The DIA

My husband and I saw a travel agency marquee in town mention a bus trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit the other day. The tour was for the exhibition "Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus". The exhibition features Rembrandt van Rijn's paintings, prints and drawings that portray Jesus and events described in the Bible. I said I would be interested in seeing the exhibition and my husband said he was too. He said we could see it on a day trip.

While I was looking at the DIA's website, I saw that they have another exhibition that I want to see. The exhibition is "Detroit Revealed: Photographs 2000-2010." According to the website, "the photographs and video was inspired by Detroit and its people, diverse culture, and industries in work created from 2000-2010. The artists shed light on life in the Motor City during the past decade, a time characterized by unique challenges that continue to influence the landscape and society of Detroit in the post-automotive era." What I'm hoping to see is urban decay, deteriorating factories and graffiti, which are my favorites. Every time I'm in Detroit and I see it, I'm drooling. To me, it is just so beautiful. To others, it's ugly.

The DIA also has a collection of Egyptian art. Another added bonus. It would be nice if we could go visit the DIA after Christmas. If not, we will definitely make it there before the Rembrandt exhibit closes in February.