“What is important is not so much what people see in the gallery or the museum, but what people see after looking at these things, how they confront reality again.” — Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco
That’s true. I’ve seen people at landmark exhibitions who seemed more interested in taking selfies for social media than in appreciating what they came to see.
Of course it varies from gallery to gallery. We also photographed art during a recent visit to MoMA. While others were waiting to snap a selfie in front of "Starry Night," we found ourselves photographing the works we weren't familiar with, like a Giacometti sculpture, or Hopper painting. When we went to the Guggenheim, no one was taking selfies at all.
Great post, Mark. I too enjoy art galleries for all the “art” that’s not officially on show. It’s like getting double the value for your price of admission.
Great selection once again, Mark. When I detached my mind from the subject to look only at the colour, shade, reflections and form, each was a potential artwork. I could see where those such as Miro got their inspiration.
Miró and other abstract artists showed us how to appreciate the visual qualities of things and our emotional responses to the world around us—as well as the one in our heads.
I'm quite liking 113b this time.
Yes, those elevators doors are beautiful indeed! I was just about to comment about how 113b is my favorite as well,
Unlike a canvas, you had to be in the right spot to see the colours. It reminded me of a Colour Field painting.
You captured it perfectly!
Many people spend more time documenting themselves in front of the artwork rather than just enjoying the pieces on display.
That’s true. I’ve seen people at landmark exhibitions who seemed more interested in taking selfies for social media than in appreciating what they came to see.
Of course it varies from gallery to gallery. We also photographed art during a recent visit to MoMA. While others were waiting to snap a selfie in front of "Starry Night," we found ourselves photographing the works we weren't familiar with, like a Giacometti sculpture, or Hopper painting. When we went to the Guggenheim, no one was taking selfies at all.
I guess it can be risky backing into the low wall at the Guggenheim to take a selfie.
Great post, Mark. I too enjoy art galleries for all the “art” that’s not officially on show. It’s like getting double the value for your price of admission.
I could tell from your photos of the heavenly staircase at the Ontario Gallery of Art.
Great selection once again, Mark. When I detached my mind from the subject to look only at the colour, shade, reflections and form, each was a potential artwork. I could see where those such as Miro got their inspiration.
Miró and other abstract artists showed us how to appreciate the visual qualities of things and our emotional responses to the world around us—as well as the one in our heads.