Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is quickly becoming one of my favorite spring traditions (at one of my already favorite destinations in the city).
This year, and for the first time in my adult life...I went to the museum all by myself. And, I've gotta say, it was actually kind of magical. I purchased one of the Art in Bloom guidebooks, put my headphones on and just began to wander from room to room, taking in every bit while lost in my own little world (though I will admit that I missed my friend who went with me last year...I even texted her midway through to tell her she was missing out).
Similar to last year, I was surprised by how most of my favorite Art in Bloom pieces are interpretations of artwork I usually don't pay much attention to during regular visits to the MIA, like this year's overall favorite:
My other most striking favorite was of the Armor, where the florist brought the human aspect to life, juxtaposing the "exposed human next to his high-tech shell."
And then there's one painting that I do love that had a fantastic floral interpretation: Tornado over St. Paul:
Followed by my remaining Art in Bloom favorites:
(I LOVE Kandinsky, and this is the first time I've ever noticed any of his paintings at the MIA)
If you missed this year's Art in Bloom (or have never been), be sure to watch for updates early next spring - just when you're reaching the point where you think the weather in Minnesota couldn't possibly get any worse.
I've never seen anything quite like this and I love the concept. This would be fun to see. I also envy the walking around alone. I would only do that if I were somewhere in my own town and of course we don't have any museums in "little bit of nowhere"!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see this with you next year! That is, if you decide to go with companions. :)
ReplyDeleteKara - it's a date!
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