We decided to venture into the San Diego Museum of Art (http://www.sdmart.org/) because they were doing a exhibit on portraits that I really wanted to see. What a diverse and interesting museum, especially for the price ($12 for adults and $8 for students)! The magnificent architecture is a perfect home for the incredible art that lives inside of it. Although all collections seen at this museum are breath-taking, I want to focus on the two that stood out the most to me.
First, my sister and I explored the collection of Calder jewelry. Alexander Calder (1898-1976) is a fabulous American sculptor who created unique, and not necessarily practical, pieces of work. The museum offers a glimpse at Calder's incredible, but lesser-known works of art. Most of the jewelry seen in this collection was made from household items or material easily found such as brass, steel, or shards of glass, and were given to family, friends, and especially his wife. His bohemian and whimsical shapes, often inspired by nature, are also shown in photographs around the exhibit on famous people such as Angelica Huston.
The second collection that deserves mention is Richard Avedon's "Portraits of
Power." Being a fan of photography in general, this collection is what lured me into the Museum of Art. Avedon (1923-2004) used his photography career to create controversial portraits of political figures as well as leaders in media, industry, military and corporate America. What is brilliant about Avedon's minimalist portraits is the ability to capture each subjects' personality through poses and expressions. This collection brings to life what was once a intense time in politics.
Interested in seeing what Balboa Park has to offer? Visit their website: http://www.balboapark.org/
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