Van Gogh Art on Paper at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Finally got to see the exhibit this Sunday. The museum exhibition of his art on paper is the first ever of this scale. Highly, highly recommended. Even if you have to fly here. The halls where really crowded. Luckily I usually tower over everyone.
When I first saw Van Gogh's work it didn't really appeal to me. But then again I was very young. One of my artist friends, a lover of his work and who was taught under the granddaughter of a man who was one of Van Gogh's students, began teaching me about his work. We went to see several exhibits over a few years. Over time as I learned about his art I began understanding it.
Now I am practically addicted to the works. As soon as we left I felt a need to go back and look again. Just an insatiable thirst for viewing and taking it all in.
November 2005 Archives
Anyone who knows me knows that I spend only half of my life in NY. I'm just grateful that we only have one earth to cruise. For now atleast!
But it looks as if I'll be spending a lot more time in L.A. Luckily getting used to the environment here is quite pleasant. Everyone's an artist- or so it seems- and free expression reigns unlike back in the dominantly uptight, conservative society that is Manhattan.
Well, the election wars are finally over. too bad I was in California so I couldn't vote. But just as I expected Bloomberg won. I [heart] Bloomberg. California has it's own problems. They're so much more aggressive here with their campaigns.
We've been so busy lately with social and [non-art] business endeavors. But when you're in a resort area everything is so relaxed. Everyone roams free and happy. Last night we saw Barbara Streisand in a Santa Monica restaurant- she looked gorgeous as usual. I think I met more celebs this time in L.A. than any other times here combined. Maybe it's just due to our activities. There's nothing like meeting with other unique & inspired people to get your creative juices flowing.
