Trip to Milwaukee (part 1) 🖼️
📍Milwaukee Art Museum
We stopped at this museum on a day where you pay-what-you-can for your tickets. Some amazing highlights from the museum:
- hyperrealism charcoal paintings
- orb of bullets
- floating rocks
- globe table
- view of danzig
- olafur eliasson’s rainbow bridge
- strands of fiberglass
- be kind / be a nice human pins from gift shop
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Visiting the Milwaukee Art Museum offers a truly immersive experience that goes beyond just viewing art. One of my favorite moments was encountering the orb made of bullets, which powerfully contrasts beauty and conflict, making you reflect deeply. The strands of fiberglass sculptures felt almost alive as they captured light and movement. Another standout was the view of Danzig, an exquisite 1825 oil painting by Michael Carl Gregorovius, that transported me to a different era. If you plan a visit, don’t miss Olafur Eliasson’s Rainbow Bridge installation. It creates a vibrant, magical pathway that brightens the museum’s atmosphere. After exploring, I found the gift shop’s “be kind / be a nice human” pins a charming reminder of the museum’s welcoming spirit. Pro tip: try to go on a pay-what-you-can day like I did—it’s a great way to enjoy these treasures without worrying about the price, and you’ll likely discover some hidden gems along the way. Whether you love classic paintings, modern installations, or contemplative pieces, this museum offers a rich blend of styles that keep you engaged throughout your visit.
