The Broad Museum

Today I risked taking Ian to the new Contemporary Arts Museum in downtown Los Angeles.  It was our first time going to an art museum so I was hoping Ian wouldn't be running all over the place or touching.  He did a good job for the most part.

I have always had a love and appreciation for art...all time periods, mediums, genres.  I was a pre-art major once, turned design major so I always knew art would play an integral part in how I viewed the world. Being able to take Ian to see some of my favorite artists (even at a young age) and hear him say "WOW" was priceless.

I'm always in awe when seeing authentic pieces from famous artists. (You can imagine how I was when I visited the Louvre and Rodin Museum straight out of design school). So spending a day with my little one, Lichtenstein, Koons and Warhol brought a joy to my heart that I've been needing lately.

Unfortunately, I didn't even make an attempt at taking Ian to Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room because I thought he'd be scared. I'm definitely going back for it and to take in more of the art and architecture that truly deserves to be appreciated. 

 

Head-to-toe: H&M 

 

If you're ever in the Los Angeles area, I highly recommend visiting The Broad.

It's home to nearly 2,000 pieces of postwar and contemporary art..adding about one work a week. It's free for all ages and you can reserve tickets online.  We went on a whim and only waited about 30 minutes in the on-site line.

Take lots of pictures but no flash or selfie sticks allowed!

<3,

Melissa