The Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Aveune.

I took a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I wasn’t expecting for the journey from Brooklyn to Central Park to be long, but it was.  I had to take the 2 train (since no 5 trains were in service that day) to Atlantic/Pacific Street, and then transfer to the 4 train, to get off at 86th street!

When you get out from the train station the first thing you will notice is a big H&M. To get to the museum you’re going to walk down Madison Ave until you get to 82nd Street. When you get to 82nd street you’re going to walk one block to 5th Ave, and there it is.

This was my first time going to the museum, and I know it won’t be my last.  By looking at the museum and hearing from other people, you know it is a very BIG museum.

When I walked in the first thing I noticed is that it seemed very unorganized. There were a lot of people confused on where to pay, and people were just standing around. It was a complete mess. For example, one line to get a button was for credit and another was for cash. The museum gives you a button that you’re suppose to wear somewhere visible, because there were probably  situations where people would used a button from their previous visit and not know that there is a new button everyday.

On to the art!

Edward Steichen’s (American, b. Luxembourg, 1879–1973) 1904 print, The Flatiron.

There were a few photographs that caught my eye. One of the photos was the piece called “The Flatiron” by Edward Steichen. The reason why I like this picture is because of how dark it is. The way the dark tree branches cover up the lightly colored building, and the figures of people I believe on carriages  just make a nice picture overall. I like the blend of the shadows and the composition.

Another photo that caught my eye was the piece called “The Pool” by Anne W. Brigman. I like this picture because it seems like the photographer knew that people probably liked going swimming in the area, and decided to take a picture. So, its not really a photograph, but its also not a snap shot. The tree also stands out to me.

Anne W. Brigman's (American, 1869–1950)1906 print, The Pool.

You might not notice, but it’s the only tree in the background and it just seems odd, but in a good way.

This is just a small insight on how I feel about the Metropolitan Museum and its work.  It’s a wonderful experience and I encourage everyone who loves and is inspired by art to go visit.  I don’t want to tell you all the details about the museum because I would like for you to experience it yourself.