Arts @ MIA filmstrip

I’m having more fun with the simple video editor that comes with my laptop, another result of which is a filmstrip video of photos I took last year at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA). This museum is huge, with lots of sections and collections devoted to specific cultures and time periods as well as temporary exhibits of works by contemporary artists.

During this tour of MIA, I chose to go to the traditional African arts gallery and an exhibit of modern works by African-Diaspora artists named “Rituals of Resilience.” On the way, I passed by a striking statue by a contemporary Asian artist working in a traditional medium of porcelain and cobalt glaze with the addition of precious metals. I couldn’t help but feature this work in my photos.

I also featured what’s become my favorite work in the MIA’s permanent collection, a terracotta woman’s head from 12th-14th century Nigeria. This head from the Yoruba culture has beauty that rivals the famous head of the Kemetic queen Nefertiti.