This past tuesday I went to the New York Historical Society to view the Abraham Lincoln and John Brown exhibits. Well for starters, the exhibit is super big and if you plan on going, look to spend at least two hours there. I was completely fascinated by the exhibit and I thought it was not only well organized but extremely informative. It goes chronologically so as you walk, the exhibit explains to you what is happening throughout the years.

It's difficult if not impossible to walk past Doris Freedman Plaza without stopping or looking back at the two coloful monumental pieces situated at the center of the entrance to the walkway. There is a hotdog vendor right beside them, and another statue across the street. They are surrounded by trees, buildings, cars, and people all around.

Spending my Thanksgiving in the faraway land of Montana, I am not truthfully exposed to art of any kind. I saw a painting or two made by a local artist nevertheless it did steer any particular emotions in me. However, today, scoping through one of art albums in a bookstore I came across a painting like nothing I have ever seen before. The painting, Dancing Girls, is made by an Iraqi painter- Hafiz Drubi. It is in a way a representation of Cubism, but in another its opposition.

                                                      Alex by Oliver Herring