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This was the first room I entered at the The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. The lighting changed dramatically making it hard to view the floor the ceiling collage. The scale of the work, being that of an entire room, was impressive, but I do not feel I could take in and appreciate it in it entirety due to the harsh lighting conditions.
Anish Kapoor
My first reaction to 'When I am Pregnant' was indifference. However, on second viewing I am amazed at the forms perfect shape. The smooth transition from flat wall to delicate bulge makes me ask 'how is it so perfect?'
Jon Gundersen
Vann på vei mot havet, 2007, installation
'Vann på vei mot havet' is a cleverly build water fountain installation. The careful placement of each steel teapot, balanced down a ladder, gives a soothing trickling sound to go alongside its novel appearance.
Willian Kentridge's film, created sketch by sketch caught my attention for quite some time. The fluid change between frames left me in awe and the interesting, contemporary storyline kept me gripped.
The National Gallery of Norway
Edvard Munch
In great ignorance, I did not realise that Edvard Munch was Norwegian, or that the famous 'The Scream' painting was located in Oslo. So, to my surprise and joy, there it was, in The National Gallery of Norway. Although smaller in real life than I had expected, it was still as impressive, if not more so, in person.
Hi Leigh,
ReplyDeleteThere's more than one version of this work, that was recently sold for a record price.
Although the character of the painting seems to be screaming, what is happening is that he's covering his ears because of Nature's scream against the harm that humankind has caused to Nature.
Take care,
José