From the free spirit of kids running and screaming in a zoo, to the refined atmosphere of a museum, many would argue that the experience of a zoo compared to that of an art museum or gallery would be very different. However, after visiting the Bronx Zoo with the MoMA, Met, Frick, and many other gallery visits under our belt, I found that these two have a profound commonality for the audience in both cases, utilizing the ability to truly look.
Amy sharing a moment with a baboon.
This seemed especially true when we all spent time with the baboons and tigers. People gathered in front of the glass to snap pictures, read informational excerpts, and take videos like it was the Mona Lisa or a Van Gogh painting. To truly experience the moment, it wasn't just about taking a picture, it was spending time connecting with the animals in their environment.
I and others couldn't help but notice the relatable eyes of the baboon and gorilla, the majestic movement of the tiger, bright color of the toucans, grace of the giraffe, and power of the bears and hyena much like one appreciates similar elements in a fine piece of artwork. We look for and feel those special details in an animal just like we appreciate and recognize color, mood, narrative, and movement, etc. in a painting, drawing, and other media.
To truly look is to have mindset of curiosity and intrigue.
-Christina Nurczynski
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