Lynne P.
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I absolutely love this museum. In the 8 years we have lived here I just can't get enough. I always try to bring visiting friends and family because it is such a delight for me and I like to share my happy places with friends and family.
My most recent visit was a two fold affair. One of our local Geocaching members was hosting an event and doubling as our docent. Having a guide really pays off. From our guide:
"Chaos and Awe: Painting for the 21st Century" is a sweeping survey of contemporary art from international artists who explore an array of modern-day forces, including globalism, technology, and mass migration, which create overwhelming feelings of wonder and fear. The exhibition features 50 paintings and painting-inspired videos by 35 national and international artists and includes 7 intertwined themes: No Place, Shadows of History, Collisions, Interzone, Virtual Worlds, the Boundless, and Everything. These themes connect the history of the sublime from 18th century landscape painting and literature to contemporary society and the future.
Contemporary art is not for everyone. I enjoy art of all kinds. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder and sometimes you have to open your mind and heart to new adventures or run the risk of become stale and one dimensional.
Props to our guide, John. Aka Episcodad. Thank you for showing us so much!
The glass exhibits are my favorite, the cafe has some good food (albeit a tad overpriced but it is a museum after all and the Louvre gift shop was pricey too). I always hit the gift shop up for their 50% off table for good finds. Matter of fact, I don't think I've ever not bought something when I visit.
The following pics are from the Chaos and Awe visit.
Thank you to all the curators, volunteers, artists and art owners for sharing your time and art with us. We are the lucky ones.