Sahil Singh Review of The Modern at The MoMA, USHG
Loved it. I mainly went to see the paintings. And ...
Loved it. I mainly went to see the paintings. And oh my, was it amazing!
They have a grand collection of some of the best paintings Dali, van Gogh, braque, magritte, Monet, you name it.
Do take the audio guide they provide for free, else visit there website from your mobile and enter audio number written next to many art works.
I was however dissatisfied because a lot of paintings didn't have audio guide. I am not an art connoisseur, so I rely on these guides to give me a certain appreciation for the works. Plus some audio guides need to be expanded. Most were limited to 2 or 3 minutes. I would rather like to have longer guides. To sit, listen, and absorb one painting at a time. It is not about how many paintings you see, but it's how many paintings you really understand, the way it's artist meant for the audience to understand.
They also have a section on Industrial design where they have catalogued items which exemplify great design. Ranging from television sets, telephones, cars, to even chairs.
I would suggest that you go there when you have some time at your hand. Don't rush. The ticket cost was 25$, but they allow free entry between 4 to 6 on Fridays. On Fridays the museum stays open till late - 9 PM.
They have a nice souvenir shop. Some items are exorbitantly priced, yet there are many at reasonable prices.
They also have a similar shop across the street from the museum, I don't know if they sell the same stuff.
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