macaulay community. During my experience at the Brooklyn museum,…
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Iago’s mirror by Fred Wilson At first, I thought it was a stack of mirrors on each other but someone pointed out to me that the only mirror there is the one on the front, and the other layers were ornamental design, which kind of gives it a 3d effect. This piece reminds me of…
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This reinforced my previous idea about museums, which is that they display information with the intent to display specific messages. I noticed how the layout of each section was different, with certain objects at the center. Also, I learned a lot about different cultures through the exhibits. I would encourage Macaulay students to visit more…
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I always viewed museums as unassuming, so I would attending one. This experience challenged this previous idea by offering me a group of people who were willing to share the ideas on the artwork . When they shared with me, I was able to see a different perspective other than what was given in the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
