Trip to Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL
We've gotten into the habit lately of visiting art museums in whatever city we happen to be in, big or small. What we're finding is there are some real gems all over the place! On a recent trip to Huntsville, Alabama we took in Huntsville Museum of Art. It was just the right size to be able to fit in a visit between other scheduled activities.
There were a couple of things that stood out to me. First, with this size museum, they have the advantage of being able to present their collection in easily digestible portions. In other words, the displays are not overwhelming because many pieces are grouped in smaller settings. This conveys a sense of intimacy with the work.
I actually enjoy that kind of staging because it creates a feeling of adventure as well. You instinctively know you're going to be presented with a different art movement, theme, or medium as you move through the galleries. It builds an excitement into the experience. You want to see what comes next.
That brings me to the second thing I noticed about this museum: the fantastic amount of women artists' representation. At one point we were in a room of paintings and over half were from women artists. It was so refreshing!
Artist Gianmaria Buccellati had a gallery to herself:
There was a themed exhibit on the subject of food in art, - loved that idea!
An effective, polished exhibit entitled "A Walk Through Time" which chronologically presented art through the ages.
I just really appreciated the variety of mediums and voices in the collection at Huntsville Art Museum.
Comments
Post a Comment