| I really enjoy all the work done by TeamLab. Their TeamLab Planets exhibit in Tokyo was one of the coolest things I have ever seen. It is an entire complex of large, interactive art that you walk through. One room was filled with ankle deep water that you waded through, while holographic fish swam by. If you touched any of the fish, they would explode into flowers. I also appreciate it from a technical perspective, as all the art is coded in Python. |
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| To preface, this is kind of an impossible question, because I can’t pick one favorite work of art. However, my favorite form of media is probably books, so I’ll just describe one that I like a lot. I really like the novel Ender’s Game, by Orson Scott Card. I first read it when I was about eleven or twelve (I have since read it at least twice and seen a movie adaptation), and I definitely associate it with the nostalgia of childhood. But that’s certainly not the main reasonI’ve always enjoyed science fiction and literally any novel containing a well-developed plot and a skillful plot twist, as well as social satire and allegories. This work embodies all of those criteria, incorporating science, a structurally sound and intriguing narrative, and social critique. And on top of that, it accomplishes all this using a well-built world populated with well-developed characters, including the protagonist Ender, who is profoundly relatable and likable. It’s the story of a brilliant child caught between a rock and a hard place, a story about war and morality, a story about space and other worlds and extinction and compassion across species. I love it. |
| The song “All Night” by Beyonce is without a doubt my favorite song of all time. In my opinion, Beyonce is the best performer or all time, living or dead. Her choreography and overall stage presence is unmatched. Furthermore, she is one of the best vocalists of our time. Specifically, in “All Night” she gives us a calming song that still has a strong beat that one could bop to. The song has good vibes and versatility. It can be played at any type of event. Additionally, the background behind the lyrics is complex and further attests to Beyonce’s incredible lyricism. Finally, “All Night” lives in Beyonce’s most iconic album, Lemonade, which she made in response to her husband’s infidelity. “All Night” perfectly captures how Beyonce can turn lemons into lemonade. |
| My favorite work of art would be photography, because I enjoy looking at everything visually. I feel that I forget moments quickly so being able to see an image lets me relive some memories and notice something new. I also enjoy the process of taking photos but probably when they’re less structured. A quick photo or even a video would do well for me. |
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| As of right now, my favorite work of art is the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. Written for children, it manages to remain humorous to my 20-year-old self. It manages to be both relevant and rich in symbolism pertaining to ancient Greek mythology. It was also my favorite series as a child, so it has that nostalgia value. |
| My favorite artwork is an artist book by Barbra Kruger named “Thinking of Me, I Mean You, I Mean Me”. This work challenges reality and highlights the wicked ways in which capitalism manipulates us. She does so through photography, intense graphics, and brief but thought-provoking written statements. |
| Shepard Fairey artworks is my favorite due to the meaning behind the pieces and The Nighthawks Painting which captures my attention with the mood conveyed, style, and colors. |
| I don’t know if this would count as a single work of art, but one exhibit I’ve seen recently that I really like was Beatrice Glow’s exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art called “Once the Smoke Clears”. I liked it a lot because of how it included many different mediums of art, including some that I’ve rarely/never seen in museums, including 3D printed objects and ‘scent experiences’. I also really loved how in it she examined the relationship between colonialism and racism and the tobacco industry throughout history, which wasn’t something that I had really thought that much about before. |
| My favorite work of art is called Water Lilies by Claude Monet because since my mom really likes Monet, she took us to the MET and I saw a few of his artworks in person. So I instantly loved his work, while looking on the internet I came across Water Lilies and noticed that many of his paintings contained scenes with water in it. I just so happened to pick Water Lilies however because it combines to of my favorite things water and flowers. |
| my favorite work of art is Claude Monet’s garden paintings, such as the water lilies. I like it because i find it very appealing and beautiful. Theres are different versions of the same garden, painted in different seasons, and weather, which is shown through the art. |
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| The marble sculpture, “Undine Rising from the Fountain”, created by the American artist Chauncey Ives in 1880 depicts the nymph Undine morphing from water form into human form. Ives utilizes technical skill to transform cold marble into flowing, soft fabric that drapes the feminine beauty of his subject. I like it because the stark difference between the media and the subject. It is similar to Raffaelle Monti’s sculptures, which are also a favorite of mine, however, I like that you can see Undine’s expression compared to Monti’s veiled faces. |
