ART TRIP: DETROIT

The video explores Detroit's rich history, from its peak in the 1950s to its decline and resurgence. It highlights key cultural sites like the Motown Museum and the Detroit Institute of Arts, showcasing Rivera's murals. The Heidelberg Project and Scott Hocking's installations demonstrate community-driven art. The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and Oakland Ave projects emphasize community engagement and cultural preservation.

What was the peak population of Detroit in 1950?

• 2.5 million

• 1.8 million

• 4.0 million

• 3.2 million

Which famous music label was founded in the Motown Museum?

• Motown Records

• Columbia Records

• Capitol Records

• Atlantic Records

Who commissioned Diego Rivera to paint the Detroit Industry Murals?

• Edsel Ford

• Andrew Carnegie

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

What is depicted on the north wall of Rivera's murals?

• Technological advancements

• A bountiful harvest

• A giant stamping press

• Ford's River Rouge plant

What was the primary goal of the Heidelberg Project?

• To create a commercial art gallery

• To improve community life through art

• To build luxury apartments

• To establish a new museum

What is the Library Street Collective known for?

• Hosting music concerts

• Commissioning public art projects

• Organizing food festivals

• Running a theater company

What unique feature does Mike Kelly's Mobile Homestead have?

• It is a floating structure

• It can be driven around the city

• It is made entirely of glass

• It is underground

What materials does Olayami Dabls primarily use in his work?

• Wood and clay

• Iron, rockwood, and mirrors

• Plastic and glass

• Concrete and steel

What is the purpose of the American Riad project?

• To establish a tech hub

• To develop a new sports complex

• To create a shared community space

• To build a shopping mall

What does Jami emphasize about the Oakland Ave Artist Coalition?

• It only supports established artists

• It focuses on commercial art sales

• It is a government-funded project

• It aims to create safe spaces for youth