Field Trip to the Walker and the Bell

I had a blast on our field trip, I've been to the Walker before but only to see specific exhibitions, I have not taken that extensive of a look at their permanent collection before and it was a real treat. One notable work was Best Buy Arcade Dolphin Oracle II by Richard Shelton and Piotr Szyhalski they programed an animated dolphin to respond to any question the viewer had to ask it by typing the question using a keyboard that is provided. They wanted to create an artwork that could answer and be asked questions creating an interesting dynamic and relationship between the viewer and the artwork. I thought it was a very fun interacting with the artwork, provokes the audience to think and was very entertaining. A very smart dolphin to say the least. I am also taking Art Since 1950 and I was able to see works that we are discussing in my class. Works by Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Rothko. I also enjoyed the Bell Museum after walking around a bit I spent most my time rendering the two Great Blue Heroins they have on display.