Not Your Grandmother's Museum by Susan M. at InsiderPages
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
The Museum of Contemporary Art is not for the people who are into the classic art of the Renaissance and other similar eras. You wont find any of that kind of art in this museum. Instead, you will find lots of modern art that caters to perhaps a younger generation of art lovers. Photography seems to be the main type of art on display in this museum; however there are lots of sculptures as well. You have to think very much out of the box when you visit this museum, because it is not what you typically consider art. It is a great place for a field trip, especially for children or adults studying modern art. You will really gain a new understanding, and a new outlook on the world of art, with just one visit. The museums gift shop is probably one of the best parts about the museums. It is large, with lots of items from the small and relatively inexpensive (not cheap, this is a museum after all), to the outrageously expensive and over the top. What might be one of the best parts about this museum is its location, close to the beautiful beaches and expensive homes in La Jolla, its in the center of everything, and the scenery that surrounds it, is absolutely breathtaking.