Monthly Archives: November 2011

Art or Play?

Over the years, art has taken many shapes. Every couple of decades or centuries, someone comes out and changes the art style of the time. Carsten Holler has become the game changer of our time. A lot of people in … Continue reading

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“Real Art” vs. Digital Reproductions

When people go to museums, there is a certain feeling that goes through them when they experience the art in front of them. You can only really get that true feeling when the “real art” is in front of you. … Continue reading

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Not just seeing but experiencing the art

Honestly i like where he wants to take this. in art we usually take emotions from past experiences and put them on paper (or sculpt) then the viewers try to interpret it. Höller gives us the opportunity to appreciate his work … Continue reading

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Discussion Topic: Art, Science, or Amusement Park?

Happy Thanksgiving!  This post is designed as a make-up for those who need to blog more.  This week you will explore the work of another contemporary artist Carsten Höller, whose exhibition, “Carsten Höller: Experience,” recently opened at the New Museum … Continue reading

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Modern Day Art

Today modern art has really grown over time. Modern can be expressed in way that people can ever imagine. Its either in a picture form, sculpture form, or even in a musical/acting form. It is amazing how Rashaad Newsome is … Continue reading

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Discussion Topic: Bling!

Rashaad Newsome’s work is quite interesting as he blends modern art and hip hop with Heraldry. Although it is something new and creative, personally it does not appeal to me. I could see where he coming from using hearldry combined with todays … Continue reading

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The Blast of Culture

Rashaad Newsome has a very distinct way of putting his works of art together.  Although I never see much art, I thought Mr. Newsomes work was very intersting. To the naked eye one would challenge the Rasshaads work but after … Continue reading

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Impossible Exhibitions, The Caravaggio Show

I would definitely go to a museum to see digital reproduction of famous works of art. It would be a lot cheaper than traveling to different places to see the real thing. I think its a good way to observe all of the great … Continue reading

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Historical Hip-Hop

I can see how his art can be called historical in that he is creating an armorial representation using cultural symbols. I feel that although some of his work looks really good and well done, a lot of his work … Continue reading

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Discussion Topic: Impossible Exhibitions, The Caravaggio Show

In Italy, there is a trend to launch ‘Impossible Exhibitions” for renowned artists, such as Raphael, Leonard, and Caravaggio.  In these exhibitions, all the works of art produced by one artist are assembled together in a museum setting.  Unfortunately, it … Continue reading

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