Nestled in the Bergamot Station complex (2525 Michigan Avenue), which was the subject of blog post #92, is the Santa Monica Museum of Art. Visit this forward thinking venue and you just may find yourself posing the question, "How do you define art?"
At least that is the question your SoCal gal, me, Lori Bjork, found my self pondering.
Why?
On some level, I feel I could argue that everything is art if you define art with the most broad definition as any creative expression. On another level, I tend to think of art so narrowly as to define it as paintings on a wall.
One thing is for sure, the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) is not a "paintings on the wall" museum. Currently, the interior of the museum includes three project rooms and a small gift shop named GRACIE. Outside the museum is an interesting piece involving a Mercedes and some plants. Suggested donation per visitor per visit is five dollars (three for children and seniors).
As I write this blog post, there is two more weeks to view these exhibitions. April 17, 2010 is the last day. SMMoA is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.
SMMoA closes on April 18th to ready for their annual benefit, Incognito. This year will be their sixth celebration. The benefit exhibition and art sale is Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 7 to 10 pm.
The element of surprise that underlies INCOGNITO reflects the spirit of discovery that inspires SMMoA's programming.
SMMoA fosters diversity, innovation and discovery in contemporary art--local, national and international. The Museum celebrates: expanding boundaries; exploring individual differences; enhancing public knowledge of art; and broadening the art experience.
In my opinion, SMMoA most certainly helped me expand my idea of what to expect at a museum. They just may do the same for you.
P.S. To my new friend, Rocky, with our Massachusetts connection, for being such an engaging and gracious host during my visit, I extend a heart-felt "Thank you".
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