These all look fabulous. Especially the Nationalgalerie in Berlin, which I wasn't familiar with. Have you been to these?
Here's a handy resource I've relied on in the past as well:
https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/
A reflection on art galleries: they're among my favorite places to visit, but do you ever feel a sense of 'masterpiece overstimulation' when visiting a gallery? There have been times when I've spent a full day at one, taking in one breathtaking work of genius after another, until-- at the end of the visit-- I'm overwhelmed by the amount of era-defining mastery I've imbibed. Drunk from the heights of human achievement. In the past, even just seeing a single Rembrandt or Matisse might satisfy for a lifetime-- while I stand surrounded by thousands of such paintings.
Nikos Kazantzakis said, "I once saw a bee drown in honey, and I understood." That's what I feel like inside of art galleries.
As for myself, no, I haven’t been to those listed.
And I often find myself wondering whether or not the artist would be happy to have their piece displayed in such a way.
There’s a certain point where art is no longer about the artist or the artist’s intentions, so much as it is about societies' perceptions of it or its political pull.
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have my face crunched down into cold, white earth. What the taste of ice and blood would be like mixed together on my already acidic tongue. Metallic. Lingering. Thick. If I'd find it in me to get up. Blister out one more round despite it all. Or if I'd finally stay down. Drift off with the wind. Disappear into the quiet.
I’ve learned, taught, forgot, started and quit, won and lost, hated and loved. I mind my p’s and q’s, even though the ladies’ room doesn’t ever seem to mind me nearly peeing its queue…. Snapchat. SnapBack. Aflac. Big Mac. Track your package with OnTrac. TicTac. Snack pack. Cyberattack. Don’t forget to take your stimpak. My government officials have wishlists that Veruca Salt herself couldn’t rival. It’s no wonder everyone’s fighting for basic survival. And I remember when those around me wanted to give me peace of mind, instead of giving me a piece of their mind… Chris Pratt. Doormat. Non-fat. Whiplash. Call the number on your screen now for free cash. Grab ass. Kit-Kat. Lab rat. Smokestack. There are some things we’ll never be able to get back.
These all look fabulous. Especially the Nationalgalerie in Berlin, which I wasn't familiar with. Have you been to these?
ReplyDeleteHere's a handy resource I've relied on in the past as well:
https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/
A reflection on art galleries: they're among my favorite places to visit, but do you ever feel a sense of 'masterpiece overstimulation' when visiting a gallery? There have been times when I've spent a full day at one, taking in one breathtaking work of genius after another, until-- at the end of the visit-- I'm overwhelmed by the amount of era-defining mastery I've imbibed. Drunk from the heights of human achievement. In the past, even just seeing a single Rembrandt or Matisse might satisfy for a lifetime-- while I stand surrounded by thousands of such paintings.
Nikos Kazantzakis said, "I once saw a bee drown in honey, and I understood." That's what I feel like inside of art galleries.
I could see that.
DeleteAs for myself, no, I haven’t been to those listed.
And I often find myself wondering whether or not the artist would be happy to have their piece displayed in such a way.
There’s a certain point where art is no longer about the artist or the artist’s intentions, so much as it is about societies' perceptions of it or its political pull.
Sushi has sliced ginger to help cleanse your palette between bites. There isn't really an art museum equivalent to sliced ginger, though…
DeleteAnother neat online art resource I've enjoyed:
https://youtu.be/83ggxS21mFM?si=4JfQgHSLRt9tfC7l
This whole channel has some excellent videos that could get at your question about how these artists may have wanted their art displayed.