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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The heART of Detroit


If you haven't visited the Detroit Institute of Art, plan a special trip. Right now. If you love beautiful, moving paintings, carefully sculpted sculptures and world modern/historical art, plan a special trip. Right now. The first time I visited the DIA, I felt like an Irishman in a bar with 50 imported beers on tap. Needless to say my eyes were soaring like a hawk upon every piece of art the place held. It was a maze, but the kind you would want to get lost in. Every room you found yourself in was more interesting than the next. You almost feel like you’re in a different world. All you need to do is dress the part and a different world it will be. The DIA was actually founded in 1885, but called The Detroit Museum of Art, so it was not always as awesome as it is now. After many updates, the most recent being when it closed down from May 28th to November 23rd in 2007 for a very rigorous renovation that actually cost them a total of $158.2 million, it has come a very long way. You can only imagine what type of work could have been done with that much money. The only way to find out is to actually go check it out for yourself. Which I highly suggest you do immediately. New wings were built, square feet were added and different categories of art as well. It is said the DIA’s collection of art is among the top six in the United States with an art collection worth over one billion dollars. They possess art from all over the world, from African American art, European art, Asian art to Islamic art. They don’t just hold paintings and sculptures either, they hold anything from clothing to stained glass. From toys to rugs. From flags to furniture. They hold it all. Not only does the museum stand still and look pretty, but it hold events and exhibitions. Events are listed as Sunday family days with family yoga, dance performances, story-telling and even puppet performances all for the kids! For the grown ups they have a Sunday music bar where local bands play Jazz, pop and swing music. If you visit www.dia.org, you will find everything you are looking for. The entire website is constructed very thoroughly for anyone interested in finding certain art or artists the museum possesses. It also bares a calendar of events. Any day you decide to visit, just visit the website and look up the day, it will list all events and exhibitions held that day! They also have classes and workshops for anyone that is interested in becoming in artist or is just looking for a side hobby. The Detroit Institute of Art is located on 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit. You can also call ahead to find out tour dates, if you would like to be guided and educated throughout the place. This is a must check out in the Motor City if you haven’t already. Tickets are only $8! I wouldn’t waste anymore time.  

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