Yale University Art Gallery
Wednesday. August 7. 2024
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After spending a few fun and unforgettable days in New York City, Steven and I made our way to New Haven, Connecticut, to visit the renowned Yale University. Walking around the Yale campus was fascinating because it felt more like exploring a small, lively town than just a typical college campus. As we strolled down Chapel Street, we came across the Yale University Art Gallery. Filled with excitement and curiosity, we decided to step inside and explore what the museum had to offer.
The main entrance of the museum
“Diagram of the Ankle” by Jean-Michel Basquiat
“APB's (Afro-Parisian Brothers)” by Barkley L. Hendricks
“Consilia, 4.30pm, East London” by Caroline Walker
“Mayflower” by Marisol
“Untitled” by Kerry James Marshall
“Bildnis Holger Friedrich (Portrait of Holger Friedrich)” by Gerhard Richter
“La Vida” by Martin Wong
“Trans Flux” by Kenneth Noland
Upon entering, we were instantly captivated by the sheer size of the museum. What looked like a typical building from the outside transformed into an expansive, awe-inspiring space within. The museum seemed to stretch endlessly, with multiple floors filled with an extraordinary variety of art collections that spanned centuries, cultures, and artistic movements. Each room transported us to a different time and place—one moment we were admiring ancient Greek sculptures, and the next, we were gazing at Renaissance masterpieces or modern abstract paintings. It felt like we were traveling through time, with each floor offering a new chapter in the story of art.
“Simultaneous Composition” by Theo van Doesburg / “Fox Trot B, with Black, Red, Blue, and Yellow” and “Fox Trot A” by Piet Mondrian / “Berlin Chair” by Gerrit Rietveld, designer and Gerard van de Groenekan, maker
“Save Our Planet Save Our Air” by Georgia O'Keeffe
“Monument for Yale University: Giant Traveling and Telescoping Lipstick with Changeable Parts in Three Stages of Extension, presentation model for Lipstick (Ascending) on Caterpillar Tracks” by Claes Oldenburg
“Merzbild mit Regenbogen (Merz Picture with Rainbow)” by Kurt Schwitters
“Child with Dog” by Suzanne Phocas
Shadow Puppets (Wayang Purwa) from the Royal Set Kyai Nugroho
“L'Enfant du Régiment” by John Everett Millais (Close up)
“Le café de nuit (The Night Café)” Vincent van Gogh
“Vanitas Still Life” by Jacques de Gheyn II
The experience at the Yale University Art Gallery was more than just looking at art; it felt like we were on a thrilling adventure, exploring the rich history and creativity of the human spirit. Every hallway, every room held something new and unexpected, keeping us curious and excited to discover what lay around the next corner. Time flew by as we wandered from one exhibit to another, lost in the beauty and diversity of the artwork around us. It was an experience we would never forget—one that made us appreciate not just the art itself, but also the cultural and historical significance behind each piece.
Got ice cream from “UConn Dairy Bar” at the University of Connecticut :)
A great dinner at “Zeneli Pizzaria & Cucina Napolitana” in New Haven, Connecticut
