Everything's Dada

Wow. What an exhibit. I was very impressed with the extensive collection of art, and with excellent curation of each section. Because the exhibit was so large with no doors or windows out, you could really immerse yourself in Dada, separated from the outside world.

I feel like the exhibit and project have been a good refresher and expansion on my knowledge of Dada. I really feel like I have an understanding of the art movement, and am familiar with more of the artwork and artists. The NGA website was very helpful in conjunction with the exhibit-- it covered the basics, the locations, the major artists, the techniques-- everything you need to know about Dada. I found it helpful to consult before and after my visit, and it definitely helped me make my Dada audio project more accurate.

My one complaint about the Dada exhibit would be that it was too big. At least, it was too big for one visit. Unfortunately, a full course load does not always allow students to go to the NGA as often as they please, and I only had time to go once. Even though it is too late to go back before our project is due, I would like to go back for myself to take a closer look at some of the art that I had to pass by quickly. There is so much to see!

The Dada audio project has definitely been my favorite project so far. I felt like I learned a lot about art history, ideas in art, and perceptions of art. Along with that, I also learned how to use a new medium-- sound-- and a new program-- ProTools. I just wish I had more time to improve and expand on the project!