Let’s start with the fact that I know absolutely nothing about art. Despite having a mother who has been an artist her whole life and dragged me along to art shows and museums as a kid (notice I used the word dragged), none of the information stuck. I know nothing about techniques, the history of the artists, the evolution of art, nada… That being said, since art is subjective anyway, you don’t need to know anything at all to go and look. Now I just pay attention to my reaction to the art itself; some I find repulsive, some makes me angry, some makes me laugh, others make me ponder, and some I just find beautiful…
A few years ago, when LACMA opened the Broad Contemporary Art Museum, we decided to take the kids to see the Jeff Koons exhibit. We thought this would be a good first step for all of us since his art is so whimsical and fun. To our pleasant surprise, the kids were given free memberships that are valid until they are 18 years old and the accompanying adult gets in free! The program is called NexGen, so bring those kiddies with you for a free day at the museum!
We went a few weeks ago during our school spring break and had a light lunch at the Stark Bar, a contemporary setting in the courtyard between the buildings. We shared a burrata appetizer and a mushroom and truffle oil flatbread. It was a lovely afternoon and I am looking forward to going back. The kids are looking forward to seeing the Tim Burton exhibit that starts at the end of April. No more dragging along for me. I want to go, my kids want to go and it’s free. Thanks Mom, I guess a bit of it sunk in after all!
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