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| - For my 150th review, I wanted to do someplace cool so when I saw that there was a free event last Friday night at SMoCA I thought for sure it was kismet. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy the opening much, since it was just way too crowded. There where hoards of people in the hallways between galleries since the free food and wine that was provided was not allowed in the spaces where the art was displayed. Since I don't really like crowds, and it was an exceptionally hot evening, this was not fun for me. Also, the exhibits that were opening last Friday did not appeal to me at all... one was about architecture and the other was about comic books. I thought my hubby would really enjoy the comics since he is a collector. But several of them were from the 40s and the more recent ones were not popular strips. Also, even though they were displayed beautifully and the exhibit was well constructed, both of us were lost as to what the artist was trying to say since there didn't seem to be a common theme or statement being made by the exhibit.
Still, in spite of all that, I am glad we went. I had never been to this museum even though it is just down the street from where I work. I am not really a modern art fan but I can appreciate that it is a really excellent museum. Though small, the space had a great flow to it. The exhibits were all well labeled with proper lighting. I would really like to come back some time when it is less crowded and when they have an exhibit that would be more attractive to my tastes. It sounds like they change exhibits often so I will definitely keep an eye on their website. Other reviewers have mentioned that they do have free entrance on Thursdays so maybe I will give it a try some Thursday evening after work and hopefully be able to add a star. I also agree with the other reviewers that their gift shop is awesome so I will definitely be back just for that.
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