simply asking "what do you see?" can elicit surprisingly insightful responses.

this is a collection of some of these insights that i've encountered while teaching at an art museum and in the community.

newer entries come from a new program called "the art of looking," that brings mobile art galleries to disabled adults and children.

just a reminder, the entries do not reflect personal commentary on art pieces or collections.

with fellow gallery teachers

curator: "so this piece depicts a game in which men, usually slaves or conquered enemies, must toss a stone ball into a stone hoop, while wearing a horse-like belt around their waist. at the end of the game, the losing team is brought to a mountain, where their hearts are removed and their blood is squeezed into a jar."

gallery teacher reply:
"oh. i thought it was a picnic."












Model of ballgame with spectators - Artist unknown - Mayarit, West Mexico

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