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| From September 2009 |
It has been a number of years since I visited MOMA. Something like seven to be exact. So there was much to see. We began in the landscapes and furnishings section. I was pleased to see a Thonet rocker on display, and a very mod Braun toaster. Additionally there were many interesting renderings of landscapes:
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| From September 2009 |
The main exhibit was 'Project 90: Song Dong'. The artist's mother who lived through the Cultural Revolution of the 60's and 70's was a hoarder. I am told that residents of socialist societies- or for that matter any one who has known scarcity- is likely to be a hoarder. Our contemporary, supply chain managed, just-in-time, minimalist lifestyle would not be possible. Song's exhibit featured much of what his mum collected, and had stored in the little house whose frame you see depicted in the exhibit.
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| From September 2009 |
Yes, mummy had all that stuff in that house and managed to reside there as well. What to take from this? I think it's how we relate to our belongings, and what our 'stuff' means or comprises. For many of us, our stuff is an emotional construct. As depicted here 'stuff' is protection and sustenance. Am I getting too graduate semmianr-ey here?
MOMA has a good number of thought provoking pieces. One of my favs is this woman with a baguette on her head:
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| From September 2009 |
I enjoy looking at that piece, but really don't know how to 'critique'. Is that a simile for one of Marie Antionette's more elaborate bouffants?
All told MOMA was an enjoyable experience shared with a good friend. We enjoyed cocktails after, which made for a muchly enjoyable day.
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| From September 2009 |
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