Event #2 The Getty

On Wednesday May 10, 2017, I decided to go to the Getty museum with my girlfriend. I had always seen pictures of the view from the Getty, but I have never got the chance to go inside and explore for myself. The experience begins on the tram up the steep hill where the Getty rests. As soon as you step off the tram, you instantly see statues and beautiful architecture. Once you turn the corner and you are presented with steps to go to the museum, a few fascinating sculptures appear to us, grandiose in size. Finally, we were able to enter the museum and I got to see some amazing paintings from many famous artists.

One of the first exhibits I was able to explore was Robert Mappethorpe's exhibit. I had never heard of this artist previously, but right away I noticed his uniqueness. Many of his portraits are black and white. So, telling from his pictures, I could tell how much he emphasizes contrast and portraying a certain mood with his color choices. This was the first of many exhibits I had the chance to explore at the Getty.

As I kept walking through the Getty, you constantly find yourself going outside and you are presented with a beautiful view. Yes, it was a little overcast outside, but I was blessed with a little bit of sunlight for about 30 minutes.


I was also able to walk through the rose garden with its majestic arrangements and beautiful colors. I then kept walking through the museum and ran across Vincent Van Gogh's exhibit. I really took a closer look to his paintings, knowing how prestigious he is in the art community. Every little brush stroke had great detail. I could tell how much time and effort he must have put into making each painting.

In conclusion, the Getty was a very eye-opening and relevant trip regarding the material we cover in this class. After seeing the complexity of the Getty, I saw how art, architecture, and technology all came together to build such beautiful, contemporary experience. I was very satisfied with my experience to the Getty.

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