Yinka Shonibare at the Corcoran Gallery of Art

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Image Source Girl on Globe 2, 2011

Do you ever have that feeling when you go to a museum like 'how did I not know about this artist before?'  I have that feeling a lot, which can only mean I don't spend nearly enough time in museums.  Lalla Essaydi's exhibit made me feel that way and Yinka Shonibare's sole piece at the Corcoran Gallery of Art had the same effect.  Works by Taryn Simon (A Living Man Declared Dead and Other Chapters I - XVIII and Jane Hammond also held me captive.

Have you seen any cool shows lately?  I went on a tour at the Corcoran last night and now I'm feeling even more committed to getting more art in my life.  I can't help when I go to new places but think what it will be like to come back with Abdoulaye; it will be like I've never been before!

Image Source Jane Hammond - Hand Held, 1996

Image Source Taryn Simon

lalla essaydi

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Last week before my Ruhi study circle I had about 15 minutes to wander around the National Museum of African Art.  Lalla Essaydi's show is one of the exhibits and I'm so glad it's up until February 2013 so I can go back a few more times (and bring Abdoulaye!).  Her work is stunning and provocative and exquisite.  I want to keep visiting because those are all things I want to try and be.