I feel so fortunate to live in NYC for countless reasons, not the least of which is easy access to so many museums and galleries. I often find that upon repeat visits, I am drawn to the same works of art over and over. This occurred yet again on a recent visit to the Museum of Modern Art.
As a way to see the works with fresh eyes, I decided to photograph details of each piece rather than the whole. In my mind, though, every glimpse is as compelling and exciting as the entire work.
Gilliam
Rothko
Marden
Johns
Rauschenberg
Rauschenberg
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That's why I love seeing art "for real", being g able to see the texture, the brush or tol strokes the thickness of the medium ... Bliss.
Love your way of thinking and viewing the art. It truly is all in the details, isn't it?
a NEW way to look at the Masters!
COOL!
I'm obviously attracted to fibre. First the plush folds, then the rain lines and then the quilt! thanks
Nice idea. Like this
What a wonderful idea. When I'm in Chicago visiting my daughter I aways go to the Art Institute. I'm definately going to do this. Thanks Seth.
Drooling over the Rauschenberg details - there is a wonderful piece of his at the San Francisco MOMA that I visit every time we're up there. I stand there and get lost in it.
Erin
I see why you picked Every One and the influence that they have had on Your pieces! Thanks for taking us with you :) Laura
How is it that you've chosen some of my favourite artists?!....must be ESP. I'd love to see those works in 'the flesh'.
WOW! I love these! I have never seen Rauschenberg's work in real life.
I really love Rauschenberg and his cohorts. I wish I could see it in person! His surfaces are so incredibly rich.
Fabulous post, Seth, I love to do the same thing!
These are some if my favs!!
How lucky are you to live in NYC!
A constant source of inspiration!
Wonderful work and for me an introduction to Gilliam. I did not know his work and that is clearly an omission in my knowledge. Thanks Seth! (oh & I love the Week Links posts - always something interesting:))
Intriguing snippets of some cool art.
What a great idea about approaching art. I've just recently started following your blog and love it. I also just went in and ordered both DVD's that you have. Inspiration is on the way:)
Swoon. I used to do the same thing when we lived, SF. I would visit the museums over and over, so convenient when you can walk. The paintings became my friends I swear. Love your detail shots.
cool stuff as usual. I also didn't know about Gilliam and glad I do now. Thanks Seth for adding to my knowledge
Oh, fabulous, Seth! Lovely peeks. Now I must investigate Gilliam, new to me. Thank you...
I understand completely. I just returned from seeing Anselm Kiefer at Mass Moca. The paintings were breathtaking and life changing. There is nothing quite like seeing the work in person.
Fantastic surfaces! Very inspiring...I'm going back to take another look!!
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