Hanging around Chelsea in NYC last weekend, I visited a number of art galleries. I loved the whimsical, eerie works on paper of Austé, reminiscent of Tim Burton's cartoons and Andersen's fairy tales... I was also thrilled to admire Kara Walker's extraordinary cut-outs - even though her characters have no features or eyes, they are magically expressive, and tell stories - below, the same work seen from two different angles.
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One of the best things in life is to visit art galleries & museums...LUV!
Kara Walker is a genius! How lucky for you to have seen the current work.
Love the art. May I be so bold as to ask, [what are you doing in NYC]?
LENORE... - since I was actually staying in Chelsea, I could have my fill of art galleries.
SPANGLER - I agree, a genius she is indeed.
DONNA - Be bold, ask! I was in NYC until Sunday to meet a friend who was flying in from Paris for work. I could be in my favorite city AND spend time with a dear old friend - perfect.
I love the second one from the top. I can see where I'd put it in my living room.
I too love the second from the top. Sounds like a perfectly divine weekend...NYC and a good friend. Bet Benjy is ever so happy to have you back home.
I love that second one - it somehow captures my heart, soul and mind these days.
I love Kara Walker's work!
When I visit New York I never make enough time to see all the museums and galleries I want to see because I spend all my time seeing friends.
I think it means next time I visit New York I need to go for longer.
ABIGAIL - I know, there's always so much to do in NY! I left frustrated because of the things I had had no time to do...
Kara Walker is such a favorite of mine . . .
Tim Burton meets Andersen's Fairy Tales is a brilliant description! I especially love that second painting! Lucky girl to have seen it all in person!
xo Isa
Wow, everyone (LAURA, DEBRA, BETH, BLUE MUSE) seems to love the second one from the top. It is magical indeed. Actually, that's just a detail from the work.
Amazing work... I've seen Kara's work at LACMA! Beautiful and disconcerting at the same time isn't it...
These are truly inspirational!! How's NYC. hop it is less rainy there!
p.s. thanks for your comment on the Ungaro post, I agree Lindsay has been a black hole to the productivity of society lately!
Did I already tell you, I envy you all that traveling you do?
oh i do miss nyc and all the galleries and museums! and so cool that you stayed in chelsea. hope you had a marvelous trip!
Beautiful pictures - sounds like a perfect weekend!
GABBI - I didn't know they had some of her works at LACMA. I loved her retrospective at the Paris museum of modern art last year. She's a true artist.
SWEET TOOTH - well it rained all day on Saturday. Sigh.
ANGIE - I'm very lucky, I know, to travel so much.
IF JANE - yes, this trip made me realize how much I loved NYC and how right I was to miss the magical city.
MARDI - and there's more - see tomorrow's post!
LOVELY art... speaking of ART... I have some for you to pop over and take a look... http://www.fififlowers.com/2009/10/desperately-seeking-petunia-in-paris.html
ENJOY!
Fifi
P.S. Please tell Benjy the French lesson is going well with my son... I might need more soon!
Going into my local art galleries is something I really need to set aside time for. Thanks for the reminder!
*Sigh*! New York! I think it's the modern art capital of the world - utter heaven - what a wonderful post full of those whimsical images!! Did you get to MOMA too by any chance?
FIFI - you always have the best surprises!
Tell your son that Benjy is available any time to answer his French questions - he loves showing off his keen knowledge of grammar...
ANA B - I hope you get around to it; it's a fun and easy way to see and enjoy art.
SAM - I had no time to go to MOMA unfortunately or to any other museums - I really wanted to check out the William Blake exhibition at the Morgan Library but time flew by so fast...
Oh how fun, I wish I was gallery cruising with you. And NYC in October, what a treat... enjoy every crispy fallen leaf for me :)
I love Austé's second piece. It reminds me a little of Matisse as well. But certainly has a fairytale quality to it. With that, I would love to spend time in NYC's art museums. And, well, NYC itself, for that matter. But to always return to Iowa...
JANIS - well it was a bit wet and cold for me but other than that it was Bliss.
APRILINIOWA - yes, I can see some Matisse in there too, you're right, in the freedom of the lines, the intensity of the colors... I adore Matisse.
Wow, thats some good art. I love that third picture!
SHERIN - it's my favorite too!
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