How I Visit Museums

There is a special pleasure in visiting museums or exhibitions alone. You completely immerse yourself in the world of the artist—their rhythm, mood, and story. No one distracts you or rushes you.

In European museums, besides the exhibits themselves, one of the greatest joys is observing the visitors. This is where they wear their most carefully curated outfits—the ones meant to be seen. Everything is chosen with taste, and the highest level of mastery is when the colors match the paintings you plan to spend the most time with. After all, you never know when a photographer might capture you blending seamlessly into a masterpiece, creating a new visual harmony. That’s why I carefully consider my outfit before going. A museum is a place where I want to wear something special—as a tribute to the artist who has captured my imagination and perhaps even inspired me.

Saul Leiter “An Unfinished World”

This time, the museum was FOAM, with a retrospective of the classic photographer Saul Leiter, "An Unfinished World." The space was filled with people—perhaps because it was a Sunday. The lighting was dim, the atmosphere hushed. Visitors moved slowly between the works, gazing intently, taking their time. Sometimes, other people even got in my way—I, too, wanted to pause and fully absorb the moment. But maybe I was also blocking someone else’s view. In a way, that only added to the experience: all these silent strangers, each searching for their own answers in the master’s work.

How I Observe Art—And What I Feel

When a work captivates me, I stand in front of it for a long time. I take in every tone, every shift in light and color. I examine the objects—if they are there—or try to find hints in the abstraction. I ask myself: Why am I standing here? What is resonating inside me? What is keeping me in front of this piece?

At the same time, I deconstruct the composition into its elements. I analyze the color palette, trace the techniques the artist used. Looking at the full body of work, I try to decipher the artist themselves. Why these choices? What was on their mind? What did they feel?

Each visit to a museum is more than just an experience—it’s a process of absorbing energy, immersing in creativity, and reflecting on the emotions that art awakens in me.

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