I need more culture in my life. It became apparent Saturday as I asked people about their favorite artists Saturday at the Iowa Arts Festival. Some named local artists, while others took the world-famous approach. I didn't know very many of the artists who were mentioned.
I've never been exposed to much art history. In fact, I can't remember ever taking an art class. Maybe that's why the walls in my apartment are mostly barren.
I mentioned the question for this week's On the Street to a friend earlier this week. She rattled off a few examples: Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Da Vinci. I responded to her that, instead of recalling great works of art, these things jumped to my mind:
1) Ninja Turtles (he wore the red bandana, I believe).
2) Toothpaste, and a town in Iowa where some of my cousins live.
3) A now defunct pizza place in Ames.
If that doesn't scream "You need more culture," I don't know what does.