After visiting many different places in the city, one building that grabbed my attention was Caixa Forum. When I say that it captured my attention, I am not focusing solely on the astounding architecture of this old factory, however, the galleries and art exhibits found within the museum. The exhibit that really impacted me was a special exhibit that is not always found within the museum. The photographer whose photos were displayed choose to take pictures of people suffering from world travesties. These grotesque, yet unbelievable images touched each person who was viewing the exhibit. Some photographs stirred up emotional discomfort and were hard to physically look at. Pictures displayed included portraits of women who suffered from acid in Palestine. Men who were unhappy with the way these women acted, or refused to date them would throw acid across these victims. The damage to their skin and bodies was nearly impossible to fix. Other images included war victims, however, all of these photos presented viewers with a deep emotional connection.
While this exhibit was depressing, there were other aspects of the museum that were quite unbelievable. I worked my way down into one of the cultural exhibits that attracted my attention with a beaming lit up arrow made of small light-bulbs. While this piece of art lured me in, my favorite piece of art was an enormous sculpture. After pondering over how this sculpture was so erect, I became aware that this piece of art was in fact stockings filled with small foam pellets. It was incredible and entirely unique. Other than the fantastic art exhibits, there were other aspects of the museum I enjoyed as well. The terrace of this building is truly amazing. The rooftop patio allows you to experience the city from a new angle I have not seen before. My trip to Caixa Forum was enjoyable for many reasons and I would recommend many people to take the time to experience all it has to offer.
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