CCIP participants visited the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) this evening. As part of a collaboration between Uniqlo and MoMA, admission is currently free for all visitors on Friday evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm.
MoMA has been instrumental in developing and collecting modernist art, and is often identified as the most influential modern and contemporary art museum in the world. Located in Midtown Manhattan, MoMA houses renowned works such as those of van Gogh, Dali, Warhol and Monet.
"I was amazed at the paintings. I only saw van Gogh's Starry Night in photographs and in the media but seeing it in front of me was a great experience!" said Mirana Yang, co-leader of this activity.
"I finally got to see Warhol's collections up close. I was always fascinated by his works, of the silkscreen printing technique and how he made the Campbell Soup cans famous. Warhol, while controversial, continues to be an inspiring and monumental modern artist even today. His works are ever thought-provoking and continues to influence pop culture and pop art today." said Rui Jie Erwin Wan, leader of this activty.
Be it art majors or first-time visitors to the museum, MoMA promises to enthrall.
Participants ended the night with a walk to the nearby Radio City and Rockefeller Plaza to explore more of New York City.
