One of the great aspects of attending a CUNY College is that you have access to go to many museums in New York City for free. This week I went to the Museum of Modern Art because it showcases some of the most diverse art in the contemporary world.
The Museum of Modern Art has a sense of calmness and relaxation that’s feel as if you’re in a whole new world. Although it was crowded, I barely noticed the people around me because the art captured all my attention. The museum showcased some artwork I wouldn’t have thought they would even consider displaying. For instances, MoMA has a fashion exhibit, which presents 111 past clothing and accessories that have had a powerful impact during the 20th and 21st centuries and that have made an impact in fashion today. I did not think MoMA would create an exhibit about fashion let alone clothing and accessories that were so trendy and important to pop-culture. My favorite was the clothing of Saree because it was a representation of my culture and I like how they contributed to the exhibit full of predominantly American fashion style. They even had a video showing people how to wear a Saree. Many people were surprised by the process of wearing a Saree, and one woman even said, “It must take hours to put it on!”
The Museum of Modern Art showcased some of the most diverse artists that have shaped the way we view art today. They all tell fascinating stories and displays their art with such raw and captivating emotion. One, for example, was Untitled (Chair) by Louise Bourgeois, which was a sculpture representing the artist’s feelings of isolation and loneliness she experienced in her family life. This sculpture captured my attention at first because of how small it was and how unique it was. It was a sculpture of mother and child, connected by the umbilical cord. I felt as if I can almost feel the emotions of the artist.
I would definitely go to the MoMA again because of its uncommon representation of art.