Author: Camila Mascorro

The image on the left is from May 27 in the Triennale Museum in Milan, Italy. The image on the right is from May 23rd at the Biennale Museum in Venice, Italy. I wanted to use these two images as a point of comparison into how these two museums were able to spread worldwide issues but create it into a design that invites people to read, to observe, and to spread facts. I think this was one of the major instances in which I understood all that design implies. It is not just fashion and the creation of something that serves a purpose, but it is something that can be used for absolutely everything in this case, the spreading of awareness while making it in a beautiful way that makes the visitor want to learn and to read and to take in the message. The use of fabric and embroidery to deliver a message, which was then used in a gallery/museum, is beautiful. These art pieces that are created in this manner, I believe, allow the viewer to take a picture and post it because they are appealing to the eye while serving a useful purpose.

This museum visit was on May 23rd in Venice, Italy, and it was the Fondazione Querini Stampalia. I think it has such beautiful and detailed interior design and architecture. The drawings, the details, and the colors it was all absolutely perfect and beautiful. Seeing this room filled with paintings and art and being able to compare it to the present day and reflect on how we were there earlier that same day made me realize how little but also how much these places have changed. Seeing a drawing made hundreds of years ago and comparing it to the real space today helps you understand time and the changes that come with it. A city may have the same architecture, and, theoretically, it is the same, but when you add new details and the influence of people and their evolution, the city takes on a whole new meaning. The design of this house, to me, was the best one we have seen. The art on the walls and the chandeliers added such an elegant but inviting touch to the interior decor.

10 Corso Como was a visit we did on May 27th in Milan, Italy. This place was all about trends, high-end fashion, elegance, and bold, distinctive pieces that really reflect a 21st-century fashion aesthetic. I really liked the floor plan and the way each floor and area was set up. Walking into the restaurant instantly created a feeling of comfort, and as you kept going, you reached the men’s section, which was smaller than the women’s section, of course. Some of the brands that stood out the most were Maison Margiela, Vivienne Westwood, and Comme des Garçons. They also carried more casual brands like Levi’s, Salomon, Adidas, and New Balance. It was a nice variety that felt inclusive, inviting people with different styles, perspectives, and price ranges.

This week was very beautiful and eventful. Venice was the most beautiful place and the weather cleared out by the ens of the day. During the Biennale visit I realized how intentional all the details were. It has been my favorite place we have visited so far. My favorite places were Hungary and germany. We were able to learned about climate change through feeling it but actually seeing stats and factual information which seeing it straight up really exemplifies things. The other one really showed how architects find success outside of the architecture field. These two really brought their ideas to life and attempted to demonstrate their concepts by engaging with the viewer.

This week was really great. First off the day of the art gallery and museum of science was a very fun, and interesting day. I learned a lot about how many things emerged and grew which was very new to me. Seeing the first trains, planes, broadcast channels was fascinating.

Lake como was beautiful. It made us want to explore a beach further and therefore we chose to explore nice and get to know a part of france since i had never been. This weekend was really relaxing besides the 4am wake up call and the semi creepy bus. Other than that nice made it for a super relaxing weekend. We explored the small casino and got to lay in the beach for about 4 hours having some spritz’s and piña coladas. The rocks made it hard to get in the ocean but the weather was beautiful and we all got a great tan. Just a note: my topic is graffiti and i observed nice and it had very minimal grafiti and street art was not very prominent either. I think it made the city look a bit classier and beautiful.

The museum today was wonderful, and the different types of art it had were completely different, which, in my opinion, allows every person to connect with one and gives room for people who have different tastes to like something.

This first week has been great. I arrived a day early and was able to explore Chinatown a little. It was interesting, not my favorite area, but I got to have my first pasta at mama_eat, which was really good. Later that day was my fiesta time at the duomo on the trip. It was not super crowded, and the weather was really nice.

The past couple of days have been very fast-paced, making me see and experience very different parts of Milan. My step count has been like 20,000, and I love it so much because I know I am walking around, and I believe it is the best way to get to know a city.