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avedon exhibit at the sf moma

Yesterday I went to see the Richard Avedon photography exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. It was easily the best photography I have ever seen. I was overcome with emotion by his portraits. As an Academy of Art student I receive free admission and discounts for special events. I try to visit as often as I can and have seen so many fantastic exhibits with Olafur Eliasson, Joseph Cornell, and Richard Avedon being my favorites. It is really a treat.

Take your time

Joseph Cornell

Yesterday I went to the SF MOMA after class. A of A students can get in for free and it is like 2 blocks away. Win. First I visited their cafe and had a jam-filled scone that was awesomely delicious and some ginger tea. It was decorated very cool and honestly I could have stayed there for hours, but I was sure that the museum would close before then. The first exhibit that I visited was the work of Joseph Cornell. I had never heard of him before but instantly fell in love with his collage as art style. He creates these wonderful little cabinets of curiosities that are magical. Next I went to the big Olafur Eliason presentation called “Take your time.” It is hard to explain but it is like a cross between a science project and interpretative art. I felt like a small child experiencing sensations like weather, color, space, and reflection for the first time. I swear that I spent the whole afternoon grinning like a loon. I highly recommend visiting the MOMA if you are ever in the area, and “Take your time” will be shared until February 24th. It is not to be missed!

Olafur Eliasson