The American Visionary Art Museum is a very original and beautifully decorated structure. It was raining the day I visited, but the weather was still nice. The structure itself is an architectural marvel. It has a very unusual shape and structure which makes it very aesthetic. The exterior is covered in glass, mirrors and other materials. There is a giant whirlpool located outside this main building, known as Baltimore's most beloved outdoor sculptural landmark. The sculpture is a wind-powered structure created by a 76-year-old mechanic/farmer named Vollis Simpson. Mr. Simpson created this structure as a tribute to Federal Hill and Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness. The AVAM is a very different structure from that of the BMA. The BMA is a much more sober building than that of the AVAM. The AVAM is built around a large spiral staircase that takes you from floor to floor. The main building is 35,000 square feet and contains six galleries. The BMA is a much larger structure containing more galleries than the AVAM. The contemporary wing of the BMA featured many large-scale paintings spread throughout the wing. The AVAM seemed to bring the paintings, sculptures, etc. closer together. This could be because the AVAM is a smaller building than the BMA. The first piece I noticed upon entering the heart of AVAM was The World's First Family of Robots by Devon Smith (1926-2003). The Robot Family was a set of sculptures consisting of 6 people and a dog. The family was made from appliances, lights, rubber gloves and recycled pipes. The family members moved their body parts robotically and had flashing lights. Another set of coins that caught my eye was that of John “Eddie” Welch. There were 37 mixed media murals on Masonite hanging in the room. They showed support for figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Jesse Owens, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Jackie Robinson. The phrase "we need you" has been repeated in many murals such as those of George Washington Carver and Stevie Wonder. These members obviously supported African-American culture and equality for men. These murals were very bold and political in nature. Jack Bruno was a visionary artist who interested me greatly. His paintings were bold, striking, unusual and strangely beautiful. They caught my eye because of their bright colors and attention to detail..