The Hirshhorn energized us,
Painting Detail.
and we needed energy to go with our passions as we moved
from museum to museum, and item to detail.
Not only were G and I moved by the Federalist details around
us, we were deeply moved by the things within.
Glen Close’s spirit struggles on despite his disabilities.
The National Gallery of Art gifted me with the chance to see
a real Robert Motherwell on display.
When I
just began studying art, Motherwell woke some primeval ability within me that
allowed me to look at the world in a new way yet left me comforted. Most of the Smithsonian art museums had a Clyfford Still or a Franz Kline but neither of these artists had inspired me the way Motherwell
did.
Imagine seeing a real Kandinsky right there in front of
you. Magically, here was a work from
every artist and period I ever studied all put in wonderful buildings and
architecture from two centuries. What
more could I want.
Many museums now practice what they preach. Low light does preserve everything from the
famous dresses to elephants. It made
those of us with poor eyesight unable to see much. It’s a good thing the food didn’t agree with
me at this museum. It was the only one
that didn’t make it.
G was fascinated by the http://www.navymemorial.org/Visit/tabid/124/Default.aspx>U
S Navy Memorial
as was I.
There were the often seen corners.
Then there were the corners not often seen unless you are
off the beaten path.
Part 2 soon.
My thoughts and prayers are with those hit by hurricane Sandy including the bloggers we just visited.
I really wish I had spent more time with you at the museums. You see them with much more intelligent eyes than I. I have missed so much. Glad you made it on days of good weather.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are fantastic, Mage! What a feast for my poor eyes.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing these!
ReplyDeleteWhat an eye opener, fantastic art, shown through the eyes of an artist.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pieces. I love the Close portrait.. it's amazing. And the eraser wheel made me laugh. As did the bronze sailor and duffel bag.. the perspective makes it look as if the woman in the red top is climbing into it. But very cool about your uncle.. so nice to have that connection.
ReplyDeleteAnd I was thrilled to recognize your smiling face on Tabor's blog. As soon as the pictures appeared, I said "It's Mage!" I'm so glad you had a fine time together.
Wonderful to see so many familiar things and places. I always enjoy seeing my city through others eyes. You have a wonderful eye. I especially enjoyed the Georgetown shot. I went to school there and walked up and down P and Q streets many times.
ReplyDeleteAs for the Matisse, the bronzes (made from molds) can be found in many locations. Like a print series.
I wish I had remembered to show you my granddaughters tryptich which she painted for me. She loves the modern works. I have come to appreciate modern painting in the last few decades.
My second husband was mad about sculpture, so we spent many hours at the Hirschhorn.
Love it. Dianne
PS, you escaped DC by the skin of your teeth. The storm went all around us here in Arlington. Far worse everywhere else it seems.
The typewriter eraser is my kind of art.
ReplyDelete