#Mingei international museum

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More museum posting!

Mingei International Museum

Caballo de carrusel, Rosendo Carillo de la Rosa

Very cool art museum! And besides all the cool art from around the world, it also houses a restaurant. It's right in the lobby, right behind the spectacular beaded horse in the picture.

I treated myself to some delicious perogies and baba ganoush as a treat for (somewhat voluntarily) putting in some Saturday overtime. Even got myself an interesting mocktail (who could've predicted the jalapeño drink would be spicy).

Onto the actual art. One of their exhibitions was on hospitality around the world, featuring traditional beverage serving sets across all sorts of cultures. It was very interesting to read about all the variations of tea and coffee people love to offer their guests. In clockwise order from top left we have: Lebanon (coffee), Ukraine (tea), China (tea), and Mexico (coffee). They were in the process of putting up some new installations so I will definitely be back to see what else they have in store (and try more food).

Fleet Science Center

Interactive science museum. Honestly it was very overrun by small children, who seemed to be the target demographic. I did a pretty quick trip but didn't have to energy to actually read and digest scientific material. They have an imax theatre though so maybe I'll go back to watch a documentary.

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I don't have many words to share. I just wanted to say that when I visited the Mingei International Museum and explored their "Cups to Connections" exhibit, this setting of Palestinian hospitality made me pause. I couldn't help but feel saddened and take a moment of silence knowing that there are many spaces like this, meant for community, family, friendship, and generosity that have been demolished by fascism, zionism, and greed.

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Beaded Necklace, 1980-90 Kenya

"Comprised of 112 colorful beaded strands, this necklace once belonged to a married Samburu woman of Eastern Africa. Each strand represents a gift: from her father, from young warrior suitors, and eventually from her husband. They pile on top of one another to form a great heap of beaded adornment. The African color palette of white, read, and black, clearly recognizable here, is associated with the three phases of life. Red, symbolizing life and blood, predominates. White reinforces purity and birth, and black, the color of night and death. Green and blue beads are considered variations of black; dark yellow and orange are variations of red; and bright yellow, of white. The different types and sizes of beads, along with the interplay on monochromatic and patterned strands, create a powerful visual impact – and reinforce her social status." 

Mingei International Museum.

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I really love looking back at this public art workshop/collaboration I led, making giant mobiles for the reopening of the @mingeimuseum in 2021. I made the larger structures & shapes hung from trees & guided ink painting, shape cutting and hanging, assisted by museum volunteers. #publicart #jessicalingfindley #mommyartist #giantmobile #communityart #artworkshop #sandiego #sandiegoartist #californiaartist #installationart #outdoorart #postcovidart #kidsworkshop #artcommission #balboapark #balboaparkartist (at Mingei International Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoxetWOulyj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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La Frontera: Camiones de Mexico

Back in April, I presented some of my current research at the Latinx Studies Association Meeting in Tempe, Arizona. It went really well! The trip also doubled as an opportunity for my friend Akilah and I to travel through the southwest, which I had been to a few times but never really through. This blog post is to highlight one of my favorite parts, which was this interactive exhibit at the Mingei International Museum in San Diego (quite the drive from Tempe, let me tell you!).

I'll share the info with you that I got about the exhibit:

" La Frontera: Camiones de Mexico Designed by papier-mache artist Manuel Urueta and photographer/filmmaker Celina Galicia of Xingaderas as an interactive activity for our exhibition La Frontera, this bus is for you to help us adorn it both in and outside with the provided embellishments. Infuse vibrant colors and unique designs to showcase your individuality, drawing inspiration from Mexican culture, symbols, and personal experiences." (from the Museum)

Image: The bus as I walked up to it in the museum. A cardboard bus about 4 feet long rests across two tables. The bus is covered in foam stickers from people who added their own designs.

I didn't get to go into the museum to see the full exhibit unfortunately, but I did get to have a lot of fun adding in my own contribution. I even asked for a copy of the poster that accompanied it, but they didn't have any extras.

