When the Museum of African American History and Culture opens on the National Mall in 2015, it will be "not just a record of tragedy, but a celebration of life," as President Obama said during the ground breaking ceremony on the site today. — whitehouse.gov
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it's a triumph that a museum like this is being built in washington, but the design of the building is such a shame and will in no way match the caliber of the history it represents.
why, micah? what about it is such a shame?
it's a shame that washington is running out of room and instead of choosing a proposal that reflects the dynamic and innovative nature of african american history, the smithsonian chose a safe design that replicates the stiff brutalism of d.c. there is so much influence that could be pulled from both the context and the program and yet the result in this museum is nothing interesting or new for the city. this museum deserved better.
...and suddenly, after opening the video on youtube, I remember why I don't read comments on Youtube videos. oof.
oh wow, the majority of those comments are horrifically awful.
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