Boston has grown on me. The city’s initial welcome was most unwelcoming. But over time, I’ve settled into the fact that people are miserable here because the government and its agencies do such a poor job at providing a rich quality of life.
The roads, schools, parks, libraries, business community, transportation, cultural institutions, prisons and various public works all lack leadership and a cohesive vision that results in proper urban planning. Brookline and Milton (two communities not a part of metro Boston) stand apart as examples of stewardship.
Nevertheless, I owe a public apology to the Museum of Fine Arts.
When I first moved here (September 2008) and visited the MFA, I was appalled at how Aztec art was piled upon 19th century American art, and how painting and sculptures were stacked about and randomly hung as if it was someone’s garage. I now eat these words.
Unbeknownst to me, the MFA was in the process of building the new “American Wing.” I recently visited the newly opened Wing, a stunning piece of architecture and so well blended into the neoclassical design of the original building.
Moreover, I was blown away by the thoughtful presentation of artwork. Collections were grouped sensibly and pieces displayed with such care, I had mental and physical room to move about and contemplate them from all angles.
In my opinion, the new American Wing at the MFA is not only a critical success, but a shining example of what all of metro Boston could be like if leadership, time and creativity are applied.
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