I went to the Museum at 4pm and the hour visit did not do justice to the incredible exhibits. I placed my focus on the NY at its core. I enjoyed how the exhibit brings you through different generations and each of them having their own themes and objects, like the New York Historical Society Museum. It makes it even more interactive and brings history to life. Something that stood out to me is the 2001-2020 display in the exhibit, mainly because it felt strange to see the years that I’ve lived through displayed as history. To me it portrays NYC’s resilience day after day. The 9/11 attacks were proof…

Hamilton uses a largely diverse cast in an era where many of the leaders and people in power were white men. Despite the restrictions of representation that history has, the creators of Hamilton turned it around by making popular characters be played by colored actors. The song “The Room Where It Happens” showcases diversity through the characters and music style. The song is sung by Aaron Burr when secretive political negations between big names like Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson occur. With the casting of Black and Latinx actors, there’s a tension of who has the power to make decisions for the nation. It shows that anyone could…

Part 1: I chose this mural that says, “Thank You Darling”, which stood out from the rest of the high line arts due to its bright pastel colors. The large mural stands out in the middle of all the buildings and natural plants, overlooking the greenery and blending with the surrounding urban environment. The artists seemed to aim for a sense of nostalgia through the bolded letters and flowers, a nod to the 1960 retro style in the US. The smooth and rounded style gives off a sense of friendliness to the audience. This fluidity allows for the eye to naturally move across the entire work.  Having this artwork displayed somewhat in…