If you are looking for something meaningful to do on a winter day, we'd suggest you visit the Weatherspoon Art Museum on the southeast corner of the UNCG campus, at the corner of Spring Garden Street and Tate Street. The above photo is of the rear entrance, near the dedicated parking area for museum visitors. The painted bronze sculpture in the center of the photo is "Receiver." It has been placed in the courtyard and Urban Francis has been moved to the second floor. The artist of this sculpture is Huma Bhabha, who was born in Pakistan, but now lives in New York State. She is known for ambiguity in her art and based on the description of the piece, the title could refer to the receiver-like headphones in the figure's ears, it could refer to the figure itself- as in a being who receives others and who receives communication- or likely both.
According to The Center for New North Carolinians, there are approximately 1,000 Pakistanis living in Guilford County (reference), and many live around Allen J Elementary School in High Point. Allen J offers a dual-language immersion program in Urdu, a language of Pakistan. The program has gained national attention (reference). The Weatherspoon Art Museum is mindful of the growing diversity in the population of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina and the United States. Their acquisitions and exhibits reflect this growing diversity. The Bhabha sculpture is one of many examples. If you get a chance, stop by and see this sculpture, and also the exhibits. If you like photography, you will really enjoy the current exhibits. See information about exhibits and hours here.
Happy Midweek!
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