An American Visits America: Photography Show In Miami - Page 4

The small gallery had a show of "Scholastic Art". I thought the paintings were weak for college students and wandered through with few glances. Then I found some photos and realized these were middle and high school student works that present a different slant on how they are to be judged, and that the photography was better than the painting.

That is, I think, because it is more accessible to young people, more "modern" and can be made by prodigies while painting needs more education, more maturity, more practice. Indeed, my favorite B&W of a dramatically lighted girl was done by a 7th grader. I, too, was shooting my little heart out in the 7th grade, just not as well. The benefits for Miami of providing a venue for kids in a museum to the city and to them are without question. Kudos to the administrator.

Are you in Miami? Go. It is a pleasant interlude and the Cowles show a visual treat. Information is at 305-375-3000. Fill your eyes before the nightlife and before the myriad restaurants. Have some Cuban coffee con leche or colada and fly low to the MAM.

Article Author: Howard Dratch

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