Ross and I tried to hit up two of those the other day. While we were sorely disappointed with one of them, the second one instantly became my favorite museum! Have a lookie here....
Not. a fan. Since I find science to be a bit confusing, I was expecting and hoping this to be hands-on fun. I especially had high hopes because I LOVE The Museum of Science + Industry in Chicago, where you can be part of a "tornado," you can push buttons to rush water out in a tsunami-like pattern, you can understand number patterns by getting lost in a maze, you can view + touch + experience models of war machines, and much, much more. This particular science museum was such a flop. All we did was walk around and read the information. We couldn't touch or play or experience, which is how children learn best. And yes, I've just grouped myself in with children, as I learn best with hands-on activities!
Although the bottom picture was cool and engaging {aren't all bubbles?!}, Chicago has you beat, London Town. Sorry. Well, to be honest, I'm not so sorry {Chitown pride :)}.
I will admit that I don't understand modern art one bit. The one thing I understand is that it's often times strange work, but I do enjoy using my imagination to create some kind of meaning or background story {I don't know if this is the right thing to do....}. The Saatchi Gallery is no different: modern art + confusion + imagination.
However, this has been hands down my favorite museum so far {it even beats the V+A Museum, which I thought was stunning!}. Why? Because they host a competition for schools, in which the winning school has the opportunity to display its art for all museum goers and members. As a teacher, what is not to love about this museum allowing students to create art for an authentic audience?!
As a side note, these kids and I must be kindred spirits as I love shoes + anything and everything animal print {can you see the leopard print in the weave above?}.
97,000!!!!! What do you think they'll do with all those when the exhibit ends? I hope recycle, that's for sure! I guess I'm lucky enough to be a member of this gallery now, so I hope to find out :).