Category: Reflections
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Reflection
The piece “Chinatown Block Watch” (2022) by Susan Chen immediately caught my eye. Its bright, vibrant colors alongside the extremely detailed faces automatically reminded me of the smaller communities of New York. It felt (and still feels) welcoming in a way. The art style reminded me of how I used to draw back in elementary…
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I am a nursing major and I saw a strong relationship between my major and the Brooklyn Museum. This experience at the Night at the Museum showed me the importance of anatomy and the human body. Many of the paintings showcased anatomy.
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The experience I had at the museum tonight definitely challenged my previous ideas about museums. I always visited museums with the mindset that I was an observer, but never really went and discussed the ideas I generated about the art works I saw. However, tonight I got the chance to discuss my ideas, and even…
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I see history and culture in the Museum. My community, myself, and New York is built on the cultures of our past. These cultures are all displayed in the museum as a form of art. Seeing who lived on the very land we live on today, how different types of people were treated, and how…
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More in general. The art works on display rarely had a general theme per each room, giving a scattered impression. I wish that we were able to see the other floors, or even just the closed off Monet section. I also feel like there should be more diversity in their artists, oftentimes they had African…
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I would like to see more Native American artwork, considering there were some pieces that were anti colonialism, I think it would be nice to have some pieces which place an emphasis on the culture of Native Americans especially in the New York region. I think there was not enough of this type of artwork.
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A piece of art that evoked a strong emotion for me was Doors by Christian Marclay. This piece is a film that depicts people going in and out of doors, but as a door closes, the camera’s perspective shifts to a different scene, of a different person closing a door. I found this piece enjoyable…
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This portrait immediately caught my attention because of the woman’s unsettling expression. There is a sharpness in her eyes and a faint, almost smug smile that gives the impression she isn’t a kind or genuine person. The artist’s use of shadow and muted color makes her seem distant and untrustworthy, as if she’s concealing her…
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The title of this painting was Niagara. I didn’t catch the artist name but it was in the marine exhibit. The painting was that of Niagara Falls and it was very beautifully painted. It was the American side of Niagara Falls and it was easy to tell it was painted but it was still very…
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I would highly suggest not only my fellow Macaulay students, but everyone in general to frequently visit museums. Exhibits, especially in NYC, are so vast and diverse that you’re able to tap into experiences and cultures you would have otherwise never experienced. The Brooklyn Museum stood out to me in particular due to its unique…
