Legendary Pop Star Takes Train To New Haven, Stops By Museum

NEW HAVEN, CT — New Haven must feel like a "lucky star" after receiving a visit from the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna, earlier this month.

The legendary singer-songwriter revealed in an Instagram post Thursday she took a train to New Haven, specifically to Yale University, last week to see a new exhibit currently on display at the Yale Center for British Art on Chapel Street.

The post noted she had visited the museum to see "Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning," a new exhibit featuring contemporary artist Emin's work as a painter.

In addition to noting her love for trains, Madonna spoke highly of Emin as an artist and person.

"I love Tracey," Madonna said on Instagram. "I've known her since [her daughter] Lola [Ciccone Leon] was 4 years old. I have enormous respect and admiration for her. She's the 21st century Frida Kahlo."

The pop star also noted she loved being "surrounded by so many great minds" at Yale.

"I didn't want to leave," she wrote. "I wanted to stay and get my PhD. Can you guess in what subject?"

According to the Yale Center for British Art, "Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning" is the first presentation of Emin's work in a North American museum and the first ever solo museum exhibition to focus on her work as a painter.

A legendary singer, songwriter and record producer, Madonna is a cultural icon whose many hits include famous songs such as "Like a Prayer," "Material Girl," "La Isla Bonita," "Like a Virgin," "Lucky Star" and "Vogue" among many others.

In addition to her stamp on music, Madonna has also starred in a number of famous films as an actress, including "A League of their Own," "Dick Tracy," "Desperately Seeking Susan" and "Evita."