UMMA Check-In Success! 🎉

After being in Michigan for a while, I finally made it to the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)! 🏛️✨ What surprised me the most during my visit was the incredible range of the collections—it was so extensive! 🎨 From medieval religious art, to modern paintings and sculptures that catch your eye immediately, to contemporary photography hanging on the walls, there was a little something in every style. When I reached the Asian section on the first floor, I was pleasantly surprised to find Chinese porcelain from the Kangxi Era, and even a square ding-vessel from the Shang Dynasty! It gave me an unexpected sense of familiarity and connection. Nearby, Japanese samurai swords and landscape paintings were displayed, and taking my time to appreciate them felt truly immersive. 🏺🖼️ The Impressionist section on the second floor was one I specifically looked for. There was only one original Monet, but standing in front of it, I was still deeply moved by those soft, dreamy colors—I stood there gazing for a long while. 🌅 There were also two or three Picasso paintings, accompanied by a series of Cubist works. Although some were a bit hard for me to fully understand, the unique compositions were truly fascinating. 🧩🤔 The best part? UMMA is completely free! 🆓🎊 Just swipe your student ID to enter—so friendly for us international students. The whole visit took me about an hour, making it a perfect half-day cultural escape. ⏳🧡 #Umich #AnnArbor #UniversityOfMichigan #MuseumAdventure #ArtGallery #StudyInTheUS