Day At the Museum

On Friday, March 16th, our intercultural communications class enjoyed the luxury of going to the museum at Clark Atlanta University. As culturally enriching as the museum is, it was actually not our original destination. We initially planned to attend a program in which the queens of Ghana were going to speak. Some issues came up and they were no longer able to be present. Luckily, an overseer of the Clark Atlanta Museum suggested we enjoy what they have to offer as a supplement, and Viola! That's where we ended up I am not a museum buff, but I did have a favorite piece. My favorite piece was a spot on the wall with two picture hangers and an outline of dust that gave the idea that a picture used to be present. It was used as a sarcastic rant by the artist to illuminate the loss of the quality in artistry. It was very unique. Speaking to the woman in charge, she stated that the way that portion of the exhibit was made was by hanging a picture frame on the wall and painting around it. Clark Atlanta repaints the wall often, so the dirty look is the look of an unpainted wall. Other than that, the museum was nice. It just was not my kind of thing. Art is a jewel of intercultural communication. Through art, people are able to connect without language and become awe-inspiring by what is presented before them. Art may not be on my list of enjoyable sights, but I do have an understanding of its importance.