Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Dear Lucia,

Today, your mother and I took you to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City. This was your first trip to a museum of any kind. The trip was particularly important because it was your first official exposure to art. Sure, we try to surround you with art of all kinds, but there is something inspiring and/or calming about visiting an art museum.

I think you liked the art. You kicked and screeched at certain pieces. The pieces with distinct lines and dots seem to get your attention the most. Actually, you found our shadows and reflections in the marble floors to be even more intriguing.

I suppose art can be found anywhere or in anything. You taught me that today. Never lose that fresh perspective on the world, Lu.

Love,
Dad