Wilfrid Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I did like a lot of the Stella show, but despite its size it's still highly selective. I'd like to have seen more of the smaller (monochromatic) sculptures, and I'd also like to have seen a more representative display of the Moby Dick series. But there's only so much space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AaronS Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 that pollock show is worth a special trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 All the hype in the world can't prepare you for how spectacularly great that Picasso show is. Or how punk. By punk, I mean the supposition that, when an artist works in a medium whose techniques he or she has not trained in, the artist can express his or her ideas more directly, because without the mediation of technique. Now this doesn't mean that everybody can create good, much less great, art without training. For this to work, the artist must have some combination of the following: (a) encyclopedic knowledge of the history and esthetics of the form he or she is working in; (b) absolute mastery of some other artform; (c ) interesting ideas. Picasso doing sculpture is a perfect example. What great stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taion Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 @Sneakeater: I need to actually go this weekend. Probably during early hours to avoid the crowds. How much time should one budget for the Picasso exhibit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 More than one hour; less than two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AaronS Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 be sure to see the pollock while you're there. I really enjoyed the stella show at the whitney, which also closes soon. it was very crowded last weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yeah, the Pollock is necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Stella and Picasso were the two top museum shows last year. I wish I could see Picasso a third time and get to the Pollock too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taion Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Noted. I hate mornings. Oh well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Ah, they're offering timed tickets, so the crowding should be fairly consistent. And there are late hours for the final weekend too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taion Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm told it was very crowded, which is why I want to go during member early hour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Got it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm told it was very crowded, which is why I want to go during member early hour. What are the members' early hours? Can't find it on the damn website. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 9.30-10.30 for last week of show. It's down the page on the link I gave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taion Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 http://www.moma.org/calendar/programs/memberearlyhours I can't tell whether it should be "Member Early Hours" or "Member Early Hour". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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