点评:Even though the art museums in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Windsor are closer for me, in many respects, I like Flint's best. This is the museum that got me to open my eyes to modern art. Maybe it's because their collection isn't as big as the DIA, it feels less daunting. Maybe it's also because the quality of their collection really is top drawer. Their pre-20th century American and European art (always my favorite) is also top drawer. Lithographs are also great.
They have Asian, African, and Americas (native) art too. They've added a large area for glass. Those galleries don't have as much appeal for me, but they're still enjoyable.
The special exhibits often surprise me. Probably half the time I think I don't want to see them. But when I do, I'm always glad I did. Their video art rotates and is nearly always fun or fascinating.
The cafeteria is a great place to take a break for a sandwich or beverage. The shop has a wide variety of art, art-related goods & supplies, and souvenirs. I've bought a lot of unique gifts there over the years--and if Flint isn't near for you, you can shop on-line.
Here was an added bonus for me: When I was taking care of an aging parent, this was a very easy museum to visit. The parking is at the door (front & rear). If she got hungry, good food. If she got tired, easy to leave.
The Flint Institute of Arts has tremendous quality in a smaller package, both of which can be assets.
翻译:尽管底特律、安娜堡和温莎的艺术博物馆离我更近,但在很多方面,我更喜欢弗林特的艺术博物馆。正是这座博物馆让我对现代艺术有了新的认识。也许是因为他们的藏品没有底特律艺术博物馆那么多,所以感觉没那么吓人。也许还因为他们的藏品质量真的是一流的。他们 20 世纪前的美国和欧洲艺术(一直是我的最爱)也是一流的。石版画也很棒。
他们也有亚洲、非洲和美洲(本土)艺术。他们增加了一个很大的玻璃区域。这些画廊对我来说没有那么大的吸引力,但仍然很有趣。
特别展览常常让我感到惊讶。可能有一半的时间我觉得我不想看它们。但当我去看的时候,我总是很高兴我看了。他们的视频艺术轮流展出,几乎总是很有趣或令人着迷。
自助餐厅是休息吃三明治或喝饮料的好地方。商店里有各种各样的艺术品、艺术相关商品和用品以及纪念品。多年来,我在那里买了很多独特的礼物——如果弗林特离你不近,你可以在网上购物。
这对我来说是一个额外的好处:当我照顾年迈的父母时,这是一个非常容易参观的博物馆。停车场就在门口(前后)。如果她饿了,可以吃到美味的食物。如果她累了,可以很容易地离开。
弗林特艺术学院规模虽小,但质量却很高,这两者都是资产。