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| - Initially, I wanted to visit the Krannert Art Museum; I was very interested to know that they held some art nouveau and modern pieces. When I checked their site I learned they were closed for renovations until August 21. Yet I'd read about the Spurlock Museum so, I ventured out and enjoyed the weather. The summer months in Illinois should be titled "YOLO" because the cold weather comes about so easily, live it up! First, I love the location; smack dab on campus and within walking distance of some very delicious eateries- it's a foodie paradise. Second, I love the open air feel that the museum fosters, everything isn't everywhere and the galleries are well planned and follow a sequence; well done museum curator! This is the main reason I so enjoyed the museum. There was an exhibit similar to a four corners style, that gave you an overview of history on a global perspective, experiences, living, growing and dreams. This laid the outline for what awaits in each exhibit. Each one has a very distinctive story to tell. I highly enjoyed the Ancient Greece exhibit, The African Culture and Civilization exhibit, The Eastern Asian exhibit and the Egyptian Exhibit (hidden towards the back). To tell you the truth I enjoyed them all, how we live, function and thrive in society is so important and these are our ancestrial beginnings; from the beginnings of our earth to the way we live in society- history has influenced all of it, for better or worse. The exhibit envoked not only an emotional response but also a sense of belonging- knowing that though not all of this history is my own, but that it has influenced my life frame and the lives of others. This exhibit was perfect and artistic because I left with a sense of question and understanding and like art left me in absolute amazement. Great museum, gotta grab my sister!
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