Dalí: The Image Disappears
The Art Institute of Chicago’s first ever exhibition dedicated to Salvador Dalí.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting a Salvador Dalí exhibition and it was truly a mesmerizing experience. As soon as I walked into the space, I was immediately transported into Dalí's surreal world filled with melting clocks, distorted faces, and bizarre landscapes. The exhibition showcased a wide range of Dalí's work spanning from his early days as a young artist to his later years. It was fascinating to see the evolution of his style and how it became more and more eccentric as he aged. One piece that particularly captured my attention was "Inventions of the Monsters" painting. Seeing it in person was an entirely different experience than just seeing it in textbooks or online. I could truly appreciate the intricate details and the sheer genius behind the work. Overall, the Salvador Dalí exhibition was a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget.
Going to the Art Institute of Chicago is an awe-inspiring experience that leaves you in awe of the beauty and creativity that can come from the human mind! With its extensive collection of art from a diverse range of cultures and time periods, the Art Institute offers visitors the chance to see pieces created by some of the world's most famous artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso. Whether it's exploring the highlights of the collection or discovering something new in one of the museum's special exhibitions, there's always something to appreciate and learn from at the Art Institute of Chicago. Walking through the halls, you get a sense of the immense artistic talent that has defined the human experience over the centuries, and it's impossible not to be moved by the beauty and power that each piece possesses.
Photo Exhibition// Kwame Brathwaite: Things Well Worth Waiting For
We also saw a photo exhibition of a photographer I have not heard of before. I loved their work with fashion, portraiture and bands as you can possibly guess why!
Christmas Eve At The Art Museum
The night before the 25th.
As the snowfall intensified outside, I made my way through the dimly lit galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago. The towering marble statues in the center of the room, and staircases adorned with twinkling lights and shimmering ornaments, cast a warm glow across the entire museum. I marveled at the intricate brushstrokes of European works ranging from 1400-1900.
We also hit up the print and drawings room. Made a stop to the Photography & Media room. Had fun among the sculptures of the Greek, Roman and Byzantine world. Pure magic of the night before Christmas.
As we made my way out of the museum and back into the frosty Chicago air, I felt inspired and grateful for the experience of being surrounded by such beauty.
Random Cemetery
As we walked up a narrow dirt road, the dense trees on either side began to thin out, revealing a huge cement block like structure. Intrigued, we walked up to it and cautiously made our way around it to find steps leading up to a huge wooden cross.. It was as if time had stood still; ancient gravestones stood amongst the blades of grass, their engravings barely legible with age. The eerie silence was only broken by the sound of leaves rustling overhead. The Gothic architecture of the weathered structure, possibly a mausoleum, was both haunting and beautiful, making me feel like I was in a different world altogether. I couldn't help but wonder about the stories of the people buried there, and why such a captivating place was hidden away in the middle of the woods.
