Event 3: LACMA

After battling through traffic on Wilshire boulevard, I finally arrived at LACMA. My first impression was the iconic row of lights that I have seen on so many movies. The urban light was so delightful to look at and I had a great time there walking through the many columns and rows. It really help me understand how science, electricity, and architecture can be so artistic and beautiful. The lights, so similar yet so different offered so many different perspectives at every angle that you looked at. The cast iron steep lamps serve as a forest nestled on a busy Wilshire boulevard and it acts as a perfect escape from the fast-paced lifestyle of LA

 Once I entered LACMA I quickly noticed Breathing Light. This was so interesting because its exhibit served to eliminate all depth perception I had. The exhibit was fascinating to venture through and I had a wonderful time there

Me soaking in all the fun at LACMA

My time at LACMA was very interesting and fun. Spending a quick day there I would highly suggest because there is so much art to appreciate there and it is such a quick drive away from UCLA. I would highly suggest looking at the urban light whenever someone has the opportunity too because it is a beautiful sculpture that needs to be appreciated. All in all, LACMA was a fantastic learning experience and I am happy I made the venture down a busy Wilshire to visit. 

Event 2: Hammer Museum

After having some trouble finding parking near the hammer museum on a busy Monday morning in Westwood, I finally made it into the Hammer Museum. First walking in I quickly noticed these odd chairs that would rotate on the ground, yet I saw many people enjoying themselves on them. Obviously, I needed to try it out and I quickly was very fond and amused by it and it was the only the beginning of the creative genius that was at the Hammer Museum.

After my small episode of swinging around on the chairs I entered the Provocations studio which showed a futuristic exhibit of architecture. What really caught my eye was the amazing designs of bridges they had on display. The art work enamored me into thinking how this could be a practical use of bridges in the near future. It laid flat over a river for easy commute over, however the catch was that it could raise up to for a curve shape that turned the bridge into many steps so boats or canoes could easily pass under it while pedestrians could still pass over the river. 

The next artwork I enjoyed was a piece about a futuristic building. I thought the artist did a fantastic job of portraying how the environment is going to play a huge role in future society. It was very provocative and showed how trees and bushes are going to be in the foundation of new buildings. I particularly liked how there were trees growing from the roof of this new building as I believe this will be common in the future.

Me capturing in the magnitude of this amazing artwork

I would totally endorse my classmates or anyone to go over to the Hammer Museum and check out what it has to offer especially Provocations. I believed it to be a wonderful exhibit and was very interesting to see their take on the future of society and their perspective. 

Event 1: Fowler Museum

My experience at the Fowler museum was extremely interesting and eventful. As I first entered “Making Strange” I was curious as to what possibly that could have been. I quickly glanced at the goofy and odd outfits that were mounted everywhere. The Indian artist Vivan Sundaram outfits that she created were remarkable. She crafted outfits that were strictly made out of recycled material. This was revolutionary to me and its creativity was over the top. The artist did a fantastic job of bringing her values of a clean and greener planet into her profession of art. Her strange and quirky art were very interesting to look at and she did an amazing job of putting them all together. My experience at “Making Strange” was awe-inspiring and I learned how you can relate social issues into artwork and craft your own view on them. 

Next at the Fowler Museum I entered “Intersections” which showcased different styles of world art. It detailed different art from different local lives around the world. It was fascinating to see the different forms of art intersected together. What stood out to me was the different forms of masks the artist created and each of the little twists they had on them. One mask I found extremely interesting was one that sat on top a bed of nails and sticks and was crafted out of clay. It was a mask that looked so simple yet had minuscule details that showed the intricate side of this work of art. I would suggest going and visiting both of these sites in the Fowler Museum because it can really intrigue anyone and is very interesting.

Me having a wonderful time drenched in art museum fun