5/5 Maïté S. 1 year ago on Google
I
was
so
giddy
to
write
this
post,
I
had
to
open
my
laptop
in
order
to
have
full
keyboard
range.
I
want
to
start
with
the
physical
location.
I
adore
the
building
structure;
it's
intimate
and
charming.
I
feel
art
often
gets
misinterpreted
as
a
pretentious,
austere
or
superficial
which
is
a
far
cry
from
it's
actual
purpose:
which
is
to
connect
the
masses
(or
at
the
very
least,
get
the
masses
thinking)
especially
in
regards
to
current
events
and
politics.
Take
the
Dada
movement
for
instance,
it
began
in
1916
in
a
nightclub;
not
some
tall,
formal
building.
My
previous
reference
isn't
to
take
away
from
the
efforts
of
other
museums,
but
Hollywood's
Art
and
Culture
Center
is
very
reminiscent
of
the
origins
of
art.
Added
bonus,
if
you're
a
fan
of
areas
like
Savannah,
Ga,
it
has
a
cool
Eckburg
hall
vibe
to
it.
A
true
gem
that
deserves
more
recognition.
Onto
the
other
amazing
part
of
my
visit,
the
team.
The
team
that
has
curated
this
space
(and
I'm
not
just
referring
to
the
art,
I'm
referring
to
the
hospitality,
the
personable
interactions
and
the
overall
knowledgeable
yet
kind
approach).
To
say
I'm
pleased
is
an
understatement.
I
had
the
pleasure
of
watching
two
short
open
dialogue
docuseries
(one
focused
on
Black
American
experience
in
America,
the
other
on
LGBTQ).
The
dialogues
were
so
refreshingly
vulnerable
and
honest;
sincere
without
added
jarring
shockjock
value.
I
had
the
honor
of
speaking
with
Jeff
Rusnack,
one
of
the
directors
behind
the
films,
and
he
is
such
an
insightful,
passionate
and
enthusiastic
leader.
I
look
forward
to
returning
time
and
time
again.
If
you
need
a
reason
to
get
out
of
the
house,
go
immediately.
If
you're
visiting
from
out
of
town,
do
NOT
neglect
this
opportunity.
If
you're
a
growing
artist,
and
the
commercial
mainstream
parts
of
Miami
don't
quite
speak
to
you,
I
guarantee
you
will
find
your
footing
here.
Come
be
inspired,
come
get
to
know
art
for
what
art
truly
is:
a
conversation
to
connect
and
relate.
All
in
the
most
darling
location.
I
look
forward
to
more
visits.