Day 24
I cycled to the National Gallery to get some exercise and see an exhibition of South East Asian art before it finishes this weekend. There was a glorious embroidered umbrella which looked suitable for a sultan sitting on an elephant - I was going to draw it, but on the way to get a drink first, I spotted this group and a convenient bench to sit on while I drew. They are discussing Blue Poles by Jackson Pollock, a controversial purchase for $1,000,000 in the 70's (any child could do it -and many primary classes were set to work) but now generally accepted as Art.
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2 comments:
I really enjoy the variety of subject matter in your daily excursions. I think every major city has its 'Blue Poles' In London it's Carl Andre's 'Bricks'at the Tate.
Gosh I'd forgotten the bricks furore! I wonder what's the average time before the "unspeakable" becomes "archival" quality?!
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