Occupy MoMa

Yesterday was one of the most interesting cultural experiences that I have had in a while. In the middle of the Diego Rivera exhibit at the MoMA, the Occupy Wall Street movement showed up. They created a cipher and had a lively debate about the role of the MoMA and Target corporation as patrons of public art with some of the art lovers. It was fascinating to hear this debate in the context of Diego Rivera’s art, someone who was an avid communist and voiced some of the same sentiments 80 years prior. The art, sculpture and architecture at the MoMa was cool, but the real art experience was happening amongst the people last night.