Yale New Haven Art Gallery By Madison Forsander

I rarely venture into into New Haven, but my recent visit was fantastic. My friends and I took a day trip to the Yale University Art Gallery, it is free to the public and contains work from many famous artists. The building itself is very modern and minimalist which is a great contrast to the European and Renaissance art and compliment to the Modern and Contemporary pieces. There is also a Sculpture Terrace and Study Gallery. Two of my favorite pieces were the 2004 Ode to Forgetfulness (translated) by the French born, American artist Louise Bourgeois. And the 1974 sculpture Drug Addict by American artist Duane Hanson. Bourgeois’ textiles were perfectly symmetrical, light and playful. While Hanson’s sculpture was so realistic I jumped as a rounded the corner where he was sitting (clever placement Yale).After the museum we had lunch at a hole in the wall Italian restaurant and I gladly ate way too much pasta. We also visited the Blue State Coffee Shop and the Atticus Bookstore & Cafe. ​