ART TRIP: DETROIT

Thanks to our Grandmasters of the Arts Vincent Apa and Indianapolis Homes Realty, and all of our patrons, especially Bronze Bond, Patrick Hanna, M12 Studio, Jane Quale, and Constance Urist.

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[kellyem]

Fun fact: the murals in the DIA only depict one completed car. This helps to showcase just how much goes into the production so you can appreciate the labor, materials, and skill behind each vehicle.

[vlogbrothers]

Not the Detroit I was expecting at all. Loved this video! -John

[no_torrs]

Art Trip will forever be the best series on youtube.

[PaolaKassa]

As an artist in Detroit I’m so happy you are highlighting the great community we have!

[lj]

This is my home in an Art Trip video and that is so cool.

[taaiee]

I moved to Michigan in 2014 and had visited Detroit for different reason at least once every year. It is amazing how much changes this city has gone through since only 4 years ago.

[SarahMRobbins]

This is the Detroit I got to know and love. When I was a Windsor University student, I took a Detroit Architecture class for my art history credits. We would go across the river to Detroit every Friday and my Prof brought us to a lot of these places. Detroit is a city that fights back with art and determination while sticking together as a community, and because of that, it will thrive once again. It's one of my favorite cities because of that. Thank you for showing this side of Detroit. It's a side more people need to see.

[AshasaurusRawr]

As someone who grow up in the suburbs of metro Detroit, this video made me cry for some reason. I can't wait to explore the city more. Growing up we were told that detroit is dirt and dangerous, but I think it is just a neglect beautiful city. I'm glad many people are trying to make it a little more beautiful again.

[madelynvervaecke]

As an artist and lifelong resident of Detroit, the city's dedication to the arts makes me really proud.

[ernestav]

I`m watching this in Italy, but I grew up in Lithuania...Detroyt is one of the cities in my list to visit, but after this I`ll visit so much...I always travel by art programs and this was so impressing....

[MCAndyT]

Dabls is the quintessential Detroit Elder! Taking the time to visit the bead museum, his installation, and to sit with him is a real privilege!

[KannikCat]

What a powerhouse video. A great balanced view of the city, its tribulations, and the spirit of its people. Especially loved the work of Scott Hocking -- great installation art and great use of found materials of space, thank you for putting him on my radar. Also really appreciated the American Riad, both in scope and the interview with Jamil. All around a thoughtful and thought provoking episode that'll leave me thinking newly about place, the impermanence of our built environment, and how we as communities and art inhabit it all. Great work, thank you!

[rickandrews]

Detroit is a beautiful city full of beautiful people. Thank you so much for the wide and patient look at a community working to grow beyond past difficulties and make a home for future generations.

[zoesaverage]

The tension between decay and the carefully curated art is palpable in the video. Thank you for showing us this place.

[PresleyMartin]

Art thrives in the best of times and the worst of times. Art is indeed long.

[acheronist]

I've been hoping you would come visit!! Detroit is such a resilient and inspiring city with so much art and so many ideas, you did a great job presenting the highlights of our art scene. It really does mean a lot to show people who aren't local that there are still strong communities here who create and want to improve the way Detroit is.

[MCAndyT]

I appreciate the brief criticality about Murals in the Market. Recently they've gotten better about featuring local artists, but in general the Detroit Beautification Project & Library Street Collective have brought in outside artists to adorn Detroit's walls without much input from local residents about what they'll be left to look at...

[nikkinichols]

I know the art trip videos are a huge undertaking - I would love one for Denver!! Anyone else?

[ygritteoakley]

This is the real Detroit!!!! Thank you so much for accurately depicting my beloved city. There is even more for an art enthusiast. Detroit is a city turned canvas. With open air galleries everywhere. You can see fantastic art for free in most cases. Or a fraction of the cost. Compared to NYC or even Chicago. I still have not seen everything yet.

[hannahjones]

I’ve been waiting for something like this! Detroit has become my home. I moved to the city 2 years ago, and have never stopped exploring. I encourage everyone to come and see what this city has to offer, especially outside of Woodward.

Beautifully done!