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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