the brooklyn museum!

just got back from the brooklyn museum in a rush!! I loved it!! this museum had a relaxed feel that i liked much more than the chaos of the MET and the guggenheim.  robert, dani, and i split up so that we could cover more area of the museum.. i loved the ice block installation by tarvares strachan.  it was mind boggling to me that this same piece of ice has been transported all the way from alaska, to the bahamas, and now to brooklyn! i also enjoyed the films about the reflections in the electric mirror and the yinka shonibare exhibit! this exhibit showcased headless mannequins dressed in very ornate clothing.  i think i found this so interesting because when you look at the human figure, your eyes are automatically directed to the face, but in this exhibit, that was not an option.  we are forced to notice the bodily mannerisms of the mannequins rather than the facial expressions. all in all, the brooklyn museum was probably my second favorite next to MoMA :)