It's a rare occasion that I get to experience true culture since I moved to Corpus Christi. Wednesday the art department at TAMUCC went on a trip to Houston to visit the MFA, the Rothko Chapel, and the galleries that surround it. The weather was gorgeous. The art was breathtaking and mesmerizing. The day was almost perfect (the only imperfection was the 4 hour drive on the charter bus). The visiting exhibit at the MFAH is the French Masterpieces (1800-1920) collection from the Met. I decided to take the headphones (I usually don't) and what greeted by a pleasant sounding french voice telling me tidbits about the famous works of Seurat, Courbet, Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, and a slew of other french masters. Cypresses by Van Gogh was glorious. The raw emotions that practically bled from the painting were incredible. The brush strokes gave me chills. There is nothing like seeing a Van Gogh in person. I can say that at this point in my life (I'm only 24, I'm sure in sixty years I'll have a different answer). Oh! I didn't mention my beloved Matisse and the enigmatic Magritte! They were there too! I long for the day when, with diploma in hand (or in suitcase), I will return to a city of culture and style. I will cherish my years on the beach, but the big city lifestyle calls to me. Only 3 more semesters to go...
The facade of the Beck Building.
A photogenic squirrel outside the Cy Twombly gallery (the guard hand fed him peanuts).
This is the neon tunnel that connects the two buildings of the MFAH. On either side of the black walkway is a drop off! You can't tell that unless you look very closely when you're walking through there! (Sorry the pic is blurry...no flash).
Me on our last stop, tired from a long day of art ogling.
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As a neighbor to the north, I can't imaging what you're talking about when you say there's no culture in Corpus Christie...(insert large gutteral laugh). I totally understand your feelings about seeing those kind of works in person. A couple of years ago my daughter and I took a trip to NYC and went to MOMA - truly amazing. Love your blog colors by the way....
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