On the Sixth Form Art trip to New York, we explored the city’s art scene as well as its classic landmarks.
We were all inspired after visiting the Met, the Guggenheim, the Whitney and the MoMA which each displayed a variety of styles and time periods of art, aiding our IB studies as well as peaking personal interest. Aside from museums, we were also able to witness flexible settings of contemporary art on a street tour of Brooklyn’s graffiti. We were also given free time to draw which allowed us to take advantage of New York’s scenery, capturing landmarks such as Central Park, the Rockefeller Center and the view from the top of Summit One. Outside of the art focus, it was amazing to see the city of New York from all angles – Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge and even the magic of a Broadway show.
Going on this trip has inspired me within art as I have acquired so many new ways to approach my project, but also in life as it was incredible to experience the atmosphere of such a busy, opportunity-rich city.
Elsie, U6
