Visiting galleries/museums (beyond dedicated category): 2 points

 

I attended the opening of Between here & infinity at the Spelman Museum to mark the 30th anniversary of the museum. Walking into the exhibition, I was not sure what the overall theme of the exhibition was and went blind. The exhibition showed the museum’s collections, highlighting Black women artists. There was a traveling Faith Ringgold quilt, which immediately got my attention. She is one of my favorite artists from childhood because of her children's book Tar Beach. This was the closest I have ever been to one of her quilts, and I was about to see all the material she used. She bejeweled the eyes on each character. There were other pieces that showcased variations of womanhood. I enjoyed the exhibition, although I would not say that it is my favorite of the museums. The themes and connections were a little confusing. But overall, I would recommend that people visit the exhibition.