Image 2: Me adding some parts to the inside of the bus. Why the inside? Great question! I wanted to crawl into the bus. :)

Personally, I really loved the combination of a small maker activity with the context of Mexican culture. I also was into the amount of color inside and outside the bus; that was what initially drew me to it. If you know me, you know that lots of color, culture, and crafts are my jam. The activity was a fun little surprise on our trip to Balboa Park, which is home to a vibrant art community.

Anyway, I just wanted to share something that brought me joy recently. I was going through my pictures looking for something else when I was reminded about this. It definitely feels like its been longer than a few months since then!

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I took these photos at Balboa Park in San Diego, California. This spot is a cultural plaza that houses a few different museums and galleries including a Natural History Museum, the San Diego Museum of Art, Science Museum, a botanical garden, performing arts theater, etc. The indoor pictures were taken at the Mingei International Museum. I focused mainly on symmetry, the golden ratio, and the rule of thirds.

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Tanuki Bell: Mingei International Museum

Gift of Anne and John Weaver 20th Century, Kurashiki, Japan Medium: Clay, fiber

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Carved wood sculpture at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park 😍

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Mithila Figures

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Mingei International Museum at San Diego Balboa Park reopened 9/3! What a great transform with library, cafe and balconies! I highly recommend to visit the new Mingei museum! They have extended free admissions over this weekend. Visit the information at: https://mingei.org/ Make sure to check Jyumoku at mingei shop !!

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THANKSGIVING BREAK: WILDER & MARIFER TAKE SAN DIEGO

A flight to Dresden for a few days was too expensive to visit his mother and grandmother, so Wilder spent the break with his three best friends: Marifer, Beatriz, and Icaro Valverde (Marifer’s parents). Wilder’s never been anywhere else in America aside from Gallagher, so he was really excited for this trip!

— ITINERARY —

— Tour of Marifer’s family home. Getting to meet queen Beatriz in the flesh! He got to see Marifer’s childhood bedroom, and some baby photos courtesy of Icaro, so you know he posted those! She’s so CUTE! Wilder had his first Thanksgiving dinner and made sure to bake a homemade apple pie with Marifer’s mom as a bonding activity. He texts her all the time, it was nice to meet her for real!

— Surfing. Wilder’s never been surfing, but he loves the feel of the water. Definitely spent too much time on the beach busting his ass. Luckily unlike the previous night spent gossiping till the morning with Marifer, he knocked out as soon as they got pack and slept in the next day. His body suffered, but it was worth it.

— House of Charm Museum. Focusing on visiting the Mingei International Museum, the pair spent their afternoon looking at folk art, craft, and design that focused on “the beauty of use”. Wilder doesn’t understand art all that well, so he spent most of his time taking photos of Marifer.

— El Campo Santo Cemetery. Wouldn’t be them if they didn’t do something spooky. Rumor has it this 169 year old cemetery is a hub for spiritual sightings, cold spots, floating orbs, and flashing lights. They went on a hunt for vanishing spirits, but luckily came up short. No, Wilder didn’t sleep at all that night.

— The Flight Home. This is when Wilder slept, knocked out on Marifer’s shoulder. Name a better duo, I dare you!

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Beaded Necklace1980-90

Kenya"

Comprised of 112 colorful beaded strands, this necklace once belonged to a married Samburu woman of Eastern Africa. Each strand represents a gift: from her father, from young warrior suitors, and eventually from her husband. They pile on top of one another to form a great heap of beaded adornment. The African color palette of white, read, and black, clearly recognizable here, is associated with the three phases of life. Red, symbolizing life and blood, predominates. White reinforces purity and birth, and black, the color of night and death. Green and blue beads are considered variations of black; dark yellow and orange are variations of red; and bright yellow, of white. The different types and sizes of beads, along with the interplay on monochromatic and patterned strands, create a powerful visual impact – and reinforce her social status." 

Mingei International Museum.

[ultimatethread]

I really love looking back at this public’ art workshop/ collaboration I led making giant of mobiles for the reopening of the @mingeimuseum in 2021. I made the larger structures & shapes hung from trees & guided ink painting, shape cutting and hanging assisted by museum volunteers. (at Mingei International Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoxduZ3u9V4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=